Inspired by Blue - 299
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Zesty grapefruit & spicy ginger blend into smoky incense & cedarwood. Timeless woody freshness, modern masculine sophistication.
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Timeless Freshness, Woody Depth – Grapefruit, Ginger, Cedarwood.

Embrace a signature of modern sophistication with No. 299, our interpretation inspired by the iconic character of Blue.

This fragrance captures the essence of confident masculinity, balancing invigorating citrus freshness with aromatic spice and profoundly elegant woods. It's the scent of freedom, designed for the man who carves his own path.

The experience opens with an energetic burst of zesty Grapefruit and bright Lemon, invigorated by cool Mint and a spark of Pink Pepper. This vibrant introduction smoothly transitions into a captivating heart where warm, spicy Ginger and aromatic Nutmeg create intriguing depth. As the fragrance evolves, it reveals a powerful and refined base where smoky Incense blends seamlessly with rich Amber, noble Cedar, creamy Sandalwood, and earthy Patchouli, leaving a lasting impression of woody sophistication.

Expertly crafted in the UK, No. 299 is a versatile statement scent, perfect for any occasion, day or night.

Notes similar to that found in Blue® — A sophisticated woody aromatic fragrance that contrasts invigorating citrus freshness with a warm, spicy heart and a deep, elegant woody-amber base. The essence of timeless masculinity and modern refinement.

🍊 Grapefruit/Citrus · ✨ Ginger/Spice · 🪵 Cedar/Woodsmoke
Scent Profile: Aromatic & Green
Full Note Breakdown:
  • Top notes: Grapefruit · Lemon · Mint · Pink Pepper
  • Middle notes: Ginger · Nutmeg · Jasmine
  • Base notes: Incense · Amber · Cedar · Sandalwood · Patchouli · Amberwood

✨ Accessible Luxury Scents: Experience the captivating designer-inspired fragrances you adore, crafted with premium ingredients, at a fraction of the high-end cost. Smell expensive, spend wisely.

⏱️ Impressive Performance, UK Crafted: We use high concentrations of quality fragrance oils in our Eau de Parfum, ensuring impressive longevity and sillage. Expertly blended right here in the UK for reliable quality.

⭐ Trusted by Thousands: Don't just take our word for it! Join our community of happy fragrance lovers – check out thousands of genuine customer reviews raving about our quality and accuracy.

🌱 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Feel good about smelling great. All our fragrances are proudly 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, always.

✅ Your Risk-Free Guarantee: Try your chosen scent with absolute confidence. If you don't completely love it within 30 days, simply return it for a full, no-quibble refund.

We deliver to the UK, Ireland as well as most of Europe and the USA. We offer a range of shipping options to get your fragrances delivered right to your door, quickly and safely.

UK Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via EVRI 48 hour tracked service for £2.45.
  • Express Delivery: Delivered within 1-2 business days via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service for £4.65.

Ireland Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 2-3 business days via An Post tracked service from €2.99.

EU Delivery

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 3-7 business days via DPD tracked service from £5.99*

USA Delivery

  • Standard Shipping: Delivered within 3-7 business days via FedEx tracked service for $10.99.
  • Express Shipping: Delivered within 3-5 business days via FedEx tracked service for $13.00.

Tracking Your Order:

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive a tracking number via email. You can track your package by using the order number on our tracking page.

Please note:

  • We cannot currently deliver to Alaska or PO Boxes.
  • In the event of adverse weather, deliveries may be affected and we cannot guarantee all delivery times.

For more information on Shipping & Delivery, you can check our Help Centre.

* Please see checkout for country-specific pricing.

We want you to love your new scent. If it's not quite right, you can return it for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery - no awkward questions.

A few things to keep in mind

  • We know you need to try a fragrance to know if it's right for you, so a few test sprays are absolutely fine. We just ask that the bottle hasn't been heavily used and is returned in its original packaging within the 30-day window.
  • For Home Reed Diffusers and Car Diffusers, please pop the closure cap back on before returning - we need it to be included for the return to be processed.

Ready to start a return or just have a question? Get in touch via our contact page and we'll get it sorted for you.

Please be aware that products mentioned throughout our site are a mere guide and in no circumstance should be mistaken for the actual high street, designer or Niche brand. Names and copyrights, used or unused, are properties of their respective manufacturers and/or designers. These are simply inspirations, and are not 'identical' to any other fragrance or original.The Essence Vault are not to be confused with originals and we have no affiliation with the manufacturers of these unnamed designer brands. All 'Trademarks', used or unused, are property of their respective owners. We are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorised, or sponsored by any trademark holder referenced or unreferenced herein. The use of any product name is for identification and reference purposes only, and does not imply any association with the trademark holder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expertly blended in the UK. Unbeatable longevity. No designer markups.

