Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

This Is Not A Blue Bottle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Histoires de Parfums (2015) dominated by Aldehydic accords. Bois Impérial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Essential Parfums (2020) leaning on Woody accords. They share 1 accord: Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This Is Not A Blue Bottle scores 3.79/5 vs Bois Impérial at 4.17/5. On r/fragrance, This Is Not A Blue Bottle sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Bois Impérial is 0.0/10 (mixed). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do This Is Not A Blue Bottle and Bois Impérial smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. This Is Not A Blue Bottle: Unable to provide analysis. Bois Impérial: No community opinions about Bois Impérial by Essential Parfums were found in the provided Reddit posts.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits This Is Not A Blue Bottle vs Bois Impérial?

Accepted Answer

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

This Is Not A Blue Bottle vs Bois Impérial

Comparison Summary

Unique to This Is Not A Blue Bottle (7)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — This Is Not A Blue Bottle

Community Sentiment Pulse — Bois Impérial

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	This Is Not A Blue Bottle	Bois Impérial
Brand	Histoires de Parfums	Essential Parfums
Year	2015	2020
Rating	3.79	4.17
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	0