Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6: released in 2020, citrus, white floral and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 scent match we found is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 79% match.
The two closest scent matches — the best Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 79% | about $45* | 2h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara A Day Fragrance | 78% | about $40 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Delivers a classic, refreshing splash of citrus and aromatic greens reminiscent of the lighter facets found in This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6, opens on Orange too, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 6,867 community ratings.
Presents an accessible daily-wear freshness reminiscent of the bright yuzu and floral blend in This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 128 community ratings.
Zara A Day Fragrance, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate).
Zara A Day Fragrance, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Original Eau de Cologne saves you about $5 a year against Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 2 last a full 8 hours. Zara A Day Fragrance comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Histoires de Parfums This is not a Blue Bottle 1.6 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-08.