Novellista 2020 EDP

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Blue Fortune

by Christian Vermorel

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Novellista Blue Fortune is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Christian Vermorel. Blue Fortune opens with Lime, Juniper, and Calamus, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Elemi. Novellista's Blue Fortune carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a real mixed bag. Some call it an artificial mess, others a versatile year-rounder. Blue Fortune is either a lovely fresh green scent or a harsh, confused concoction. Sample it first, because this is not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Confident
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Blue Fortune Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and versatile nature makes it suitable for casual wear and might even pass in an office setting. However, the strong green opening and potential for clashing with formal attire reduce its suitability for more formal occasions or intimate dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Blue Fortune opens with a zesty, almost bracing burst of lime and juniper, immediately green and sharp. As it settles, a floral heart emerges, with soft rose and jasmine weaving through. The base grounds the fragrance with an earthy patchouli and warm cedar, rounded out by the subtle, balsamic sweetness of elemi. It’s a woody, aromatic journey with fresh citrus undertones.

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Where to buy

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