Dolce & Gabbana 2001 EDT

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Light Blue

by Olivier Cresp

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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Olivier Cresp. Light Blue opens with Lemon, Cedar, Apple, and Bellflower, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Bamboo, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A summer staple that splits opinions between divine refreshment and mundane false starts. Its lemony apple zest is loved by fresh-scent seekers but labelled basic by those expecting more complexity.
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Light Blue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon34%
Apple25%
Cedar23%
Bellflower18%
Heartas listed
Bamboo37%
Jasmine33%
Rose30%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Amber45%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Light Blue's moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for casual and date settings, though its freshness fits sporty occasions too. Its simplicity and lightness make it less appropriate for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, GERANIOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

1 of 2 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Light Blue opens with a burst of Sicilian lemon and sour green apple, underpinned by cedar and a hint of bellflower. As the zest settles, jasmine and bamboo introduce a gentle floral middle, leading to a clean musky base with a touch of amber warmth. The fragrance maintains its fresh and fruity character, making it perfect for hot summer days.

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Where to buy

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