Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir

In 2015, three years after launching the Eau de Parfum version for his male fragrance (For Him), Narciso Rodriguez decided to “reinvent” his male perfume line. He could have continued the For Him line - as many brands do - through versions called Absolut, Black, Intense or Extreme. But, as I explained in Narciso Rodriguez For Him EDP's review, I think the level of confusion that new flankers could generate would not make up for the high investment. So it was time to turn the page and keep creating new hits. Narciso For Him Bleu Noir EDT has arrived as a new pillar within the For Him line. The creative concept speaks of confident men whose sense of freedom exudes sexy deliverance. And once again, each fragrance fits into one color, in a synesthetic process that permeates through all of the brand's fragrances. The color of this one is midnight blue, which represents the elegance of this decade, where suits no longer have to be black or gray, hair can be sculpted, and tattoos are no cause for prejudice. However, this man may even be varied in style, but he has already learned some fashion and beauty tricks that made him more demanding when buying. That's why Narciso For Him Bleu Noir EDT's fragrance is not relaxed or refreshing just because its vessel is blue. It is designed to convey seriousness and sophistication by combining heady notes of cardamom and nutmeg over a musky center and a woody background of blue cedar, ebony, vetiver, and amber. On the skin, Narciso For Him Bleu Noir EDT is hardly innovative because, as many know since its launch, the output is rich in a spicy cardamom that immediately reminds us of the smell that gave fame to Déclaration (Cartier - 1998). In addition, musk - a key ingredient in the brand's fragrances - seems to be nonexistent and evolution brings us to a refined and dry vetiver that has gained a bit more versatility because of its union with cedar. - "Does it remember any other perfume?", people always ask. - "Yes, it's a mix of Déclaration with Terre D'Hermés", others respond. But we need to value the creaminess of this fragrance, which seems to embrace us as the time passes and is the result of ebony wood (note that I believe it comes from Ebonol, Givaudan's molecule with heavier and darker hues of sandalwood). Narciso For Him Bleu Noir EDT has a good performance and represents well the style of the brand, even with respect to the Haute Perfumery aspect that continues to be sold. That is why, in the end, I could just say the same as everyone, pointing to similar perfumes on the market. But it's much more interesting to say that this fragrance is the kind that makes anyone see a perfect fitted suit on a man, who is wearing a T-shirt, shorts and flip flops. Why don't you try it?

This was a blind buy based on the high praise of the fragcom in Facebook groups. I'm usually a bit apprehensive to buy into hype. But I've noticed that this is an under-the-radar gem in the broader sense of the entire world. I'd never heard of it, so that was a plus. Oddly, it's quite linear, but more than any other fragrance I've ever tried, it bothers me not at all. Being linear is often a criticism I have against a lot of other fragrances. Here, it works. It does have some development though. The opening gives me a bit of a spice with the cardamom/nutmeg combo, but I can't really pick out either one specifically. I also get a bit of vetiver in the opening. And the strongest player to my nose is the beautiful ebony wood that lasts throughout the long drydown. And of course there's the Narciso Rodriguez signature musk in the drydown as well. Overall the scent is beautiful. Strong, masculine, smooth, elegant, refined. I don't have many occasions to wear it, nor very much appropriate attire for a scent this sublime. I never wear suits, no formal events. I'm an entrepreneur and work wherever there's internet – coffee shops, restaurants, home, etc. I wear jeans most of the time or my uniform to my part time bartending job. Today is my birthday, so I'm wearing it with my jeans today, no apologies. This is one of my favorite scents ever. It lasts a long time, but the projection tapers back within a couple of hours. The longevity is anywhere from 8 to 12 hours depending on the day. I apply to pulse points on the skin, then add a couple of sprays to the lapel area of my shirt to extend the longevity a bit. After enjoying this one for some time, I now wish I'd gotten a bigger bottle. I have the 50 mL bottle. I'm gonna go for the 100 mL next time. I'd also love to try Narciso Rodriguez for Him. His women's fragrances are lovely too. One of my favorite designer houses. Bleu Noir is sublime, transcendent, and an essential addition to the collection of every gentleman. 10/10

