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Colors de Benetton Man Blue

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Benetton Colors de Benetton Man Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Colors de Benetton Man Blue opens with Lemon, Lime, and Birch, settles into a heart of Coriander and Watermelon, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Juniper. Benetton's Colors de Benetton Man Blue carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget-friendly blue scent is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. It opens with an alcoholic kick that many find off-putting, but settles into a refreshingly unique aquatic-melon drydown. It's affordable, fresh, and surprisingly masculine, but don't expect it to stick around all day.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Playful
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Colors de Benetton Man Blue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lime40%
Lemon40%
Birch20%
Heartas listed
Coriander50%
Watermelon50%
Baseas listed
Juniper51%
Vetiver49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, energetic, and casual profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly in warm weather, as many reviewers suggest. The initial strong alcoholic opening and somewhat limited longevity limit its suitability for formal settings, office, or dates where subtlety and persistence are key.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Colors de Benetton Man Blue opens with a sharp, boozy blast, blending birch and lemon into an unexpected, almost tequila-like accord. Once past the initial shock, a juicy watermelon emerges, intertwined with a hint of spicy coriander. The drydown settles into an earthy, woody base of juniper and vetiver, retaining a fresh, aquatic aroma that's clean and distinctly masculine.

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