Question 1

What's the difference between Italy and This Is Not A Blue Bottle?

Accepted Answer

Italy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Optico Profumo (2016) dominated by Citrus accords. This Is Not A Blue Bottle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Histoires de Parfums (2015) leaning on Aldehydic accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Italy or This Is Not A Blue Bottle?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Italy scores 4.28/5 vs This Is Not A Blue Bottle at 3.79/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Italy and This Is Not A Blue Bottle smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky, Orange, Musk. This Is Not A Blue Bottle: Unable to provide analysis.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Italy or This Is Not A Blue Bottle?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Italy vs This Is Not A Blue Bottle?

Accepted Answer

Italy scores highest for summer wear; This Is Not A Blue Bottle scores highest for spring wear. Italy leans daytime, This Is Not A Blue Bottle leans daytime.

Italy vs This Is Not A Blue Bottle

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Italy (10)

Unique to This Is Not A Blue Bottle (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — This Is Not A Blue Bottle

Attribute	Italy	This Is Not A Blue Bottle
Brand	Optico Profumo	Histoires de Parfums
Year	2016	2015
Rating	4.28	3.79
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	7