Question 1

What's the difference between This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 and Ani?

Accepted Answer

This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Histoires de Parfums (2024) dominated by Tropical accords. Ani is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nishane (2019) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 2 accords: Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 or Ani?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 scores 3.66/5 vs Ani at 4.26/5. Ani's standout strength: High quality vanilla and spice composition with excellent projection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 and Ani smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 2 accords, including Powdery, Vanilla, Pink Pepper, Rose, Musk. Ani: Nishane Ani is a polarizing fragrance that rewards patience and nose training, with many discovering its appeal only after repeated wears.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 or Ani?

Accepted Answer

Ani: High quality vanilla and spice composition with excellent projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 vs Ani?

Accepted Answer

This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 scores highest for summer wear; Ani scores highest for winter wear. This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 leans daytime, Ani leans evening.

This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 vs Ani

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7 (6)

Unique to Ani (9)

Shared Accords (2)

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Attribute	This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7	Ani
Brand	Histoires de Parfums	Nishane
Year	2024	2019
Rating	3.66	4.26
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	14