BOIS BLEU

Bois Bleu is generally a mass-appealing cologne with a familiar scent profile. Despite having different notes, it translates into a slightly earthier, slightly bluer version of YSL l'Homme and is somewhat similar to Michael Malul Ocean Noir. Bois Bleu also performs better than YSL because it is a parfum concentree, where YSL is an EDT. Bois Bleu is something of a traditional ocean-musk scent profile. Despite its name ("bois" being French for "wood"), I don't know that I'd call it a "woody" fragrance. The very opening is ever-so-slightly off-putting, with something in it that has a sort of plasticky smell. That plastic note doesn't last very long, though, and quickly dissolves into the lavender accord. Overall, an alluring, calming and yet respect-demanding scent. It is inoffensive and versatile, though it seems more fitting when wearing a suit than jeans and a tshirt. Better for work than for casual. It is also potentially signature scent worthy. If Bois Bleu is truly a unique fragrance and not a clone of another, then you're unlikely to smell like anyone else around you because this cologne is not easy to find. It is mass-appealing but not mass-marketed. I only found it on one obscure website online, and I can't even remember how I first learned about Bois Bleu (I suspect I was going down a wormhole on Fragrantica). On a technical note, the atomizer on the bottle is fantastic. It sprays a very fine mist with a wide spread, so it applies evenly and fully on each spray. Recommended.

Guys believe me it's a gem This is very fresh DNA. Like polo blue or polo Gold or aqua di Gio but not the same