Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

One of the most straightforward, pleasant, summery scents on the market. While light blue wasn't one of my first colognes, I came back around to it after sampling a plethora of "niche" scents - and it made me appreciate it far more. Despite being so simple, it has the perfect amount of this creamy citrus garden-esque glaze that keeps me sniffing myself throughout the day. I am a big non fan of shower gel fragrances (I really disliked Percival), yet light blue teeters away from that profile just enough somehow. I assume its the patchouli, but Light Blue smells like a sweet summer breeze more than it does a synthetic shower product. It's like a backyard garden on the coast. I can't speak for the past formula's since I only ever had samples, but they smell very similar as far as my nose is concerned. The longevity and sillage is top 4 in my collection, and second best from my freshies apart from my MFK.

It reminds me of a clean, crisp white linen shirt by the sea along the Great Ocean Road. The scent is incredibly clean and refreshing. I used D&G Light Blue Living Stromboli about 10 years ago, this has a similar vibe, but feels more mature and refined. It’s a very simple fragrance, and my wife absolutely loves it. On my skin, it lasts around 6 hours, and on clothes it can go up to 8 hours, sometimes even 12 hours if the weather cooperates (I’m from Malaysia, so it’s usually hot and humid here). The performance can be a bit unpredictable, but somehow it just works. Wearing it makes me feel clean, calm, and confident. I’m pretty sure you won’t offend anyone even if you overspray, so don’t be shy, spray generously to help it last longer. I really enjoy this salty marine DNA, so I’ll definitely keep repurchasing it or exploring more from the ADG lineup.

I can't compare it to the OG (I've only ever sampled this in store once of twice over the years) but what I can say is I don't remember enjoying the OG as much as this, but this could be a placebo effect. Surprisingly long lasting (sprayed it before bed and could smell it the next morning.) Not sure about projection yet but think it might sit very close to the skin. If my memory is correct I'd say this is more green and aromatic, and less aquatic than the original. It isn't too far off the Eau Intense but I unfortunately got the egg smell from that one. This has none of that. Very easy to like and I got 200ml for £55 which was a no brainer. Easy dumb reach for the summer and subtle enough for the office etc. I'd need to sample the OG again side by side to be sure.

My first impression upon trying this was "this is like acqua di gio, but better" imagine my shock when I see the same perfumer created both. Smells like fancy hotel lobby lemon water. Throw in some rosemary and patchouli and what more do you really need? This is a perfect daily scent for warm weather, its pretty inoffensive, really fresh, masculine and sexy yet reserved enough for daily office/school use. And women absolutely LOVE it which kind of surprises me, because I love it as well but women seem to have a crazy reaction to this scent. It doesn't last very long and sits fairly close to the skin - I picked up a 50ml for an absolute steal and I have a feeling it won't survive the summer.

Just bought this for like 59.99$ a local TJ Maxx. Honestly, the scent is gorgeous. It is already 80° F in Alabama, I am about to clear this bottle before Summer even hits. This baby is sooo easy to wear. I can shower in this stuff and not be bothered at all. It doesn't smell like the ocean, but it smells like the sea breeze. It smells like beach air. So refreshing. This is an Alberto Morillas composition, one of the Kings of Fresh fragrances. He is responsible for some of the most iconic freshies of Modern perfumery- Versace Pour Homme, Dylan Blue, D&G light blue, Aqua Di Gio, Ck One, etc., I think this is a must have considering it can be found discounted at Rack Room stores.