Pierre Cardin 1986 EDT

M £ Statement

Bleu Marine Pour Lui

by Raymond Chaillan , Martin Gras

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Pierre Cardin Bleu Marine Pour Lui is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1986, created by Raymond Chaillan and Martin Gras. Bleu Marine Pour Lui opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Clary Sage, and Basil, settles into a heart of Caraway, Cedar, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Oakmoss, and Labdanum. Pierre Cardin's Bleu Marine Pour Lui carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper mess. The original was a deep, rich 80s powerhouse, but the current version is a generic, watery aquatic that's barely worth a sniff. Good luck finding a vintage bottle.
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Bleu Marine Pour Lui Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

The original's moderate performance and sophisticated profile made it versatile, suitable for casual wear and even office settings if applied lightly. However, the current weak reformulation means it struggles to make an impact in any situation, diminishing its suitability for formal or date nights.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opens with a bracing, sharp burst of green notes, bergamot, and herbaceous clary sage, giving a clean, almost medicinal feel. The heart reveals a spicy complexity with caraway and cinnamon mingling with a subtle floral touch of geranium and jasmine, underpinned by earthy patchouli and cedar. The drydown is where it truly shines, with a prominent oakmoss, rich leather, and a warm, resinous amber, giving it a classic, masculine depth.

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