Fragrances inspired by Light Blue Eau de Toilette
The original
Light Blue
Dolce & Gabbana
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Light Blue
- Beach Wave
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Lemon
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Lemon
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Lemon
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Lemon
The main difference
Without bellflower
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Without lemon
Our verdict
While both evoke a fresh, fruity, and woody vibe, Light Blue leans into a sun-drenched, breezy citrus, while Citrus Green Apple emphasizes a sharper, greener apple note.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds bergamot and lime, drops bamboo and bellflower
Choose Citrus Green Apple when
You want a unisex fragrance with a prominent apple note.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds juniper and mandarin, drops amber and apple
Our verdict
Light Blue is the sharper, more polished pick: brighter, cleaner, and more instantly recognisable, with a premium feel that still works in almost any warm-weather setting.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Musk, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and bamboo, drops magnolia and sandalwood
Choose Paradise when
You want the lowest-price option.
Our verdict
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana and Turab Al Dhahab by Ard Al Zaafaran cater to different audiences with their distinct approaches to citrus freshness.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops coconut and lime
Choose Turab Al Dhahab when
You have a budget-conscious mindset.
Our verdict
Light Blue and Pink Me Up offer different takes on a similar theme.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Rose
The main difference
Adds pear and pink pepper, drops amber and apple
Choose Pink Me Up when
You're on a tight budget.
Our verdict
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana and 24 Carat White Gold by Lattafa are both fresh and vibrant, yet cater to different tastes.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops bergamot and geranium
Choose 24 Carat White Gold when
You want a unisex fragrance.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Dolce & Gabbana. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.