Oxford Bleu Femme

English Laundry has now provided me with two very lovely, very economical scents...Notting Hill and Oxford Bleu. Notting Hill was on clearance for some ridiculously low price at a Ross Dress for Less store, maybe $6 for a 3.4 oz bottle. I dont normally buy without smelling first or conferring with Fragrantica first. However, this was many years ago before I discovered Fragrantica and even though it was clearanced to sell, Ross had it in one of their "Don't you even think about shoplifting this $6 bottle of cheap perfume!" lock box, so no sniffing the nozzle. I've taken a few chances like this and so far 4 out of 5 have turned out well. The 5th one ended up in my gift closet although I dont know anyone I despise enough to gift it too, ha! English Laundry Notting Hill was a complete win, an 11 on a scale of one to ten. When I read that Oxford Bleu reminded others of BBW's Gingham, I was intrigued. Gingham is a fave. So I bought this for slightly less then BBW's Eau de Parfum strength Gingham on eBay at $35 to $45 a bottle, with this Oxford Bleu, same size, being $28, a reasonable price. Just got it in the mail. They do smell similar. Will update later on Longevity and Silliage. Now I'm interested in the two remaining frags in this line. Think I'll start with sample sprays just to be on the safe side.

Oxford Bleu Femme is absolutely stunning. I first found out about this scent as I got a sample in my Ipsy bag and bought a full bottle right away. The pineapple note really stands out on my skin, mixed with the amber and musk makes this creamy and vibrant. I am someone that generally prefers niche scents but this scent is one of my faves. My mom recently fell in love with it too. It's a very different scent on her. She doesn't get as much pineapple but instead gets the warm vanilla and sandalwood. This scent will always be in my collection. The longevity could be better but it's not awful.

you know how people taste cilantro differently based on their tastebuds? Some think it tastes like soap. I’m fairly certain I’m one of those people, yet I find myself enjoying the taste anyways. That’s exactly how I feel about this fragrance. It absolutely reeks of sunscreen and I adore it. Nothing is more summer-y. I also find myself thinking it leans a tad more gender neutral than the reviews suggest. I remember smelling this inside a tjmaxx once before I left, leaving, and then coming back not 10 minutes later because I knew it had to be mine.

This is such a nostalgic scent to me! I was surprised by all the notes listed by fragrantica, because to me, it reads as a very simplistic scent. To me, this smells “soapy,” like a fruity floral shampoo, with a warm base of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla :) The soapiness is also delicate, not sharp, and just slightly powdery. I would say it’s a light, fresh, clean, and inoffensive scent. I love wearing this when I want to smell good but not particularly like perfume lol.

This smells really nice! It's one of my go-to work fragrances. Fresh, clean, sweet and fruity. Its hot all year long where I live. This does well in my hot climate. It's not too strong, never gets cloying and is non-offensive. I don't have to worry about choking out someone in the next cubicle over. It doesn't last more than 3-4 hours on me but I dont mind reapplying because it was a cheapie. I got a full size bottle from TJ Maxx for $15.

Really powdery but in a really pretty way rather than old. Fruity and floral. On another review site I described it as a white sundress and broad brimmed straw hat fragrance. Picnic in the park, high tea in a botanical garden fragrance. Very pretty, very feminine. Not 40+ mature but more mature than is likely to appeal to early 20s. Very spring/summer, sunshiney. Not my personality but I still absolutely love it.

This perfume is SO light, clean, and fresh and has grown to be one of my favorite fragrances of all time. When I first sprayed it on, I got a lot of the fruity notes but upon dry-down, the vanilla and caramel began to come through. I'm typically not a fan of sweet or floral fragrances, but this is most definitely something I can get behind. The longevity is moderate and lasted about 6-7 hours on my skin.

Stunning, light, gentle, sweet. If you find something like Burberry Her too cloyingly sweet, this is a much gentler sweetness. There’s tons of fruits in the notes and I don’t smell any particular one. This doesn’t smell fruity or floral to me. It just smells “pretty.” I think it’d be appropriate for an office or a day date.

This is a near perfect match of Gucci’s Flora Gorgeous Gardenia EDP! It lasts much longer though. Sweet and fruity, not juvenile, and perfect for warmer months.

I don't have too much to add, but I'm surprised to find that I really like this. I think I'm really connecting to the powdery violet and vanilla vibe.

So gentle I like to sleep in it. I dont smell any of the fruit, just vanilla and soft flowers. Stunning.

A very nice inexpensive perfume. Great for those carefree days. Light and fruity.

You spent all day by the ocean and got drowned out by a rolling storm; now, you've waddled up to the beach house, showering to get the sand/shells/seagunk out of your hair. You slather yourself with the only soap available, a cheap body wash called "Island Breeze" in a fat plastic bottle. The rest of the day is spent reading on the screened-in porch, soothing your sunburn with oatmeal and aloe, popping blueberries into your mouth. Despite the stinging, there's a peace here, one you cannot access in any other conditions. This is a scent for casual maximalists — those who admire a clean scent but also like the electric buzz of an upcoming mystery note. Bad shampoo, white housedresses, running out into the rain to feel how hot it is. A razzle of aquamarine jewelry dangling from the neck. Abalone banisters. A former Breck Girl who's retired to the Outer Banks, painting watercolor portraits of other people's dogs, the back rooms all done up for her grandchildren. Love it or hate it, it is what it is. There's a stunning normalcy about the whole thing, really, and you can either reject it or acquiesce to it.

