This Is Not A Blue Bottle

What does this smell like... instantly it is bright and clean, with a warm solar aura, but it is distinctly masculine without having to rely on heavy, romance-novel bravado to get its point across. To me it smells like the freshly Lysol-ed stone countertop of a well-lit kitchen in some beautiful beach town summer cottage. It's a cool, salty breeze coming to lick the back of your neck, a beach-read fantasy of seductively unbuttoned white linen shirts and sun-warmed skin. This fragrance smells like what you want Fabio to smell like: expensive, subdued, clean, sophisticated. The wear is fascinating for me. I feel it is important to note I'm using a dauber sample before I begin to attempt to describe it. If I raise my wrist, for example, to my nose and smell it I can hardly notice it. This fragrance, directly sitting upon the skin, has the intensity of newly-purchased clothes. When I don't strain myself to catch it I find it coming to me deliciously in wafts, upon a gesture, following myself by a couple minutes. It is keeping company around me, an unseen lover, rather than on me. Flirtatious but distant. It's rapturous. I am obsessed with the personality of this fragrance, but I feel almost childish in comparison—it's taking me out to dinner at a restaurant it knows I could never, ever afford.

Niche version of versace dylan blue... smells "Exactly" like something Alberto Morillas would create. Which is a good thing because he's the best perfumer out there. Ambroxan bomb, but smells very masculine and sexy. First thing my sister said when she smelled this was "smells expensive". And the first thing I thought when I smelled it was a more niche dylan blue, more smoother around the edges and sweeter though. Alberto morillas style fragrance just done more sweeter than Alberto does it Edit - now this smells like pineapple opening with vanilla, similar family as nishane hacivat and electimuss imperium Update - I think i've become too sensitive to the honey in this, so I prefer small wiffs of this in the air smells so good in the air and this is definitely a fragrance to spray lightly smells better the less you apply New Update - discovered that I was still wearing this fragrance incorrectly, 1 or 2 sprays max with this stuff and keep it away from your own nose. This is a silage fragrance it's made to grab attention in the air when people smell it but not something you want to smell on yourself for very long. Really lovely if you smell it on other people when walking past them

Sillage: Mild Longevity: Good for a light fragrance 8+ hrs Originality: Very Unique. Avant garde even. (A+) Craftsmanship: Well made. High quality. (A+) Scent (Subjective): This is unique, can’t easily compare this to other perfumes. It is pleasantly sharp and just a bit bitter. It is bright, vaguely citrus with a very clean musky vibe. I get a synthetic whif sometimes when I wear it but not in a bad way, I kind of like it actually. It’s somewhat sexual for some reason, the musk maybe. (A) Season: Warm spring days. It’s fresh but the musk might be too much on a hot day. Drydown: Not complex. It just ‘milds’ down nicely from a fairly bright opening. Value: Moderately priced niche. I paid $125 for the small bottle. Gender: Unisex leans slightly masculine. Universality: May not be for everyone. I happen to like it a lot. Learning Curve: I liked it the first time I tried it. My nose is fickle with it. Some days I’m more drawn to than others. Needs to be worn in just the right weather, I go with my gut. Emotional Response: I really enjoy this. My wife really likes it on me. She raves about it in fact.

This Is Not A Blue Bottle by Histoires de Parfums is a beautifully unexpected surprise. As someone who enjoys fresh and modern compositions like Hacivat, this fragrance felt familiar at first but with a twist I couldn’t quite let go of. From the start, the aldehydes sparkle against the brightness of orange, giving it a clean and energetic burst that grabs attention. It carries the same confidence and elegance as Hacivat but replaces the pineapple with a sharper citrus edge and a more abstract artistic vibe. While honey is listed as a note, I barely detect it, which actually works in its favor by keeping the scent fresh rather than sweet. It is one of those you smell amazing kind of scents. I have received compliments every time I wear it, and its uniqueness always sparks curiosity. A true hidden gem for lovers of modern aldehydic and citrusy profiles with a refined character.

This is a true hidden gem...vibrant, energetic, and perfect for hot weather. The opening is bright and juicy, with a sparkling citrus kick wrapped in a warm, sunny blend of orange blossom and aldehydes that feels both fresh and slightly abstract. It’s clean, uplifting, and just a bit playful like bottled sunlight. What makes it stand out for me in the heat is how it stays light and airy, yet still has presence. It doesn’t get cloying or heavy in high temperatures, but it lasts surprisingly well. Projection is moderate, just enough to leave a fresh, artistic impression without overwhelming. It’s one of those rare scents that feels unique yet easy to wear, perfect for summer days or simply lifting your mood. I absolutely love how it performs in the sun: bright, modern, and full of character. Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Klein Blue tones and a hint of Darren Hayes’ “Insatiable” give this the feel of first moments—think a first kiss or the warm embrace of a hidden crush. Histoires de Parfums This Is Not a Blue Bottle 1.1 opens with crisp aldehydes and bitter orange, moves into a metallic-tinged geranium eased by a touch of honey, then dries to a clean amber, musk, and patchouli base that reads modern and abstract rather than plush. The structure is unconventional yet coherent, balancing a bright, almost fizzy top with a warmer, softly ambery finish. If you enjoy aldehydic citrus with a honeyed core and a tidy musky-amber drydown, this is a wearable, distinctive take worth sampling.

