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This Is Not A Blue Bottle by Histoires de Parfums
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This Is Not A Blue Bottle

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3.781,463 votes · 121 reviewsUNISEX

This Is Not A Blue Bottle by Histoires de Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was launched in 2015. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was created by Gerald Ghislain and Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Aldehydes and Orange; middle notes are Honey and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Patchouli and Amber. It opens with Aldehydes, Orange. The heart moves into Honey, Geranium. In the dry-down, Musk, Patchouli give it its base. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as very unique and avant-garde scent; a modern designer profile that feels easy to like; high sillage and longevity. The trade-off is that it may feel polarizing; defies typical blue expectations; more synthetic in the opening than some buyers may want; a herbal bitterness that may read medicinal to some wearers depending on taste and setting. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, but still depends heavily on whether the greener, sweeter, or sharper nuances fit your preferences.

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5,077 VOTES
LONGEVITY
73
Long
757 votes
SILLAGE
63
Strong
846 votes
LOVE / HATE
70
Liked
1,463 votes
PRICE VALUE
46
Fair
548 votes
RR SCORE
81
Deep evidence
1,463 votes
Ratings1,463
Reviews121
OVERALL71Well regarded5,077 votes
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Reviewers mostly frame the performance in practical terms: whether it stays noticeable, feels easy to wear, and remains pleasant rather than overwhelming through a normal day.

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TOP
Aldehydes Orange
MIDDLE
Honey Geranium
BASE
Musk Patchouli Amber

This Is Not A Blue Bottle by Histoires de Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was launched in 2015. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was created by Gerald Ghislain and Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Aldehydes and Orange; middle notes are Honey and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Patchouli and Amber. It opens with Aldehydes, Orange. The heart moves into Honey, Geranium. In the dry-down, Musk, Patchouli give it its base. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as very unique and avant-garde scent; a modern designer profile that feels easy to like; high sillage and longevity. The trade-off is that it may feel polarizing; defies typical blue expectations; more synthetic in the opening than some buyers may want; a herbal bitterness that may read medicinal to some wearers depending on taste and setting. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, but still depends heavily on whether the greener, sweeter, or sharper nuances fit your preferences.

Main Accords

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Aldehydic
Musky
Citrus
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Honey
Sweet
Fresh
Powdery
Amber

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Neutral51
Negative19

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Easy to appreciate if the overall style matches your taste.

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Carries a modern designer feel that many users find approachable.

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Often discussed in practical, everyday-wear terms rather than as a difficult niche scent.

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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Can feel too sharp, sweet, or strong for some wearers.

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Not every user responds equally well to its more assertive facets.

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“How This Is Not A Blue Bottle comes across in real wear”

This Is Not A Blue Bottle by Histoires de Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was launched in 2015. This Is Not A Blue Bottle was created by Gerald Ghislain and Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Aldehydes and Orange; middle notes are Honey and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Patchouli and Amber. It opens with Aldehydes, Orange. The heart moves into Honey, Geranium. In the dry-down, Musk, Patchouli give it its base. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as very unique and avant-garde scent; a modern designer profile that feels easy to like; high sillage and longevity. The trade-off is that it may feel polarizing; defies typical blue expectations; more synthetic in the opening than some buyers may want; a herbal bitterness that may read medicinal to some wearers depending on taste and setting. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, but still depends heavily on whether the greener, sweeter, or sharper nuances fit your preferences.

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What do people usually like most about This Is Not A Blue Bottle?+

Most of the positive feedback points to it feeling very unique and avant-garde scent; a modern designer profile that feels easy to like; high sillage and longevity, which makes it appealing to people who want that style without much guesswork.

What are the most common complaints about This Is Not A Blue Bottle?+

The recurring criticism is that it can come across as polarizing; defies typical blue expectations; more synthetic in the opening than some buyers may want; a herbal bitterness that may read medicinal to some wearers, so it may not suit someone who wants a softer or drier profile.

Does This Is Not A Blue Bottle come across as crowd-pleasing?+

Overall feedback leans fairly easy to enjoy when the scent profile matches the wearer, especially for people who like modern designer fragrances with a clean but noticeable character.

What tends to put people off about This Is Not A Blue Bottle?+

The negative feedback usually comes from the scent feeling too sharp, too sweet, or more forceful than expected, so preference plays a big role here.

Is This Is Not A Blue Bottle considered versatile by reviewers?+

The broader feedback suggests it can work in many casual settings, but its style still matters more than the official note list. People who enjoy its direction usually find it easy to wear, while those who do not tend to notice the same rough edges quickly.

Does This Is Not A Blue Bottle feel synthetic to reviewers?+

Some users do interpret parts of the scent as more synthetic or modern than natural, especially when the sweeter or sharper facets stand out on skin.

Is This Is Not A Blue Bottle a safe blind buy according to user feedback?+

It looks safer for someone who already enjoys this general style of fragrance. If you are unsure about sweeter, greener, or more assertive designer scents, sampling first is still the better move.

What kind of wearer is This Is Not A Blue Bottle likely to suit?+

It tends to fit someone who wants a fragrance that feels easy to notice, easy to wear, and stylistically modern rather than understated or classic.

Does This Is Not A Blue Bottle seem more crowd-pleasing or more divisive?+

The overall pattern leans more crowd-pleasing than difficult, but it is not universally safe. The same qualities that make it appealing for some people are exactly what make it feel too much for others.

Are the criticisms about This Is Not A Blue Bottle minor or deal-breakers?+

That depends on your tolerance for sweetness, sharpness, and projection. If those are usually problem areas for you, the criticisms may matter more than they would for the average wearer.

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Overall#3,061
Top Rated#14,016
Most Reviewed#1,900
Best Longevity#4,394
Best Sillage#18,850
Price Value#43,544

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