Louis Cardin 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Bleu Marine

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Louis Cardin Bleu Marine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Bleu Marine opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Resins, and Amber. Louis Cardin's Bleu Marine carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Louis Cardin's Bleu Marine is a decent enough fresh-fruity-woody, but it's ultimately unremarkable and a bit of a misnomer given the name. The performance lets it down.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
£26.99 at The Beauty Store 100ml Check price on → Check prices ↓
Bleu Marine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple25%
Neroli20%
Orange18%
Bergamot12%
Green Notes12%
Lemon12%
Heartas listed
Jasmine21%
Ginger18%
Iris18%
Coconut16%
Pineapple13%
Rose13%
Baseas listed
Cedar21%
Sandalwood21%
Woody Notes21%
Amber12%
Musk12%
Resins12%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, mild character and understated performance make it suitable for casual wear and daily office use, unlikely to offend or overwhelm. The lack of intensity means it struggles to make an impact in formal or romantic settings.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Bleu Marine kicks off with a bright, citrusy splash of lemon and bergamot, softened by green apple and a hint of neroli's floral sweetness. The heart introduces a tropical twist with pineapple and a creamy coconut, underscored by delicate jasmine and rose. It eventually settles into a warm, inviting base of robust woody notes, amber, and a soft musk.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Bleu Marine Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Bleu Marine Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.