So Blue

I have been searching for a scent that's been in my mind for a while. A rose scent that isnt sweet or candied or gothic. Aquatic but no peony. Something more unisex and citrusy. A fruity floral that cant be found on any designer rack. Enter Mancera So Blue. This is the ultimate unisex aquatic rose scent. So Blue opens with fresh watery rose petals and citrus. I smell bergamot and orange. The opening is very fresh and leans feminine like a clean shampoo. As it dries down, you start to get that bit of an edge from patchouli. The feminine lean tips back towards unisex. It gets a little more salty like there's a touch of ocean water nearby. The heart is full of water, roses, and enough patchouli to keep it unisex and unsweetened yet it never turns sour. Moving my wrists sends a little waft of rosewater and bergamot into the air. Sticking my nose close to the skin gives me touches of violet and sandalwood. Everything is clean and bright without getting too scratchy or harsh to the nose. Longevity is good. 10 hrs later, I can still smell it on my arm when I hold my nose to it. The scent projects for several hours before sitting close to the body through the dry down. Overall, this is exactly what I was looking for. It can be hard to find a rose that isn't "FLORAL," i.e. mixed with peony, jasmine, geranium, etc etc. This is a perfectly balanced aquatic rose suitable for men and women, great for hot weather, workplace friendly.

This is by far my favorite perfume in my collection, it’s sweet and fruity without being too feminine but also has that slight citrus smell at times as well as the occasion whiff of a river along a garden. I don’t get so much of an ocean scent from this, however, I would say it’s great in tropical and warmer climates. It was my first bottle after probably around a hundred samples and after having it for a year it’s aged very nicely. Theres a slight soapy aspect to it in the opening now but fades quickly into a soft background scent to the main characteristics mentioned. After about one year the smell has just gotten better and now I get around one to two compliments from both women and men on the days I wear it. The longevity is incredible, I put it on at 6 and I can still smell it on me when I go to practice at 3. One thing I love about this that I haven’t found in a lot of other fragrances is the scent gets stronger when you sweat, so it smells perfectly present during practice and is still prominent at 6 when we finish. Sillage is very good starting off at around five feet for the first few hours then going down to around 3 or 4 which is perfect for the classroom. I use around 6 sprays for this performance and I love the atomizer. Would def recommend to my friends if I didn’t want to gatekeep my signature. Smell-9/10 Longevity-10/10 Sillage-10/10 Very Unisex Overall-11/10

didnt like it at first....it felt like too designer like, and familiar.its very simple and aromatic summer oceanic and rose based scent, but third time it was a charm....i think i like it for the simplicity in summers.boy it lasts a lot...bottle is gorgeous...both genders can wear it...but it feels like upscale designer release,has some citrus and fruits up top....not for very mature noses...they will dismiss it in a second...but it will be a crowd pleasure for sure.cant believe there is no review on this lil gem yet...should i buy it and review it?i think so ;) longevity&projection:8 smell:8.5 versatility: 7 (summer/casual) compliments: 8 overall: 8/10 mancera is my most favorite house at this point... cant get better value than their fragrances, but always try before you buy, some of them may not work for you, acquired taste :)

Love the freshly start, definitely smell beach in this one. Very elegant subtile and soft scent, for everyday use. Office friendly not offensive at all! Unisex. To me a good niche worthy perfume. I do smell a bit Jardin Exclusif in this, which I like more. Not sure which note it is, definitely less salty and less sharp than JE. Try before buy! @coolephelps said aoud lemon mint is better, well that’s a totally different scent. Cannot even compare them, they’re so different. If you have no idea how they’re smelling, I would say ignore the comment. So blue is unisex, fresh, for warmer seasons and light to wear, while aoud lemon mint is heavy masculine scent more for the colder seasons. Which is better depends on your preferences. As a woman I like So Blue a lot more. It reminds me of the beach 8/10

So Blue never goes unnoticed. From the very first seconds, it radiates a vibrant, luminous energy, blending fruity and floral notes over a clean musky base. The combination of rose and violet gives it a true signature: an elegant, slightly powdery touch that remains thoroughly modern and balanced. What struck me most was its immediate effect. Just minutes after testing it on my hand, I received several spontaneous compliments at the gym proof that it draws attention effortlessly without ever trying too hard. It strikes a brilliant contrast between freshness and depth, offering fantastic longevity for a summer scent. A captivating, well-tailored fragrance that easily earns praise.

A precious fragrance. Starts fresh with citrus notes, later paired with sweet fruits that last just a moment. After that it settles into a comforting and safe blend of musk, sandalwood and a very light vanilla. It isn't a new fragrance and yet I find it irresistible for some reason. At its core the notes are a perfect match for a masculine perfume while other notes like the sweet fruits and citrus give a spin to the whole composition. I sincerely don't smell any marine note. I get a lot of compliments ( usually when I don't abuse it), so Im glad this is not the typical popular "clubbing" fragrance.

