Christophe RaynaudThe nose · 127 fragrances · also made L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Mugler · Sold as unisex
Blow It Up
The crisp moment of taking a deep breath before diving into an important meeting, where the air is infused with freshness and a hint of earthy confidence.
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Blow It UpPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessZara Fig · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares black currant and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
NotesAs listed
The story behind the bottle.
Blow It Up by Mugler, launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Christophe Raynaud, is a composition that oscillates between the bright vibrancy of its fruity top notes and the grounding warmth of its woody base. The opening burst of citrus and green accords evokes a fresh, invigorating start, while soft spicy elements and earthy undertones add depth and complexity as the scent evolves on skin.
This fragrance projects best when applied in layers — start with one spray to capture the initial fruity burst and add another after 30 minutes for the woody base to take hold. It's perfect for daytime wear as it transitions smoothly from morning crispness to evening warmth.
Fig. 01 — Blow It Up, Mugler
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Designer Mugler
More from the house · founded 1971 · France
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The originalBlow It UpMugler · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2016Zara FigShares Black currant and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.38 (95)45%Match
Zara · 2008VetiverAll 1 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.02 (43)
With Mugler A Men Gold Edition
Adds warm spicy, coffee and patchouli; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 17%, disliked or hated by 12%.