Desire Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
CR7 Play It Cool
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Desire Blue is a curiously divisive blue frag, with some loving its fresh, fruity sweetness and claiming it's unique, whilst others find it unbearably synthetic, cloying, and an all-round scrubber. A 'love-it-or-hate-it' without much middle ground, but often found cheap, so you can test the waters yourself.
If you're after a budget-friendly, citrus-aquatic freshie that pulls compliments, CR7 Play It Cool delivers - just be ready for a short shelf-life. Longevity is the main gripe, but it's a solid casual reach for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 21% | 19% |
| Floral | 12% | 8% |
| Fruity | 13% | 11% |
| Green | 1% | 6% |
| Sweet | 28% | 22% |
| Warm | 8% | 12% |
| Woody | 8% | 6% |
| Earthy | 6% | 5% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 27% | 31% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate due to its non-offensive nature in lighter doses, its sweetness and potential for synthetic harshness make it less ideal for formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This scent is perfect for casual and sport settings due to its fresh, clean, and energising profile. Its moderate projection and limited longevity make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, but not ideal for formal events or longer dates where more presence is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Marine accords and Sea Water, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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