Yves Saint Laurent 2018 EDT

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L’Homme Cologne Bleue

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou

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Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Cologne Bleue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou. L’Homme Cologne Bleue opens with Sea Water, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, Apple, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's L’Homme Cologne Bleue carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Casual
  • Subtle
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L’Homme Cologne Bleue 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

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.

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