Yves Saint Laurent 2018 Cologne

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L’Homme Cologne Bleue

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Cologne Bleue is a Cologne launched in 2018, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. L’Homme Cologne Bleue opens with Pepper, Blood Orange, Sea Water, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Apple, Geranium, Lavender, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's L’Homme Cologne Bleue carries a Favourite verdict, a patchouli-led wear.

YSL L'Homme Cologne Bleue is a summer 'freshie' that's clean and pleasant, but ultimately forgettable. It smells good enough, though it's hardly groundbreaking, and its weak performance makes it a hard sell at this price point.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Casual
  • Subtle
L’Homme Cologne Bleue Cologne bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15%
Floral 9%
Fruity 11%
Green 13%
Sweet 11%
Warm 10%
Woody 24%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 27%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Citrus
91%
Marine
70%
Woody
65%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, inoffensive, and very light profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, especially when heat might amplify stronger scents. The poor longevity hinders its suitability for dates or formal events where more presence is desired.

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About

Imagine a cool sea breeze carrying hints of citrus and spice across your skin. Cologne Bleue opens with a brisk, peppery burst of blood orange and grapefruit, softened by marine nuances and a touch of cardamom. The heart introduces green apple and herbaceous lavender, before settling into a subtle, woody base of patchouli, cedar, and sandalwood. It's a fresh, aquatic aroma that feels light and airy throughout.