El
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Side by side
El vs. Sang Bleu
El projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| El | Sang Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Jean-Christophe Hrault |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
El
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Earthy
Musky
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Sang Bleu
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Green
Rose
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bay LeafClary sageMoroccan rosemaryEgyptian geranium
BergamotLemonOrangeRosemaryTarragonArtemisiaGalbanumEucalyptus
Heart
CardamomCinnamon leafBuckwheat honeyOrange blossom water
GeraniumCloveJasmineRosePink PepperViolet
Base
Fougère notesCastoreumOakmossPatchouliVetiver
CedarPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| El | Sang Bleu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a safe blind buy. The castoreum and buckwheat honey combination skews bold and animalic, which some will love and others will find polarizing. Test it generously before committing.El
Sang Bleu does the fougère structure with real care, the green bitterness upfront from the mugwort, the warm close underneath from patchouli and cedar.Sang Bleu