Light Blue Eau de Toilette

One of my go-to summer saviors. Despite being a very old and well-known fragrance, I still enjoy wearing it. The EDT version feels softer and smoother combined with the juicy, energetic character of apple, the scent becomes slightly sweeter. It evokes the feeling of sipping a refreshing apple-lemon drink at a seaside restaurant in Italy, surrounded by lemon trees on a hot summer day. It’s as if the energy and joy of summer have been bottled. I use it only on very hot summer days; at other times, it feels a bit too surface-level and simple to me. Being an EDT, both longevity and projection are quite weak. However, in oppressive heat I don’t enjoy wearing intense fragrances anyway, so on days when I don’t want to take risks, it’s an extremely comfortable choice. For experienced noses who prefer deep, layered compositions, it may come across as weak and ordinary. Still, it’s a very safe and reassuring scent. For those who want something easy to reach for in their wardrobe for everyday wear, it works perfectly well. The price may be slightly high for the performance, though.

A more grown-up, refined, and sophisticated take on the OG. Whereas the OG opened with a rather sharp freshness and settled into a musky base, this new version feels much smoother from the start. The opening is more restrained and balanced, while the dry-down leans sweeter and more floral, giving it a more elegant character overall. Unfortunately, I haven’t noticed any improvement in projection or longevity compared to the original. Performance remains pretty poor in my experience. That aside, this is a genuinely beautiful reinterpretation and one that pleasantly surprised me, especially considering the rather underwhelming flankers released in recent years. If you’re thinking about restocking the OG or miss the Intense version, I’d recommend giving this one a try. It feels like a blend of the two or as others have described it: somewhere in between. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of the Intense version, it is, in my opinion, a clear step up from the original EDT.

Ignorance is bliss, I suppose, because I’ve never sampled the original Light Blue and lots of commenters are saying it’s better. To me, this is a gorgeous summer frag. After a short-lived citrus blast, the green apple comes through really strongly. I’d even say the apple note dominates, and then it dries down into this musky, refreshing, slightly sharp base. I don’t get anything in the way of rose; in fact, to my nose, it’s very light on the florals. A quite soapy vibe overall as well. It’s absolutely perfect for the office because it doesn’t scream at anyone, though I wish it lasted a bit longer. And it’s very much unisex IMO. Keep an open mind and give it a try!

The top notes are very fresh and citrusy which I'm a big fan of. It smells very clean and cool, like cold water with a generous lemon squeeze. As it dries down it is definitely lighter and a little more floral with a slight hint of musk. Overall I really like it. The only thing is it's not very strong, so I might have to reapply every few hours if I want it to last. The Price isn't too high, you can get a full sized bottle for $40-$60, and even the large bottle (6.7oz) for a reasonable price. I might buy a full size bottle soon if I feel like a splurge.

I ended up with the new formulation by accident when I was trying to buy the old one from a discount retailer and they sent me this one. The citrus in opening is a lot sweeter than the old formula which annoyed me because I liked the tart sharper citrus of the old formula. Luckily the drydown is pretty much the same but with the musk and cedar dialed up. It also lasts longer which is nice. I might still pick up an old bottle if I can find it discounted at Marshall's or somewhere.