Few men's fragrances have been as popular over the past 20 years as Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for him. Heck, it is hard to even open a fashion magazine without getting a sample.
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But what does Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue smell like for men? And where should you wear it?
Learn all this and more as we give you a Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue review.
Who Makes It?
Dolce & Gabbana is the bold, brash, and often controversial Italian fashion house known for dressing pop stars like Beyoncé and Kylie Minogue.
They have been in the fragrance game since 1992, and their "Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme" won the Perfume Academy's best male fragrance award in 1995.
Olivier Cresp is the nose behind Light Blue; he developed it at the beginning of his career in 2001. Since then, Cresp has gone on to design several fragrances for D&G, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, and Giorgio Armani.
What Does Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Smell Like?
Even though Light Blue has been around for more than 20 years, it still feels fresh and relevant. It is a decidedly citrusy scent with a fresh, clean feel.
Notes of cedar all the way through help ground the fragrance and give it a more masculine feel.
This fragrance will not make you the center of attention, but it will most definitely leave an impression.
Scent Notes
Let us get to the most important part of a Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue review – the scent notes.
The top notes are bright Sicilian lemon, crisp apple, fresh cedar, and soft bellflower. Lemon is the star of the show – we would not call this a fragrance for the citrus-averse.
(And yes, Sicilian lemons are different from regular lemons. They have a PGI, or protected geographical indication, from the EU.)
The heart is bamboo, jasmine, and white rose. These soft, white florals lend Light Blue a bit of femininity. Even though this is a fragrance for men, many women wear it, too.
The dry-down is a warm base that brings the whole scent together. Cedar, musk, and amber help ground the fresh lemon and soft white florals and give the fragrance a masculine touch.
PROS: It is a fresh, crowd-pleasing fragrance, great for summer and everyday wear.
CONS: The lemon can be much too much for some and does not work with all skin chemistries.
- Sillage: Good
- Longevity: Very Good
- Appropriate for: The office, the gym, summer vacations
- Price: $$
Who Is Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Him For?
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Him is an excellent perfume for daily wear. Its light, classic scent is not too loud or niche for the office and can transition into a suitable scent for after-work drinks and networking.
It is also ideal for warm-weather wear. If you already have a signature scent, consider mixing it up this summer by wearing Light Blue.
When to Wear It
Wear Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Him to the office, while running errands, or even to the gym. Its fresh, pleasing scent works with most body chemistries and wears well.
Though you can wear Light Blue perfume year-round, you may find it a little better suited to the warmer months.
And while the scent is pleasant, it is not a showstopper. You may want something with a little more pizzazz for date night or other special occasions.
Where to Wear It
Light Blue perfume is great to wear anywhere you do not want your scent to really stand out. It is great for the office or running errands on the weekend – the pleasing citrus scent is unlikely to offend anyone.
If you are heading on a trip somewhere warm, pack Light Blue – its airy, fizzy feel makes it a great vacation scent.
Packaging and Presentation
There are not a ton of bells and whistles in the packaging here. The box is a mottled periwinkle color with the brand name written in silver. Not much about Light Blue perfume is outdated, but the Y2K-style cursive script for "Light Blue" probably qualifies.
The bottle is made of opaque, colorless glass and is square-shaped with rounded top corners. Much like the fragrance itself, the presentation is pleasant but not flashy.
Personal Impressions
Your opinion of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue for Him depends on how you respond to the initial note of Sicilian lemon. Most people seem to like it, but a minority find it to have a chemical smell like dish soap or air freshener. Strong citrus also does not work with all body chemistries.
We love that this is the rare fresh, summery fragrance for men without watery notes. That alone makes it something special these days. And while the fragrance is definitely masculine, it is on the softer side – more hipster than cowboy.
We advise trying Light Blue before buying. Thankfully, you can find this fragrance just about everywhere, and magazine samples are common – no need for a blind buy here.
Performance
No Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue review would be complete without describing how long the fragrance lasts.
It performs about as well as any other mid-range fragrance from a major fashion house. You can expect your morning application to last through the workday, though you may want a fresh spritz to get you through the evening.
Light Blue perfume wears well, too. Provided the initial lemon note works for you, you can expect Light Blue to evolve pleasantly the longer you wear it.
The sillage is calibrated just right for workplace fragrance – those close to you will smell it, but people across the room will not notice.
What Does Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue Smell Like: Closing Thoughts
If you are looking for a new daily wear perfume or just want to switch things up this summer, try Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Him. The fresh citrus scent is a near-universal crowd-pleaser. It is all but guaranteed to put you in a vacation state of mind.
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Born and raised in Austin, David is a dedicated writer and avid fragrance lover. When he's not trying out perfumes, he enjoys traveling and exploring new restaurants.