This is interesting perfumery. It opens with a ton of aldehydes and sweet honey. The honey dies off in about 15 minutes and ozone presents itself. Ozone along with the aldehydes give it the headspace of the inside of a factory/ manufacturing facility. You can smell the wide open air, plastics, and metal robotics whirring away. When you hit the base you get musk and amber. This combination smells faintly camphoric. After that a clean smelling amber presents itself. This is artistic perfumery but not blind buy safe to the average Joe/Jane. I love aldehydes and headspace fragrances and I also really love this one. Abstract Art. Scent 9/10 Performance 8.5/10

Very happy with how many compliments this fragrance gets me once I started wearing it properly. 1 spray each wrist and then 1 spray on each side of the neck and trust me that's enough, this is beast mode super strong stuff that projects like crazy. When someone hug you or your arm move past them they get wafts from your wrist or neck and that's how this fragrance works best. If you soak yourself in this stuff it will just be too strong and nobody will like it. And i'm a notorious over sprayer with other fragrances, but this is the only fragrance apart from megamare that i'm genuinely scared to overspray because of how strong it is

Well now i feel stupid. Note to self: do not review based on first spray/first 10 minutes. Ok, so I was wrong. This is unisex. And I must admit, my first sniff was "wow, what a disappointment." Well, I was wrong. This is thoroughly enjoyable. What's really weird is - I received this, along with a bottle of Versace Dylan Pour Homme, and I see some similarities. Maybe it's the citrus top and aldehyic (sp?) notes mixing together - regardless - I hope Mr/Ms Non Blue Bottle will forgive me for jumping to conclusions. 6/10

I really enjoy this scent. I find it funny because the name kind of implies that it's not "blue", blue being "mass appealing and versatile", but I find it to be both. But even though I believe it to be versatile and inoffensive, I do find it to be unique. It has this bitterness to the scent, and like a chemicalness to the scent, that makes it stand out but I still thoroughly enjoy it. And the longevity and sillage is insane. I definitely think everyone should give this a try.

This is fantastic! Despite the name, this is definitely a blue fragrance. It feels like the perfumer took everything that's great about Dior Sauvage and amplified it 100×. To my nose, it's smoother, sexier, more refined, and far more interesting. I keep picking up what smells like sage, even though it's not listed in the notes. Whatever it is, it gives the fragrance a beautiful aromatic character. One of the best blue fragrances I've ever smelled. Highly recommended.

A brilliant fragrance in its "apparent" simplicity! Urban and powerful, with the strong metal aldehyde note with a beautiful feeling of freshness with orange in the background and honey! At first it may seem generic, but do not be fooled, because over time it develops by changing. It's not a simple scent but it's too complex.. it's to try, I really like it! thumb up :) Sillage: 9/10 Longevity: 10/10 Scent: 8./10 Overall: 8./10

The opening is like a nice cold breeze. It is an unusual summer scent. After 2 hours it became a skin scent barely detectable. I sprayed 4 big sprays on my wrist. Not worth the price with the weak performance imo. Edit: After a full wear, I can confirm this is a strong performer. Longevity 8-10 hours with decent presence through out the whole time. I highly recommend those who want a rather unusual summer soapy fragrance.

This parfume feels as interpretation of chat GPT to popular and mass appealing men's fragrances. So pleasant yet synthetic, citrusy but soft and sweet. Longlasting and marveless. Sillage is huge and diffusive. Composition is great but is it unique? For my perspective, no. This DNA is feel familiar, maybe a little bit avant-garde. Great for summer, spring and autumn. Occasion whatever you want, very universal scent.

Opening was a familiar scent that came off a little sweet but gourmandy, and remained an interesting fresh take on something. Only in reading other's thoughts I agree that it's a bit chamomile like, with a summer freshness and bit of honey and orange. Looking at the notes it's a freshly bent amber. It different and has character and don't sense any strange synthetic cleaner vibes others suggest.

Gosh I really like this! I tested this in Palm Springs on a hot day and it was perfect for the warm weather, so I purchased a bottle. I'm wearing it on a cold day here in Portland and it works just as well in this weather. It's a very interesting scent, one I definitely do not have anything similar to. To me, this is a very unique and niche scent. Glad it's in my collection!

I gave this a mid review 9 months ago but I'm back to say this ended up being one of my fav perfumes i sampled last year. its light! its enigmatic! its not like anything i've smelled before! i think of this largely this of this as my "chamomile" perfume bc thats what I get as a top note

This intriguing and fresh scent is reminiscent of an invigorating evergreen forest. Imagine crisp air and a touch of citrus, followed by a warm, inviting dry down that evokes sunshine dappling through the trees. This fragrance is perfect for a fresh and bold take on your spring scent.

Aldehydes.Musky honey. Dirty fresh. Sexual. Erotic even? Definitely a masculine-leaning scent. This is one of the few "niche" scents that I, as a young collegiate, feel comfortable wearing on the daily. Very long lasting, I can smell it on my clothes for days.

This is just so much SEX in this fragrance for me, that my hormones just scream: " F**k me!". Increadible, how much power it has! It starts with musk-clementine jummy citrus and changes with cedar-honey base. Incredible longevity for a hesperide, 8h+.