This is my 10th Mancera fragrence. Got a 60ml bottle for €40, which was worth a shot even if it was going to be terrible. Hadnt sampled previously but the reviews were good. I was very pleasantly suprised. A beautiful rose and fruity opening definitely leaning a bit feminine for the first few moments but it settles down to more rose, musk and a hint of blue aquatic. A very interesting composition. Bright, Airy, Light with good performance. Solid summer fragrence. I would recommend but rumours are it is now discontinued

Nostalgic, this reminds me of something, but I do not know exactly what, it makes me feel good and is very versatile! The marine notes and fruity notes prevail, but the rose is pronounced! In the drydown it is interesting, the violet emerges by putting some "dusty" impression on the perfume. However it is well balanced, and in my opinion it is ideal for summer! I like it, and I can not wait to get the sun to give all its glory! :) Sillage: 7.5/10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Scent: 8./10 Overall: 8./10.

This is 30% Black Line, 30% Wild Fruits, 30% Pink Prestigium, and 10% Cedrat Boise (the oakmoss). Another way of describing it is that it smells like a fancy hotel shampoo. If you have a lot of fragrances and consider yourself a snob, then skip this. If you're just looking for a clean scent that's extremely inoffensive, this is it. Good longevity but moderate projection. 100% unisex, day time, spring and summer fragrance.

I enjoy this scent very much. So blue reminds me of the blue lagoon. If you know the movie, and if the movie had a scent, this would be it. It’s a scent that you can wear with 30+ degrees Celsius (hot weather). It’s not strong or very longlasting, but creates a nice smell that people around you will enjoy. 100% unisex. Can’t wait to wear this on vacation. One of the best from my Mancera collection.

It smells unique, beautiful fragrance of summer and spring, this is very good, not as potent as the other Mancera, however this is very well mixed with fresh fruits with the sea breeze, leaves a sweet watery touch, there is no way this goes wrong , Could only have a higher performance. I value this: Smell: 8.5/10 Projection: 6.5/10 Longevity: 6/10

So, So Blue stayed over 20 hours on my arm 🤤💣 💥... With a floral opening, very floral, totally feminine and after 1 hour it started to develop and approach the 100% unisex zone. Great development of the waves, which also brought fruit to the salad🌊😍😂

Great citrusy, floral aquatic scent. It is unisex, but leans a tad bit feminine. I would rock it no matter what, the scent is very pleasant. It's a winner in my book.

Beautiful fruity aquatic with beastly performance. One of my favorite Manceras. If you want to experience the listed base notes , you will have to wait 12+ hours

Sample before you buy if you aren't familiar with floral/rose fragrances for men. So Blue can definitely be pulled off by most men. However, a large majority of men will need to be able to "tolerate" the intense floral opening, and be able to wait 2-3+ hours until the fragrance starts to reach its full dry down. Before you'll start to enjoy the beauty of So Blue. The wafts that you'll smell in the air are beautiful, sexy, and elegant. If the dry down were muskier, creamier or woodier. So Blue would be a real floral stunner for many more men. If you like Paco Rabanne's 1 Million Cologne....you will likely enjoy So Blue, which smells like a niche version of 1 Million Cologne. Overall: 8/10

This isn’t a “blue” dna scent but there’s something blue about it. Think of a beautiful still lagoon lined with florals and fruits trees. To my nose, I’d describe this fragrance filled with florals, mixed with some fresh fruits with a hint of sweetness. The florals are then balanced out by the sea notes (very fresh watery notes, not the salty kind). Very later on when this starts to really dry down, the amber, musk and vanilla come town. You will get compliments, ladies love this scent. Longevity: 8-10 hrs Scent: 9/10 Unisex: 10/10 🇯🇲

It may be discontinued.. A quick check shows it's not available on Ebay and some of the regular discount sites ATM. After wearing my decant over the last month or so I agree with most other reviews. Soapy fresh clean and fruity. Perfectly unisex as the rose is present but blends well with the citrus notes so it's not super feminine.Not beast mode quite but does lasts a long time and projection is solid. It's been out 11 years so it would not be a shocker if Pierre pulled the plug on this one.

When I first smelled this I was confused by the simplicity, It smells literally like a blue hair gel or mousse. I let it sit and slept with it. Woke up 8 hours later and it was still very present and pleasant. This to me is just a great frag with such smooth texture never clawing. Smells like you just stepped out of a hair saloon. I have over 100 frags and a decent blue section. As simple as this is its a no great scent.

This definitely leans on the female side of unisex but it’s so pleasant smelling that anyone can rock. Doesn’t change a lot and all I get it roseeee with some aquatic notes. Stays on for a long time like 10plus hours but doesn’t project much. Quality on manceras are always better than designers so that’s a plus considering the designerish feel to this

So blue is light yet smells like clean men body wash. It is unisex and can be over sprayed. It stays close to the skin but during the day I am able to detect a silent scent that passes by as I walk or when the wind is gusty. Happy to say that even though this leans more unisex it does not have that strong clean smell that most men’s perfume have.