Very close - close enough that Metro said: "We seriously couldn't tell the difference between this and the real deal."

We build each fragrance around the same scent profile as the original: the same opening notes, the same dry down, the same character.

We're not affiliated with the designer brands we reference, but we list our inspirations clearly on every product so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.

Every fragrance in our range is a true Eau De Parfum, formulated with high-quality fragrance oils. If you want stronger projection or longer wear, our Intense range uses an even higher oil concentration — you'll notice the difference in the first hour on skin.

Most of our fragrances last 8–12 hours, though this varies depending on your skin type, how you apply it, and the environment.

Dry skin tends to absorb fragrance faster - if that's you, applying to pulse points right after a shower (when pores are open) makes a noticeable difference. Our Intense range is formulated for stronger projection and longer wear if longevity is your priority.

Designer prices cover a lot more than what's inside the bottle - celebrity campaigns, luxury retail margins, and packaging that costs more to produce than the fragrance itself.

We skip all of that. Every pound goes into the formula: high-quality fragrance oils, UK manufacturing, and getting the scent right. That's why a 100ml bottle costs £24.99 instead of £120 or more.

Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all orders.

We know buying fragrance online carries some risk - you can't smell it before it arrives. So give it a few wears, see how it settles on your skin, and if it's not right for you, return the bottle for a full refund. No awkward questions.

Yes, absolutely!

One of the more frustrating things about expensive fragrance is rationing it - saving the bottle for occasions that feel worthy of the price. At £4.99 a bottle, that calculation disappears. Wear what you like, when you like, without thinking twice about it.

Yes. Every product we make is 100% vegan - no animal-derived ingredients - and cruelty-free at every stage of production.

Presence. Our core range is an Eau de Parfum blended at 20-25% fragrance oil, which gives most people 6 to 8 hours of wear. The Intense Collection is built to last longer, project further and carry deeper base notes, with 8 hours or more typical on skin.

Intense starts at £7.95 against £4.99 for the core range, so it comes down to how much the extra wear and presence matter to you.

Intense versions are available for most of our popular scents. Look for the black Intense label on the product page.

That's more common than you'd think. Two options depending on how you want to approach it.

Our Scent Finder Quiz asks about your occasions and the kinds of scents you already like, then recommends profiles that suit you — good if you want a quick steer.

If you'd rather try before you commit, our Discovery Set is the better route: 20 x 5ml samples for £44.99 (down from £100), available in For Him, For Her, or Unisex. Once you've found your favourites, you get an exclusive 20% discount code to put towards a 3x100ml bundle - bringing it down to £35.99 - that's £12 per 100ml bottle!

UK orders arrive in 2–3 business days with standard delivery, or 1–2 business days with express via Royal Mail. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched.

We also ship to Ireland, the EU, and the US — delivery times and costs vary by country and are shown at checkout.

The Essence Vault Guarantee

At The Essence Vault, we believe in fragrances that make you feel amazing. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee—so you can shop with confidence.

If you're not completely in love with your scent, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no stress—just a promise that you'll find a fragrance you truly adore.

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These perfumes smell just like the real thing

“Trust me when I say these perfumes smell just like the real thing. They also last a very long time - one spray in the morning, and I can still smell it at bedtime! I 100% recommend them!”

Kimran S.

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Had so many compliments and they last so long!

“Absolutely in love with all the perfumes I purchased! I had to go back for more. I originally ordered the 3 x 100ml bundle and then got six more. So, so happy!”

Clare B.

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I’m a customer for life, thank you so much, 100% satisfied

“I’m absolutely delighted with my fragrance, it smells beautiful, I’ve had so many comments when I wear it. Very efficient delivery, great packaging and amazing value.”

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 454 reviews.

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Ive had this in the past prefered the old formula because I thought it was actually better smelling than the original. This one is alot closer to the original which I guess is what you want but for me not as good smelling as the older scent.

Ryan T. 4/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Smells great not too strong or weak brilliant scent and with a fantastic fast delivery

Jamie D. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Alles top. I like it!

Jose Maria F. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Jimi J. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

This is my 5th one, I just love it

Enrico F. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Never go out without perfume on... as you can see I do love your fragrances 🫶❤️🫶

Alison H. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

By far my favourite aroma just love it

James B. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Excellent performance. Thanks a lot 🙂 i will never stop shopping from you!

Kaloyan A. 5/5

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Great !