This scent is clean with a fresh, linen, or shampoo-like aroma, with a twist of noticeable fruity undertones that lean towards a luxurious shampoo fragrance. While the florals dominate the fruity notes, they blend harmoniously together. Though I detect hints of fruitiness and citrus, pinpointing the exact fruits is challenging. Overall, it's a light and versatile fragrance suitable for daily wear, whether it's around the house, running errands, or casual occasions. While it's not particularly sexy or suited for evening wear, its pleasant and uplifting nature offers a comforting vibe. The linen and fruity freshness evoke thoughts of spring and summer, but I'm curious to see how it fares as the weather cools during autumn. I was surprised when my teen daughter ended up liking it very much and requested her own bottle. Despite her preference for fresh and unisex scents, including some colognes, this fragrance complements her well. Update my daughter is older now and this is still one of her regularly used fragrances.

This is nice. It reminds me of a toned down less sophisticated creamier lotion vibes version of Lolita Lempicka. Its what I wish that had smelled like although the quality is not there which at the price I paid I’m not mad about. Not a dupe by any means but the same vibe with the anise note dialed way back. Anise isn’t a listed note but the pineapple and other notes are coming off very synthetic and to my nose it translates as soft anise spice. I like it even though it’s very synthetic smelling. It reminds me of a creamy fruity spicy lotion. It is very sweet and lasts long but doesn’t project heavily at all. It’s something I wouldn’t overspray to help it project though because the sweetness could become sickly or cloying for me at least.

The white flowers overpower the fruit and citrus in my opinion. Too floral for my tastes but I will try it again later to see if it grows on me. If you have an ipsy subscription they frequently have all 4 rollerballs and travel sprays for $5-15 in case you want to try them. The Notting Hill, Oxford Bleu Femme, the No 7, and the English Laundry Signature for her (which they renamed to English Laundry Pour Femme apparently). For $15 I was able to get travel sprays and/or rollerballs of all four and honestly that's worth more than the actual ipsy bag I got 😂 And luckily I really like the Notting Hill, this one is okay, but I haven't tried the other two yet.

Starts off as a lovely, smooth, fresh, clean, citrus, it doesn’t read as cleaning products at all to me as citrus so often does. It makes me think of a light, fresh, airy version of Devotion/Victoria, it has the same lemon meringue pie sort of thing, but in a less gourmand way, if that makes sense. As for all the florals listed, I don’t really pick up on them I think they just add to the fresh, slightly aquatic feel. It dries down to a light, sweet marshmallow scent, specifically if you have ever made homemade marshmallows or white chocolate fudge.

I love the clean smell, but it fades so quickly for me. I think ScreaminBeeman's review perfectly describes the feeling of this fragrance--Fresh and clean, like wrapping up in a fluffy robe after a long shower. It's great for wearing to the office or for those days when I can't quite decide what I want. I'm surprised to see the reviews saying that this has a long longevity; it was completely faded within half an hour when I sprayed it on my clothes and skin.

For having so many listed notes I have to say that this scent is pretty simple smelling. Very straight forward and pleasant nonetheless. I suppose it is supposed to smell like laundry so makes sense that it is pretty simple. Likeable, good general appeal. Not particularly interesting for a sweet fruity scent.

Fresh and clean, like wrapping up in a fluffy robe after a long shower. Good for a daily wear or when you want to feel a bit more put together. bright opening and dries down into a powdery amber. I would also suggest this as a bedtime fragrance to settle in snug as a bug at night.

I brought this one not long ago. This smells so fresh like fresh warm laundry that is hand washed in a British castle laundry room while getting wifts of the flower garden and fresh fruit trees through the window during autumn when it's about to rain. I love this scent so much

This is such an easy to wear perfume. It's sweet and fruity without being overbearing or childish. My only complaint is the scent doesn't last. Thank goodness the gift set came with a travel spray and lotion because I need to use all 3 to keep the fragrance going all day.

I bought a full size for my sister because she loved the sample I had so much. A beautiful clean melon with a hint of pineapple, and all the sweet and freshness of just-sliced fruit. It is very light and almost whimsical. It makes me feel like twirling.

This smells nice. It opens very fruity but dries down to a nice soft gently floral woody vanilla. It sits closer to the skin so it doesn't project very far. It lasts about 4-5 hours hours on me but is pretty faint by the 4th hour.

Very sweet pineapple. Sprayed on the card it smelled a bit like juicy fruit gum and made my mouth water, on the skin it becomes less special for me. I don't find it especially powdery. It's nice, but not a standout for me

It's fresh and powdery, with a fruity tropical twist. I could imagine it as a White Linen flanker. It's enjoyable but not particularly interesting. Would work well as a car/room freshener.

