Alexandria Fragrances California Blues vs Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Aventus.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues — dupe of Creed AventusMarks & Spencer Cool Vetiver — dupe of Creed Aventus

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances California BluesMarks & Spencer Cool Vetiver
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review5.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/105.5/10
Projection7.5/105.0/10
Scent accuracy8.2/104.5/10
Value for money7.8/108.0/10
Price£39£10
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byCreed AventusCreed Aventus

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Marine Notes
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Neroli

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Green Notes

Heart Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Geranium
  • Pepper

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

5 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances California Blues (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Marks & Spencer Cool Vetiver (£10)

See the full California Blues breakdown

See the full Cool Vetiver breakdown

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