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir is the kind of perfume that doesn't need to shout to attract attention; it speaks softly but firmly. Launched in 2015 and created by perfumer Sonia Constant, this fragrance exudes a clean, captivating elegance with a mysterious air that gradually wins you over. From the very first spray, you smell the spicy freshness of cardamom and nutmeg—a blend that creates a sophisticated and modern feel without being overdone. Gradually, the brand's classic musk takes center stage, with that comfortable touch, almost like a second skin. It's discreet, sensual, and yet cozy. In the base, it reveals its more serious and seductive side with vetiver, cedar, ebony, and amber, creating an elegant and masculine woody base. The performance is good for the style it proposes. It lasts about 7 hours on the skin, with a striking projection in the first two hours, then becomes closer to the skin, ideal for those who enjoy elegance without being overdone. It's not a scent that fills the room, but anyone who comes near it can feel it, and feel it well. It's an extremely versatile fragrance. It's perfect for the workplace, meetings, evening dates, and even casual moments when you want to feel good about yourself. It pairs well with cooler days, fall and winter, but also works on cool spring nights. For intense summer, it can be a bit overwhelming. Final Score: 8.8/10 Bleu Noir is a perfume that exudes confidence, elegance, and discretion. It's not explosive, it's not obvious, it's for those who know the value of a good presence without constantly drawing attention. An ideal companion for the modern man who values style in moderation.

Many people are complaining about the longevity, but to me this is a very long lasting, albeit soft, scent. But the notes are soft from the beginning, to me there's nothing sharp (in contrast to the description above) or screechy. Instead it is warm and inviting, huggable. It's pretty good in most conditions except the high heat, and being a scent with a soft character it's not going to compete for attention in a club. Look carefully where you spray on skin and you'll see the oil content (seems high for an EDT), with a beautiful, long-lasting musk that goes for hours, apparently long after many folk are still aware of it. The drydown smells like sweet, clean skin (with hints of lemon and spices), that seems to me to last all day on skin and even longer on clothes. Very sensual and warm, one of the best designer releases in the last ten years in my opinion, with a quite different scent profile to most other things out there. To me it doesn't smell much like TDH at all, more like Declaration but softer and a bit more 'natural'. Perhaps 1920 The Origin by Tous comes close. I don't get the BO, as I said clean skin, soft spices, even when I tried it in the summer heat (not the best time to wear this - maybe summer nights though?) Not like the other designer 'blue' scents at all, and all the better for it.

The EDT from the Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir family is a woody spicy aromatic fragrance with opening notes of nutmeg and cardamom, possessing a musky character complemented by sweet amber and black wood. It is a unique fragrance with a highly attractive character that once discovered, you cannot get enough of. While the signature musky middle note in company with the sweet amber is so addictive. Sadly it is a little short on longevity, becoming a skin scent in around three hours. However upon close examination you can detect the elements of the scent, notably the warm spice, wood, nutmeg, cardamom musk and amber accords. To continually enjoy these, topping up would be the solution so take a decant of the scent with you and remain uniquely fragrant all day long. The Bleu Noir EDT is highly rated by Jus de Rose on her excellent YouTube channel and I would share a lot of her thoughts on the scent, especially those woody ambery musky notes that set it apart. If not for limitations with respect to its longevity the Bleu Noir EDT would easily have been signature scent-worthy. Regrettably this rather impacts its rating which is given at just making 9/10. Were that not the case, it would have been rated well-advanced of 9.

I blind bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. My local department store is closing and didn’t have any Fragrance testers so after trawling the internet for inspiration, I landed on this. I started to second guess myself while waiting for delivery because there are so few reviews outside of this site but it’s better than I imagined. It’s woody but also very bright. I don’t have a nose that picks out individual notes very often but I agree with other comments that there’s a citrusy scent to this. It’s more lemon than orange to me. I’ve been sniffing my inner elbow all day and while it’s definitely turned into a skin scent, it’s a very prominent skin scent 7 hours later. I’ve always avoided musks but I can’t find anything off-putting in here, either I’ve only ever smelled a bad musk, it’s well blended or it’s a weak musk. Whatever the reason, I’m pretty pleased with my purchase which is perfect for a man in his mid-thirties who wants something a bit more grown up without falling into the overpowering old man territory of spicy woods.

Solid fragrance. I own the EDP and the parfum and while most rave about the parfum version, which is good, I find it personally the weakest of the bunch. EDP is my favorite and after decanting the EDT, I think it's second place. The EDT is more muskier version of the EDP and very close to declaration. It's citrus, musky and woody. A good masculine scent that has it's own appeal, that's not going to be for everyone. I see guys that are 30+ wearing this as a possible signature due to it's versatility. The musk (spicy cumin mix) might be an issue for some people, I personally think it gives it character, but even with that the musk isn't noticeable in the air only upfront. In the air it's there but gives more of a fresh touch. Declaration has a similar musk but it's more in your face than BN EDT. As far as performance, I say it's around average on my skin 5-6 hours with around 1 to 1 and half hours of moderate projection, similar to others in the line. Again sample first, I got a decant and will add the bottle to my collection.

