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The One for Men Grey by D&G

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Dolce & Gabbana keeps right on using The One name to introduce new fragrances, some of which actually have a relation to the original formulation.

2018’s The One Grey, is one of those cologne offerings which has a lot of overlap with the popular EDT and EDP versions of this D&G scent. But, how does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

Quick Overview

The One Grey is a fresher, lighter remix of the familiar Dolce & Gabbana The One DNA, with grapefruit pushed forward over cardamom, basil, sage, coriander, and a quieter tobacco note.

After the initial spicy citrus burst, it settles into a cleaner aromatic style built around vetiver, lavender, geranium, tobacco, and cardamom.

Overall, The One Grey is one of the better under-the-radar flankers in the line. It is not as good as the strongest versions of The One, but the clean grapefruit-vetiver profile, familiar tobacco undertone, and warm-weather usability make it worth trying if you already enjoy the series.

This has been since discontinued.

🌫️ The One Grey by Dolce & Gabbana — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fresh Spicy Aromatic Woody
Key Notes Grapefruit, Cardamom, Basil, Sage, Coriander, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium, Tobacco, Patchouli, Labdanum
Season Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Mild Weather
Occasion Office, Casual Wear, Daytime, Daily Wear, Semi-Formal Events
Longevity Around 6–7 hours
Sillage Moderate to slightly above average early, then settles into a closer scent bubble
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.3 / 10
Quick Verdict A fresher and more aromatic version of The One built around grapefruit, cardamom, vetiver, lavender, and a lighter tobacco accord. It keeps some of the familiar DNA while shifting the emphasis toward clean citrus, herbs, and woods. Performance is solid at roughly 6–7 hours, and the lighter composition makes it much more useful in spring and summer. Not the sexiest or richest release in the line, but one of the better choices for versatile daytime wear.

What does The One Grey Smell Like?

Notes include: grapefruit, coriander, cardamom, vetiver, basil, lavender, geranium, sage, patchouli, tobacco, labdanum

Click here to try: The One for Men Grey

My Full Review

The One Grey is very much a flanker of The One and I can tell that from the opening spray. The difference with Grey is, that the strength of each of the notes has been changed in order to make a lighter fragrance more friendly to warmer temperatures than The One EDP.

Grapefruit leads the way, just like the original versions. Except that it is amped up in this formulation. Spicier, fresher, with less tobacco and amber.

It is joined by cardamom, sage, basil, and coriander as the main spices. Basil is actually strong to my nose and the equal to the cardamom early on. That will change and cardamom will be the one which sticks around the longest.

The basil will fade and sage, takes its place, but doesn’t muscle out that cardamom. Coriander is a distant fourth, with a minor influence. Patchouli very briefly gives Grey an earthiness, that will pass too.

It is interesting that after the initial blast, I can pick up on that tobacco note, from the others in the series. It sits underneath almost everything, but it is there reminding you of The One EDP.

After 20 minutes or so, this is less of an intense spice and more of a lightly spiced clean freshness. Vetiver, lavender, geranium and that tobacco really help to moderate this one.

Bright citrus with a cold aromatic aroma.

The final dry down will be a balanced mix of vetiver, lavender, tobacco, and cardamom. Still a bit of a spice, but not much, and there is a smokiness that emerges. Not heavy, but I guess it’s the labdanum mixing with vetiver and some other notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The One Grey actually has some decent power, at least for a while. It’s not a massive fragrance, but for the first few hours you will get nice projection off of the skin.

This Dolce & Gabbana is not going to leave a scent trail behind you for all that long. However, I get a nice intimate bubble of the fragrance for most of the wear. It’s pretty average, but towards the above average end of things.

This one lasts on my skin, somewhere in the 6-7 hour range. Not one that’s going to seriously outperform (like its predecessors), but it also doesn’t just quit like EDT, either.

Seasonally, this one takes the formula of The One and makes it acceptable for the spring and summer months. I love The One EDP, but the heat is not friendly towards it. With Grey, the clean style and lightness of the notes makes it one that can take the heat.

It’s fine in more moderate early autumn weather, also. I’d skip the winter application and go with EDP, instead.

This doesn’t have that same level of sexiness or date night vibe as the EDP. This is more suited for daytime wear, good for the office, casual, or even semi-formal occasions.

It smells good. Is attractive and easy to like. You can wear it in a lot of different scenarios without issue. Very nice versatility here.

 

Overall Impressions of The One Grey

Overall, do I like The One Grey? I do. It’s actually one of the better flankers from this line, despite the lack of fanfare about it.

The originals, Luminous Night, and EDP Intense are all better than this. But, I like it more than Gentleman and Royal Night (slightly). It gives you a different weighting of the notes of the original, but in a more palatable form for day to day wear, in the warmer months.

