The Merchant of Venice 2016 EDP

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Venetian Blue

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The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Venetian Blue opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. The Merchant of Venice's Venetian Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a fresh, versatile blue scent that everyone seems to like, even if nobody can quite agree what it smells like. Don't go in expecting an Aventus dupe, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by its elegant, natural quality.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Calm
  • Elegant
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Venetian Blue 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 Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate performance make it ideal for office and casual wear. While elegant enough for a date or some formal events, its projection isn't overbearing, ensuring it's never out of place.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Venetian Blue opens with a bright, crisp burst of green apple and zesty lemon, sweetened by bergamot. This energetic start quickly settles into a heart of fresh, peppery birch, softened by earthy patchouli. The drydown reveals a sophisticated base of oakmoss, a hint of clean musk, and the salty, oceanic whisper of ambergris, creating a refined and invigorating aroma.

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