Have you ever owned a fragrance that you often think "EVERYONE needs to know about THIS ONE!"....because it doesn't seem that nearly enough people have discovered it, based on how absolutely incredible it smells? Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir edt is THAT fragrance for me! Let me share why I feel so passionate about it. (I've been wearing it for years now): Narciso Rodriguez "specializes" in musk-based fragrances. NRBN's scent is masculine, stunning and easy to wear. Its composition is modern, creative and captivating. Yes, truly arguably better than either Declaration or Terre d'Hermes! It's very seasonably versatile (except for hot / summer days) It can be worn day or evening. It can be worn from dressy-casual to formal. For today's modern man, the performance is nearly ideal. Its price when purchased on-line is a solid value. You will smell uniquely original, since it isn't mainstream (yet)! 10/10 Bonus: NRBN edt smells even better (than it already does) when there is cool-overcast or drizzly weather!

Bleu Noir feels like NR's attempt to go mainstream. It gives a hat tip to several popular classic men's fragrances noted many times in reviews below. For me, Bleu Noir is a more complete, interesting, and ultimately successful fragrance than either Declaration or Terre d'Hermes. It has the cardamom/slight b.o. accord from Declaration but more does it with more subtlety, as this vibe is toned down by omitting caraway and adding nutmeg (thankfully!). Hermes similarities are undoubtably from the vetiver and cedar, but without that heavy blast of orange and patchouli. Adding the warm amber gives Bleu Noir a warmth and depth that TdH lacks. For me, this is a great example of olfactory variation on popular themes rather than mere imitation or cloning. The result is a classy, wearable, woody/spicy/musk that works for all occasions and seasons. This is a great release that manages to capture mainstream appeal while retaining uniqueness stemming from that musky Narciso Rodriguez signature.

Understated elegance in a bottle. This eau de toilette opens with a vibrant citrus burst, tempered by a cooling yet spicy infusion of cardamom and nutmeg. The energetic, crisp prelude eventually gives way to a more somber, velvety profile: Narciso’s signature musk anchored by earthy vetiver, dry woods, and a touch of amber. While undeniably masculine, the composition remains clean, chic, and relatively minimalist. Intentionally engineered as a signature scent, its calm and collected character is versatile enough for any occasion, save for extreme heat. Performance is dependable; projection remains consistent yet polite, while the base notes cling steadfastly to the skin, offering subtle whiffs long after you think the scent has vanished. As of March 2026, a brand representative has confirmed to me that this fragrance has been discontinued. With its removal from the Narciso Rodriguez catalogue, the sun sets on Sonia Constant’s twilight creation.

After read many rave reviews I have tested in local store. It was stunned and made me crave for having one at first smell. I also had tried on EDP version but it didn't convince me enough. Now I have it and after a few tests, I'm glad I chose this instead of EDP version. The EDP is quite good enough but far less than this one. High versatility. Nice smell for most occasions and seasons. May not work best in winter but good enough for a dumb reach. In my opinion, I could not find how similarity between this one and Terre d'Hermes. I own both and after compared side by side, I found a bit similar in the dry down but not quite identical to me. Personal scores Scent quality : 9.5 / 10 Scent uniqueness : 8 / 10 Longevity : 9 / 10 Sillage: 7.5 / 10 (not works well with my skins) Versatility : 9 / 10 Compliments : 10 / 10 Bottle : 10 / 10 Price value ratio : 10 / 10 Safe Blind Buy: 9 / 10 Overall: 9.5 / 10 (A must have in my collection)

Wow - what a nice scent - Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir for Him (NRBN)- where HAVE you been all my life. I am so glad I found you. Classy, warm, sensual, sophisticated and smokey. Bravo Sonia Constant (insert my applause here). I do not know about the resemblance to Cartier Declaration I have not tried it. NRBN reminds me very much of Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver(KLBDV) NRBN is added with a lovely smokey dry down which KLBDV lacks. I love the NRBN scent just as mush as KLBDV - maybe even more because it has got more power and sillage and the smokiness. I can not tell about the Longevity yet, because I just got it - but I will make an update and tell about it later. Longevity update: on clothes 10hrs+ on skin 4-6hrs+ drydown is to die for... Update: I have bought Cartier Declaration - allthough very similar to NRBN I like NRBN better.

NRBN edt is a very nice fragrance. It is very bright, sexy, very fresh and well done except the first 20 seconds which has synthetic alcohol. It reminds me of Voyage d'Hermes edt. The dry down reminds me of dior sauvage. i prefer the opening over the dry down. I can enjoy the smell for around 1 - 1.5 hour with moderate projection before reach the dry down which is less interesting. I think NRBN is safer and easier to wear than other competitors like Terre'd Hermes, declaration and voyage. My evaluation: Smell: opening 10/10, dry down 7/10 projection: 6/10 :1 - 2 hours (moderate), then become soft close to skin. longevity: 7/10 complements: 8/10 versatility:9/10 uniqueness: 7/10 Occasion: work sent, casual, signature sent, dating, club, suit. Bottle Design: 10/10 Price: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 love and must buy. well done Narciso.

