Light Blue Sun Pour Homme by D&G

I’ve been wanting to try out Light Blue Sun for a while now, but hadn’t been able to find a sample or decant. So, I just went ahead and paid $40 for a full bottle, in order to do a full review for the site. In this post, I will explore how it smells, how long this Dolce & Gabbana lasts, when it should be worn, and if it was worth buying.

What does Light Blue Sun Smell Like?

Notes include: ginger, frozen grapefruit, coconut, vetiver, bergamot, cedar, rosemary, and more

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My Full Wear Review

The first thing that I notice about Light Blue Sun, is the elements of Light Blue and Light Blue Intense that I can pick up about it. Sun is like a fragrance in the middle of those two. Not nearly as sharp and spicy as the original, but not as fresh and aquatic as Intense.

Sun kicks things off with the familiar grapefruit and bergamot, from the other two. What’s missing is the orange note, replaced by the soft ginger note. Instead of the aquatic aroma of Intense, this feels more like a breeze by the water. Ozonic, but not a heavy dose of the sea.  Not really oceanic or salty, just a sense of being by the coast on a summer day.

Ginger is joined by rosemary, which is found in the original, but paired with that pepper note in Light Blue. Sun Pour Homme is much more subdued, it comes across as a fresh citrus, with a cooled aroma.

As it dries down, Sun starts to exude more of its woodsy notes, along with a noticeable musk. For me, much of the ginger is gone and I can pick up a hint of sweetness from coconut. That coconut, really isn’t a huge factor but I notice it.

The final stage for me is the remnants of the citrus notes, moss, musk, cedar, and the ozonic scent. Sun is smooth, slightly sweet, with a musky freshness. Yes, it is a good deal like the original Light Blue, but a lot more chill than either that or Eau Intense.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Is Light Blue Sun a powerhouse? Nope. It doesn’t have the same ability to project as either of the Light Blue colognes. Sun actually does fit that ‘Light’ name. On my skin, it isn’t a complete skin scent, but within 3-4 feet is about what its ultimate range is.

While it’s not a beast, the longevity isn’t bad. It has kept up in the 6-8 hour range for me. I’d say most of the time towards 6.5 hours. Not great, still useful for when I’ll be wearing this fragrance.

Seasonally, this is a relaxed summer scent. Warm weather or moderate and breezy nights. Casual wear or most other events for that season. It’s safe enough to wear to work. Also, this is an attractive cologne, that should be able to grab some attention and receive complements.

My Overall Impressions of Light Blue Sun

Overall, do I like Light Blue Sun? I do. My favorite from the Light Blue series was Eau Intense. But, this is right up there for me. It doesn’t have the same power (I wish it was more), but it is also toned down, and more wearable for many folks.

I bought a full bottle of Light Blue Sun, to test out, and my Eau Intense is all used up. As such, I guess this is going to be one of my summertime wears coming up. I’m perfectly fine with that. I like the opening act and how it takes different elements from the other entries in this series.

It’s not the most amazing fragrance out there, you’ve smelled most of what this is before if you’ve tried Light Blue, but it’ll give you a smoother experience.

Update: I’ve gone through most of the bottle over the past few years, since I originally posted this review. I still like it, even if I’m not as high on it anymore. Even with the newer ‘naturalistic’ grapefruit-centric Light Blue flankers, this is still my number two.

I do wear this a lot when it insanely hot outside during the summer. It’s one of those that actually holds up very well in that sort of environment. I’d wear it to the gym or hanging out on the coast. Light Blue Sun is worth a try if you can still get it for pretty cheap. I wouldn’t pay a ton for it, however.

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