Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

In terms of presentation, the Bleu Noir Parfum is a departure from the Bleu Noir line in that unlike the dark-painted bottles of the EDT and EDP, the fragrance is visible through the grey-hued glass of its bottle and the excellent and close-fitting cap now has a matt finish. The Parfum also significantly differs in style to the previous offerings of the Bleu Noir line. It opens with distinctly sweet floral notes, reminding me somewhat of the original Narciso Rodriguez for Him. While I found this aspect disconcerting in the original I rather like the way it shows through in the Parfum since it does not distract from its objective as being a man’s fragrance. I would on further reflection perhaps suggest that it could also be regarded as a unisex scent. Mandarin oranges are present in the top notes but unlike Terre d'Hermes, is by no means as prominent. The lovely powdery character of Iris emerges and gives way to musk, the latter a distinctive trait of Narciso Rodriguez fragrances for men. I really enjoy the spicy, sweet, woody presence of Tonka Bean. I believe there are also Sandalwood and Atlas Cedar but I am not as experienced in differentiating these while there is a pleasant hint of leather. Longevity is easily the best amongst the entire range of Bleu Noir products, lasting 8 to 10 hours or so on my skin. Projection is moderate to good and the scent will over time remain closer to the skin. The Parfum initially seemed more of an evening/night-time fragrance but upon reflection is easily usable throughout the day and year, the exception being the high heat of summer. Wear it in the spring, autumn and winter and in the cooler nights of the summer season. If you love Iris-based sweet, powdery fragrances I am certain you will enjoy the Bleu Noir Parfum. Beautifully-crafted with all its constituent elements in wonderful harmony, it is the longest-lasting of all the Bleu Noir range and its most widely-appealing. My humble rating 9.7/10. Of the entire Bleu Noir range, I can confidently say ' This is the One '. It is the most balanced, has the greatest longevity and is one of my top five signature scents.

Have you ever wanted to smell like your middle name ACTAULLY IS smooth? Or have you ever wanted to smell like you actually know what the hell you're talking about? Or do you want both of these things but don't want to smell like a pompous asshole? Well my friends, if you answered yes to one or all of these questions: this frag is for you! A beautiful opening of fresh citrus and spicy cardamom with that classic Narciso Rodriguez musk backbone that dries down to smooth powdery iris with a lovely combo of sweet and creamy sandalwood, smooth suede, androgynous woods, and the aforementioned muskiness. While I would agree with a lot of the other reviews that there is a pretty clear connection that could be made with Valentino's "Uomo" or Dior's "Homme Intense", I feel like this is (at least in my opinion) the best out of the three. You get the mass likeability of both, but the blend in this one is much smoother than either of the previously mentioned. Additionally, the sweetness in this isn't as loud and doesn't read vanilla to my nose, but very creamy sweet sandalwood. That being said, I think if you own any of those, owning this would be redundant. Comparisons aside, this is and has been a super easy reach for me ever since getting it. If you are looking for one of the better iris focused fragrances on the market right now, I have to suggest getting your nose on this. Leans masculine to my nose, but wear what you want. I can see this becoming a love with even more wearings, but that is up in the air. Easy scent for any time, and any place, this SINGS in the summers heat if you are easy on the trigger. Long lasting performance with moderate projection for a majority of it, I get 8-9 hours with 4.5 consistent arms reach projection. EDIT: I have worn this so fucking much I am kind of at a loss for words. This grew on me so much ever since I got it, and wow it truly is amazing. This is so classy yet sexy, fresh yet sweet, spicy yet creamy, and all the while wholly versatile. Certified staple in the rotation for dumb reach days, has been a really good compliment getter for me. 10/10. Signature Scent Worthy.