Between Bleu Noir EDT, EDP and EDT Extreme, this is the best overall fragrance due to its blend of citrus, spices and woods. The distinctly spicy opening with sweet undertones gives way to a mid that evokes a softer Terre d’Hermes, before evolving into a creamy drydown that reminds me of a lemon tart. Five to six hours in, I am still getting wafts of it emanating from my skin. Even though it is the most hyped of the three, the EDP is like a neutered version of the EDT with the removal of spices and augment of woods; its performance is no better than the EDT, if not worse. The EDT Extreme features a boost in the citrus notes, which ironically makes it more potent than the EDP; still it risks getting lost in the crowd of summer freshies. The EDT remains the pick of the bunch for me, followed by the EDT Extreme, then the EDP.

As a big fan of NR For Him EDT, I initially was taken aback by what a departure this flanker was. I haven't smelled Cartier's Declaration to which this is often compared, but as is, this is a gorgeous, "delicious" scent due to the cardamom base. As others have mentioned, there's an overriding citrusy/lemony character at the top despite there being no official citrus notes, but that just might be unexpected byproduct of the nutmeg, vetiver, and woods bursting in all at once. Each of these notes become more distinct and singular in the drydown. The woodsy-spicy character here is of the warmer, more sensuous variety, making it more wearable than the musk-forward grey bottles by NR. Sillage is moderate, but if I had to nitpick, it doesn't last as long as I wish it did. Probaly a solid 3-4 hour lifespan on the skin.

You all must have some pretty damn good smelling body odor. I don't get that BO smell whatsoever. The opening is what I probably like least out of the whole experience. It is very heavily vetiver-based and at the opening, it reminds me of the harsh vetiver smell in Encre Noir that I don't love. Once that starts to die down a little bit it becomes a very pleasant fragrance. It sweetens out ever so slightly and softens up quite a bit. I can see why this reminds people of Terre D'Hermes mainly due to the vetiver but it ends up going in a different direction. I have never smelled Declaration so I can't offer any input on that and I don't get any similarity to Bleu de Chanel. Sillage and longevity are average. With what you can get this for on discounters I think you won't go wrong.

This is an interesting and high quality fragrance. It starts as a cardamom bomb, settles into a musky, slightly sweet aroma with an acidic tincture. Narciso Rodriguez definitely has some of the better musks I've smelt so far. Bleu noir is by no means a safe blind-buy, but it was really inexpensive, I got my 100mL tester for <€35, excellent value. Note: The clean musks last a long time, but as a really close skin scent, so I don't consider them in the duration. After reading other reviews: If you are getting BO from this, your microbiome is probably interacting poorly with some ingredient, my guess: it might be the musks, because on my skin they are sweet and clean. Scent: 7.5/10, a calming, inoffensive, scent for everyday wear. Duration: 5 hours.

In a few words: Bleu de Declaration by Cartier Yes, that fragrance doesn't exist, but if it did, it would smell like Bleu Noir. The similarities to Declaration are undeniable. I am a fan of Declaration (and Bleu de Chanel), so I really like this fragrance. No way is this a clone of Declaration...but more of a cousin or a spiritual brother. I don't get a Terre d'Hermes resemblance other than how Terre d'Hermes is connected to Declaration. I wonder whether this would be good for the office/work. I think it has the "come hither" vibe like Bleu de Chanel. Whenever you feel you can wear Bleu de Chanel, you could probably wear this also. Sillage and Longevity are normal and reasonable. I have two bottles...I am a fan!

This is (was) a masterpiece. Thank you Sonia Constant and thank you Narciso Rodriguez for picking the best formulation. This is a 10/10 as an EdT... it's got that consistent pleasant and approachable aspect that most are missing. Everything focused on longevity and projection. We became not aware of HOW a fragrance smells like. Well, this smells like a: Spanish beautiful holiday, a walk through Italy, a Serbian sunset, a Romanian Black Sea swim, a concert in Hungary, your first German BMW dealer trip, an Irish morning walk, a English (UK) meadow walk in the morning... This is mesmerising. (Noticed that I dodged Netherlands? Yes) A 10/10 and this was and is "perfumery"

To those who recommended this to me I’m sorry I didn’t listen.. I am getting to love vetiver based fragrances.. This fragrance is awesome.. Definitely more for the spring summer early fall?! I feel that this fragrance is meant to be worn in the evening more than the afternoon.. And this fragrance can be worn formally.. The orange feel is very present and I’m amazed orange isn’t a note here.. The vetiver is clean with a nice spice essence with the nutmeg and cardamom.. This is a decant that I am going to finish tonight.. I will be buying a bottle of this with my next haul.. Nice work Narciso I will also try the EDP version as well Rating 8.9/10