Nitro Blue

#815 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This is not the run-of-the-mill citrus freshie I expect with every "blue." To my nose this is an EDP version of a Paco Rabanne EDT, "Black XS", a scent I experienced at the Macy's fragrance counter but didn't buy, first because Macy's prices are obscene, but mostly because it was only available in EDT concentration. (Note on the "reminds me of" entries: This has none of the vanillic quality of PDMs "Pegasus." No idea how anyone thinks they smell that here. There is definitely some commonality with Azzaro "Wanted by Night" as well as as PR "Black XS"). This is mildly sweet, not to excess, but does combine a woody-herbaceous character with invoking the candy and chocolates aisle at the grocery. But it's not a gourmand, and doesn't come off like a scent for school boys, though I would expect it to be of more interest to younger men for casual warm weather wear, not suit-and-tie business or cold weather wear. Nothing old school going on with this scent, which I would characterize as absolutely inoffensive and "playful." I am enjoying it, both for it's scent and for solid performance, and am looking forward to the arrival of the rest of the line I have on order. It's car pool, elevator and workplace safe because even if you bathe in this stuff it's not off-putting. I call it a safe blind buy, mostly something you just wear for fun.

After wearing it for a year, I am very glad I chose this fragrance over its brethren. NGL, it's been sitting at the end of my perfume drawer because I have other things to test. This fragrance is obviously inspired by Pegasus and the almondy-menthol-soapy-powdery-leathery vibe that it pulls off. It's not cloyingly sweet, but it is sweet. I wear it in the heat, and it does great because of that soapy/menthol feel. If you've ever worn a PDM you know there is something simulating menthol, but it is actually a fresh apple note that has a cooling effect on the nose when you oversniff it. Now, Pegasus is not soapy, and it does have higher quality, so don't expect the same performance as they do not behave the same, but I would say this is a fresher, heat-friendly interpretation. By the way, the White Nitro, is this same vibe with honey, vanilla, and suede. It's also really good. Not really a gourmand but rather, a very perfume-y toasted, sweet-but-fresh almond. I'm 67% into this bottle. Would I buy it again? Unless I get Pegasus for a reasonable price, yes. I will miss it when it's gone. Pegasus does not last as long, either (or at least my sample doesn't).

A Sweet and Cozy Surprise I recently got my hands on Nitro Blue Dumont, and I'm pleasantly surprised. While I expected it to be a citrus blue, I found myself captivated by a warm, nutty aroma that emerged on my skin. It's almost as if there's a hidden almond note that only reveals itself when it interacts with my body chemistry. The longevity is decent, lasting around 3-6 hours. While it doesn't project very far, it's perfect for intimate settings. I can also detect subtle hints of lemon, praline, and a touch of woodiness, adding complexity to the overall scent. I absolutely love Nitro Blue, but I do wish it were a bit stronger and had a longer-lasting projection. However, considering the price, it's an absolute steal. If you're looking for a cozy, comforting fragrance that won't break the bank, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

This fragrance smells so good. I may be on an island here, but I don't get much of Pegasus here. There are similarities, like the sweetness. The almond has been swapped out for praline, which I love. This is more masculine than Pegasus. It's a woody fragrance, but the praline shines. I get the tolu balsam and cardamom as well. It's got great longevity. It's not as beastly as Nitro Red, but it's a good projector. The nitro DNA is all throughout. I'm glad to have a bottle. I feel like I got great value for what I paid.

I think Pegasus is the most underrated scent from PDM and it’s one that I absolutely love. However, I haven’t owned my own bottle yet due to the price. I’ll be getting one at some point, but this is so eerily similar that it will do a fine job of holding me over. Honestly blown away by this in terms of similarity despite seemingly having no almond note. It’s still sweet and nutty with that vanilla foundation. Great stuff. My bottle did come with the worst atomizer I’ve ever used, though.