I could not agree more with TBonetheFella. This is the latest Iris based fragrance in my collection. I have been wearing it more often than anything I have bought in recent years. I have 4 from this line.Only this one has Iris. I had 3 Dior's, now only 2. Love them. I have 4 Prada's Iris based. Love 4 of them. I have 5 Givenchy Gentleman love 2 of them, like another 2. I have 3 Valentino's Uomo. Love 1, like the others. Also have Zara 9.0. It's good. Van Cleef and Arpels Bois de Iris and Ermenegildo Zegna Florentine Iris, are of a different category. More exclusive. Even have a very good Divain clone of Dior Bois D'Argent. Love them all. Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum, is not strong. Not as dense as Prada L'Homme Intense. Does not project as much a Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum. Does not bear the Diva vibe like Dior Homme Parfum, nor has it the Christmas Gourmand vibe of Dior Homme intense. It is not as unique as Valentino Uomo Intense, in which Leather leads Iris, claiming the ball room floor. Nor is it as good for Summer as Prada Infusion de Iris Cedre. Or Prada Infusion de Iris which I bought for my wife. It doesn't have nuts like GG Prive, to stand out. Nor does it need to. Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum only excels in being attractive. It is sophisticated civilized. It enjoys more being on you, than to fill a room. And it lingers. I wouldn't be surprised if this one would be just as addictive to women, as it is to me. I only bought it less than 2 months ago, so I'm not sure how this will wear during warmer months, but maybe, just maybe, this is as versatile as Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, which is still my number one, ever since December 2013. Although that one lasts at least 12 hours on me. Will update on the Longevity. It is my 20th Iris based fragrance. For sure it is quite redundant but a rising star. And also quite a steal for 47 €/50 ML.

If you're already familiar with Narciso Rodriguez's Bleu Noir line, get ready for something special in this Parfum version, launched in 2022. Here, sophistication takes on a new layer with the addition of a note that makes all the difference: iris. Yes, for the first time in the line, it appears with a soft, slightly powdery elegance that completely transforms the experience. The opening already reveals what it's made of: an enveloping blend of cardamom, cypress, bergamot, and mandarin, combining freshness with a spicy, clean touch. Soon after, the heart of the fragrance reveals itself with musk and suede, that sensual touch so typical of the brand, now enriched with iris, which brings a sensation of clean, sophisticated, almost velvety skin. In the base, it gains more body and depth with a woody and slightly sweet base: tonka bean, sandalwood, leather, vetiver, and Atlas cedar. This is where the perfume lingers firmly, leaving an elegant and striking trail. Its performance is quite good, lasting about 7 to 8 hours on the skin, with intense projection in the first few hours and then becoming more intimate, perfect for those who like perfumes that accompany without being overwhelming. It's very versatile! It works well both day and night, especially for more elegant occasions or moments when you want to project an image of confidence and good taste. It works best on mild days, such as fall and spring, but also holds up well in cold weather. Final score: 9/10 Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is a beautiful evolution of the line. The addition of iris has brought a new soul to the fragrance, making it more refined and captivating. It's a sure choice for those who want something sophisticated, yet with personality, a perfume that arrives quietly but is difficult to go unnoticed.

If you are an iris lover as I am, then you owe it to yourself to put your nose on this outstanding fragrance. It is so, so smooth, with the woods and iris front-and-center. It has this little whisper of freshness that sets it apart from many of the other iris scents that I know and love. A typical blue, shower-gel freshie this is most certainly not. So glad to have this in my collection. Update: I've come back now that my initial fervor has died down a bit....just a little bit! I am still utterly in love with this fragrance, but I have to come back and comment on performance and longevity. Honestly, it could be better. I get decent projection for a couple of hours, and then it mellows out to more of a skin scent. It's still there and doesn't disappear, but I wish that this projected longer. I'll come back and update if I get a better sense of sillage. I'm not quite sure that this really lives up to the designation of "parfum" in terms of branding/concentration. So, with that in mind, I would lower my mark from a 9.5/10 to a 9/10. Still, I am absolutely in love with this stuff and I can't get enough of the pillowy, powdery heaven that I experience with it. Because of the performance, I spray this pretty aggressively (for me), which is about 4 sprays on my neck (one on each side, front, and back), and then one spray on each wrist, for 6 total. I wouldn't dare spray this much with, say, Bleu de Chanel Parfum, but then again, perhaps I'm a "sissy sprayer," ha! I also would want to share that this shares a tremendous amount in common with Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum. If you are familiar with that scent, this one's powdery structure is strikingly similar, only with the lightest breeze of a citrusy whisper.