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#4 gin/tonic vs L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 3,634 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • #4 gin/tonic

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

#4 gin/tonic1/7
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme6/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Community sentiment
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Longevity
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Value for money
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme
Versatility
#4 gin/tonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
#4 gin/tonicDilís Parfum
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeIssey Miyake
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 57%Had 4%Want 39%
4.20/ 5 · 3,609 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
4%Love
72%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

48%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

3,609 votes

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity35
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

SillageL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value72
Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody83%
citrus65%
marine48%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
citrus48%
earthy30%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Juniper BerriesAquatic notes
Heart30 to 60 minutes
LimeGin
Base1 to 2 hours
OakmossAmber
Top
RosemaryLimeMandarin OrangeOrangewoodLemongrass
Heart
CypressJuniper BerriesGingerLavenderPink PepperStar AniseMay RoseNasturtium
Base
Atlas CedarPatchouliOakmossSandalwoodAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lime, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for #4 gin/tonic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring91
Summer100
Fall36
Winter45
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter45
Day–
Night–
Category winner#4 gin/tonicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex76
Women16
Men91
Unisex8
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,988

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#4 gin/tonic by Dilís Parfum is a crisp, refreshing fragrance that captures the thirst-quenching bite of a chilled drink. Built around brisk juniper berries and breezy aquatic notes at the start, it immediately sets a cooling tone. A tart squeeze of lime and a spirited splash of gin define the middle, delivering an ar…

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L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of crushed rosemary, tart lime, and cut lemongrass. The bright citrus top quickly gives way to a dense, damp heart dominated by cypress, juniper berries, and pungent ginger. As the initial herbal bite settles, the scent deepens into a wet coniferous forest accord…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #4 gin/tonic or L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. #4 gin/tonic is rated 3.68/5 from 25 votes; L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme is rated 4.20/5 from 3,609 votes. Choose #4 gin/tonic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #4 gin/tonic or L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme lasts longest (L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme 71/100, #4 gin/tonic 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #4 gin/tonic or L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme projects furthest (L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme 63/100, #4 gin/tonic 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #4 gin/tonic and L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lime, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is #4 gin/tonic or L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, #4 gin/tonic is the stronger pick. For winter, #4 gin/tonic is the stronger pick. #4 gin/tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #4 gin/tonic and L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme?

#4 gin/tonic has top notes of Juniper Berries and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Lime and Gin, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme has top notes of Rosemary, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Orangewood, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Atlas Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

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