BLV Eau de Parfum II
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Side by side
BLV Eau de Parfum II vs. Arethusa
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II better than Arethusa?
Arethusa wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between BLV Eau de Parfum II and Arethusa?
| BLV Eau de Parfum II | Arethusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Arethusa smell?
BLV Eau de Parfum II
Powdery
Soft Spicy
Violet
Anis
Floral
Amber
Woody
Iris
Arethusa
Woody
Fruity
Sweet
Aromatic
Marine
Citrus
Salty
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Arethusa share?
Top
Star AniseLicoriceMandarin OrangeViolet
FigPlumSageGingerPink GrapefruitSandalwood
Heart
JasmineCedarwoodVetiverIrisLily of the ValleyPatchouli
PomegranateHeatherSaffronJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
BenzoinAmbergrisLabdanum
SaltAquatic NotesVetiverSandWhite Nerium OleanderLeatherLabdanumPatchouliBroomLiquidambar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineVioletIrisLily of the Valley
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
Green Notes
Vetiver
FigVetiver
Spicy Notes
Star Anise
SaffronGinger
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Arethusa work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Arethusa?
| BLV Eau de Parfum II | Arethusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about BLV Eau de Parfum II and Arethusa?
The violet-l licorice pairing isn't common. Some find it medicinal at first spray; others can't stop sniffing their wrist. Give it twenty minutes. By the time the drydown arrives.BLV Eau de Parfum II
Arethusa earns its marine classification with a salt-and-sand base that stays put for hours. The fragrance opens with fruit brightness before settling into its true character.Arethusa
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