Shes clean and aquatic and reminds me of fresh sheets on a rainy day. There’s a hidden power to this scent, and my sister adores it. For when you want to feel clean.

This is delicious and fruity. Performance is not great but it's really cheap at discount stores. Great for a light summer scent.

Sweet and fresh. I love it so much

One of my daughters received this in a fragrance gift set for Christmas this last year. She and her elder sister became completely obsessed with it, it's literally all they wear. I think its ok, I don't get the fruit, to me its entirely fresh with a nice musk base that reminds me of that classic "rich lady smell". the best way to describe it is, fresh laundry and clean air over a soap / detergent scent, it is all enhanced by the musky /vanilla base. I think it is a young smell, even with its classic "rich lady" base and find it completely age appropriate for my 15 and 20 year old. The younger of the two gets a lot of compliments on it in school as it really stands out in a sea of bath and body works.

Why, oh why do I have three large bottles of this stuff? Probably because I snapped them up at TJ Maxx and elsewhere for a bargain price...early in my fragrance adventure...before I learned that fruity fragrances don't do it for me. I'm trying to consciously wear it more often to get it out of my stash. It's pleasant enough, but for a (very) mature woman, just a little silly. I think I'll try to sell the wrapped bottle. The rest I'll use for bathroom fragrance, perhaps.

Got this in hopes that it might be similar to Pure White Linen by Estée Lauder, it was... not realy. It did smell “clean” but with a touch of that strange powdery vanilla note. Still, very pleasant, in a crisp white shirt kind of way but not in a "synthetic air freshener" way. Despite it being Eau de Parfum i did not think it lasted long, you have to really spray it on. I also did not notice any of the fruits that others describe.

I’d have to agree with previous reviewers it smells very similar to Bath and Body Works perfumes. It is a little more well rounded with the base notes being more sophisticated. It’s an ok fragrance. No one will hate it, I just don’t love it. I’m not much for sweet fruity florals anymore.

Light and fruity, but has an undertone that makes it lean today unisex on my skin. Not the wise but also not a fav. You can find a body spray or fragrance like it anywhere.

Smells great, but lasts less than 15 minutes on me, even if I spray my clothes. Disappointed.

this is good. not great, not amazing, just good. it smells fine, longevity is fine, sillage is fine. there is nothing i would call remarkable or exceptional here. my sense of smell is not refined enough to pick out individual notes, but i do agree with the other reviewers who say this smells like shampoo. to my nose, though, it smells a LOT like B&BW Gingham (but cleaner, lighter, and less floral). i think this is a good everyday fragrance for a young person; it's very inoffensive and easy to just put on and run out the door with. i blind bought this during a Macy's sale and i am happy to say i am not disappointed!

Smells exactly like my shampoo (Ichikami Smoothing), which is fine, because I don't mind the smell of that shampoo. But Oxford Bleu has this kind of horrible, artificial quality to it. It also has some of the *worst* longevity of any perfume I've ever tried. It fades almost immediately! As for notes: the fruitiness and white florally-ness is there, but not a single note of this perfume is distinct. You'd be better off trying something else.

This is about as interesting to wear as Gatorade is to drink. It's like someone took a whole bunch of leftover teen girl fragrances, diluted the mix, and bottled it. This would be suitable for a pre-teen girl with no particular style. It smells like ironing a pillowcase that was washed with fabric softener. In a universe of wonderful, evocative, memorable, delicious perfumes, why would anybody bother to make this, let alone wear it?

this perfume would be perfect but for the Lily-of-the-Valley. I've come to the realization that this is a note to avoid at all cost for me. even in the slightest way it overpowers everything and gives me headache. sad.

On my skin, this turns into pure Play‐Doh. The fruity top disappears fast, and the vanilla‐musk base collapses into a doughy, plasticky smell instead of something soft or feminine.

I thought I liked this the first time I tried it, so I got a travel spray add-on from Ipsy. It smells like shampoo. If that’s your thing, this is the one. But for me, nope.

I spray this on my bed but it smells cheap prolly cuz i got it for 16 bucks at marshalls

I'm not usually a fan of freshies, but this one is really growing on me! It's summery and fresh. It reminds me of taking a shower after being outside all day on a hot day. Also makes me feel like I'm in a Lana Del Rey video! The fruitiness is quite synthetic and soapy, but the sweet base notes give it depth. Overall, I love that it somehow smells like something you've smelled before, but can't quite pin down. Edit: This CANNOT be removed from my skin. I took a long bath, exfoliated with soap, scrubbed it with a towel...still going strong hours later. It is pleasant with a mild sillage so I'm not mad, but wow!

I agree it’s somewhat of a lighter scent, but not what I would call not there. I’ve had it on for three hours and still picking up pineapple, freshness. For a couple hours, I don’t think blueberry is in the mix, but it definitely projects something like that.. maybe just fruits.. definitely pineapple..

Honeydew and vanilla ice cream. yummy, fun and youthful. reminds me of my beloved high school perfume Vivamore by Selena Gomez. if you miss that, get this. much cheaper and same vibe.