Allan B. 5/5

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Lost words 💯💯

Fahad Hassan Y. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Absolutely great aftershave/parfum...I will never go back to my old aftershaves again Essence Vault is the way forward and lasts all day and u can still smell it the next day.. if nobody has tried any of these yet please try Essence Vault and u will definitely be converted and never look back, 10/10 keep up the good work Essence Vault👌

Wayne Kevin B. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

I got the 299 and wow does this smell really good. It lasts for a very long time and I've had women walk past and comment what nice aroma . So I just said go to the Essence Vault. They do woman's perfume aswell. Will definitely being trying some others to add to my collection. Thankyou 👍

Alan C. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

The light, citrus smells last for the whole day even it's quite busy in my work. My workmates really noticed that Im using a new scent which they really love.

Allan James H. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Was very happy when i discovered this site it saves me a lot of money from buying a designers perfume. The 299 and 200 are ghe real deal

Homer E. 5/5

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Great perfume, the smell is spot on. Recommended to everyone!

Tim D. 5/5

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Another great product from the essence vault. Smells amazing . Lasts all day long practically. Always fast delivery. Great as a gift for someone, and fantastic value especially with all the promotions. Keep up the great service.

John M. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Fantastic fragrence this is go for it 299 fab.

Kirk B. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Luv it. Will buy bigger mls next time

Baldev S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

I so loved it! Perfect scent and nice TEV service. Thanks!

John Arlo S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

Great no complaints

Jo W. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Inspired by Blue - 299

It’s exactly like the real thing just a lot cheaper!! Excellent product

Iwan W. 5/5 Verified

I bought it as a gift to my son-in-law. He was very pleased, and thought it had a refreshing smell. My Grandson (34) thought it was great.

Brian K. 5/5 Verified

Purchased for my daughter’s partner, he absolutely loves it, smells very clean and fresh, is long lasting too. Speedy delivery, well packaged, delighted with purchase

Katrina C. 5/5 Verified

Absolutely love your products. This is my 3rd order. And im constantly getting compliments on my perfume. So thank u. Im so grateful to have affordable perfume

Niamh D. 5/5 Verified

Had one bottle and it was so good we ordered 3 on the special offer! Great price and great quality items thanks!

Kerry T. 5/5 Verified

At first the scent is quite subtle, but as it settles on the skin, it gradually becomes more pleasant and beautiful its stay long with you. best deal. Thanks

Dinesh K. 4/5 Verified

You can't tell from the real McCoy. Very fresh smell great for work not over powering. Thank you E.V

Dan E. 5/5 Verified

Using Evri for delivery is always going to be a mistake, the first bottle disappeared for a week before being found in Evri's words "in an unrepairable condition". The replacement was very quickly despatched, once Evri reported the first smashed, it arrived next day by Royal mail. Comparing it to original Bleu, it smells very different when applying, sweeter and stronger than the original; once on for a minute or two, neither me nor wife could tell the difference. We can't pretend to be Perfume conconnoisseurs, but to our noses, side by side with the original, it was pretty much identical.

Ian L. 4/5 Verified

Smells lovely, bought it for my dad & he loves it & as does my brother, lasts ages too

Abbie R. 5/5 Verified

Quick delivery and it smells lovely. Very long lasting too! Will definitely buy more

Suzanne B. 5/5 Verified

Ich finde es ist ein sehr gutes Zwillingsparfüm. Es hält zwar nicht einen ganzen Tag an wie das Original, aber ich würde es immer weiterempfehlen. Es gibt Originalparfüme die den früheren Duft verloren haben. Dies ist eine super Möglichkeit für weniger Geld ein nahezu identisches Parfüm zu erhalten. Klare Empfehlung.

Matthias Z. 5/5 Verified

The smell is excellent and very close to the original. However longevity not so much hence the 4 stars

Stephen A. 4/5

Amazing scent, 299 is my goto eveytime and always get compliments. Long lasting and fresh.... I'll be back again!! 💪💪

Matthew F. 5/5 Verified

Heerlijke geur. En snel bezorgd

Nancy T. 5/5 Verified

Soiphiticated fragrance lasts well and admired by many who enquire about what fragrance it is

Daniel M. 5/5 Verified

Amazing fragrance. Doesn’t quite last as long as I expected but still fantastic

Stephen A. 4/5 Verified

Smells lovely and lasts ages.

Kathryn J. 5/5 Verified

This was a replacement as the first one I had was leaking and had to return it , they were brilliant no problems just sent me a new bottle thankyou 👍🏼👏

Mrs J. 5/5 Verified

My husband loved the fragrance. Stays on you all day!

Olga D. 5/5 Verified

I really like this perfume. Fresh and long lasting. Close to the original. Will definitely buy again. Great work done.

Faraz S. 5/5 Verified