Traditional
Hugh ParsonsEau de Parfum1998
Side by side
Traditional vs. Dark Blue
Is Traditional better than Dark Blue?
Traditional wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cardamom
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitruswarm spicy
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 Traditional and Dark Blue?
| Traditional | Dark Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurizio Cerizza | Alain Astori |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Traditional and Dark Blue smell?
Traditional
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Green
Powdery
Dark Blue
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Traditional and Dark Blue share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemonCurrant BudsGreen Notes
CardamomGingerGrapefruitLime
Heart
Juniper BerriesBlack PepperCardamomAngelica
GeraniumCypressSage
Base
AmbergrisCedarSandalwood
PatchouliSuedeTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Traditional or Dark Blue?
| Traditional | Dark Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Traditional and Dark Blue?
Get citrus-bright precision and woody depth that lasts all day. Traditional wears like a Savile Row suit, clean, exact, never overreaching. The right people always notice.Traditional
This is the fragrance for when you want to smell like you have your life in order. Not trying too hard. Just there. The kind that doesn't announce itself, it lingers.Dark Blue
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