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    Blue Sage vs. Potion Blue Cadet

    Very similar
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blue Sage vs. Potion Blue Cadet
    Blue SagePotion Blue Cadet
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20202013
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blue Sage

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    Conifer
    Green
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Potion Blue Cadet

    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Sweet
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitLimeMintLemon
    Pink Grapefruit ZestBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    SageBalsam FirGeraniumNutmeg
    Canadian Hemlock NeedleBalsam Fir
    Base
    VetiverAmberPatchouli
    White CedarTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blue Sage vs. Potion Blue Cadet
    Blue SagePotion Blue Cadet
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sage walks two lines: aromatic and grounding. Here it's neither gentle nor performative, it's the kind of freshness that earns attention without asking for it.Blue Sage
    Potion Blue Cadet opens with a clean citrus burst that feels immediate and bright. Beneath that initial freshness, the hemlock and fir notes provide substance.Potion Blue Cadet