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David Beckham The Essence vs Yves Saint Laurent L Homme Cologne Bleue

David Beckham The Essence and Yves Saint Laurent L Homme Cologne Bleue compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

The EssenceDavid Beckham20123.9★
85% alikevs
L Homme Cologne BleueYves Saint Laurent20183.7★

The difference in plain words

The Essence and L Homme Cologne Bleue are very similar; both have Grapefruit, Lavender and Apple. The Essence leans more ozonic, while L Homme Cologne Bleue leans marine.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● The Essence ● L Homme Cologne Bleue
CitrusAromaticFresh SpicyFruityWarm SpicyWoodyLavenderOzonic
Both share: Grapefruit · Lavender · Apple · Cardamom · Patchouli
Only in The Essence: Violet Leaf · Pineapple · Kashmir Wood · Tonka Bean
Only in L Homme Cologne Bleue: Sea Notes · Mandarin Orange · Blood Orange · Black Pepper · Geranium · Thyme · Sandalwood · Cedar

Community votes

The Essence ← · → L Homme Cologne Bleue
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Metrics

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Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Price value≈ even
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Night-ness≈ even
17
15
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
The Essence profile →L Homme Cologne Bleue profile →