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Light Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Light Blue EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2001 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Illuminatiing Cyan Eau de Parfum bottle Illuminatiing Cyan EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Light Blue EDT
A modern icon for a reason, Light Blue is the very definition of breezy, sunlit freshness - crisp, citrusy, and clean, with just enough woody-musk to last. Effortless, optimistic, and eternally wearable.
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Our Verdict - Illuminatiing Cyan EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G Light Blue - a citrus fragrance led by Sicilian Mandarin, with musky depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Light Blue EDT
Illuminatiing Cyan EDP

Notes

Only in Illuminatiing Cyan
Mandarin 100%
Only in Illuminatiing Cyan
Juniper 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 100%
Only in Light Blue
Cedar 36% Amber 29%

Accords

Light Blue Illuminatiing Cyan
95%
Citrus
90%
90%
Fresh
66%
85%
Fruity
50%
Musky
78%
70%
Woody
Aromatic
54%
Citrus shared
95%
90%
Fresh shared
90%
66%
85%
Musky shared
50%
78%
70%
54%

Performance

Light Blue Illuminatiing Cyan
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Light Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright citrus and crisp apple make this ideal for spring and especially summer, evoking Mediterranean sunshine. Its airy freshness is less suited to cold weather, where it may feel too light and fleeting.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Clean, inoffensive, and uplifting, Light Blue is perfect for daytime, office, and casual wear. Its moderate projection and crispness work well for active situations, but lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Illuminatiing Cyan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, musky signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
28%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, musky, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Light Blue EDT
Illuminatiing Cyan EDP
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