Grapefruit and vetiver give it a nice and freshly clean feeling. There’s still some tobacco and the spicy notes create a dynamic aroma, without being too much to handle.

The performance is much like other entries in the series, not terrible like the original, just passable and useful for daily wear. I’ve read others say that this one is weak, that hasn’t been my experience with the travel sprayer, this one came in.

If you like the originals, this one is worth a try. You just have to know going in, that it’s not the same fragrance. Yes, the note’s are quite the same, but the style is different. A remixed version of the original, where the background players get shown more love.

Light Blue for Women vs. Eau Intense Comparison

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Light Blue continues to be a top seller in the ladies’ fragrance space, well over a decade after its release. Obviously, it is going to spin off some flanker scents, most notably Light Blue Eau Intense. Is this ‘beefed up’ version, a better one? Does it actually outperform the original? Which one is a better buy?

Quick Overview

Light Blue Eau Intense is the overall winner because it keeps the fresh citrus-apple character of the original while making the opening smoother, bolder, and slightly more distinctive. Granny Smith apple leads over the lemon, while marigold replaces the original’s rose and amberwood takes the place of cedar, giving Eau Intense a cleaner but more synthetic freshness.

The original Light Blue is sharper and more citrus-forward, opening with lemon, apple, and rose before settling into a floral, musky, cedar-based dry down. It remains a very good performer and is still the more classic, familiar option.

Eau Intense projects more strongly, but longevity is essentially identical at around 9–10 hours for both. Versatility is also a push, since each works best during spring and summer as a fresh daily or casual fragrance; Eau Intense wins mainly because its boosted apple note and bolder composition smell better overall.

Category Light Blue Light Blue Eau Intense Winner
Opening Opens sharply with lemon, apple, and rose. Crisp, slightly aquatic, and lightly sugary, with an almost lemonade-like quality. Starts with Granny Smith apple leading over lemon, while marigold and amberwood replace the original’s rose and cedar. Smoother and less sharp overall. Eau Intense
Projection Light to moderate projection. Fresh and noticeable, but generally stays fairly controlled. Clearly stronger and bolder, with more noticeable sillage while still keeping the same basic fresh style. Eau Intense
Longevity Usually lasts around 9–10 hours, making it an unusually strong performer for a mainstream fresh EDT. Also lasts around 9–10 hours. Despite the Intense name, it does not significantly outlast the original. Push
Versatility Best for spring and summer as a fresh daily fragrance. Works well for casual wear and similar daytime situations. Fills essentially the same role, working best in spring and summer for daily wear, casual settings, and other fresh-weather situations. Push
Overall Scent A classic lemon, apple, rose, jasmine, musk, and cedar fragrance. Clean and easy to wear, though the citrus-cedar combination can feel sharp. Keeps the familiar Light Blue DNA but boosts the apple and uses marigold and amberwood for a bolder, more modern freshness. Slightly more enjoyable overall. Eau Intense

Tale of the Tape

Light Blue

Notes include: rose, apple, musk, lemon, jasmine, and more

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz

Read my original review: D&G Light Blue Review

Light Blue Eau Intense

Notes include: lemon, granny smith apple, amberwood, marigold, and jasmine

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 oz

Read my review: Light Blue Eau Intense

Opening

The original Light Blue starts off with lemon, a nice apple note, and some rose. It’s sharp, somewhat aquatic, crisp, with a decent amount of rose aroma, to give it some depth.

The lemon and the apple create a slight lemonade aroma to it. Slightly sugary, but not ever overwhelming with it, more like an undercurrent. 

Later, it will shift more floral and musky with less of the in your face impact of the fruit notes. But, they do start with a bang.

Eau Intense also begins with lemon and apple. It’s a Granny Smith apple and is actually stronger than the lemon, at first, reversing the original. Also, the rose is replaced with marigold, here.

This gives it a different feeling, while still being fairly familiar. The absence of the rose helps, as does the toned down lemon note. The amberwood note does appear too, early on, in place of the cedar from the original. It’s not massive, but the freshness is already peaking through.

Which is better? I actually prefer the start to Eau Intense. I like the apple note more, it doesn’t feel as sharp, and the marigold is a nice change of pace from the usual rose.

Edge: Eau Intense

Projection

Obviously, with the name Eau Intense, the sillage should be stronger than the original. It is. The original is pretty light to moderate, anyway, but Eau Intense does indeed have a bolder character to it.

Edge: Eau Intense

Longevity

While Eau Intense is certainly stronger, I don’t know if it actually lasts any longer on the skin. For both of them, I get somewhere in the 9-10 hour range, which is great.

Though, I really don’t notice Eau Intense going on beyond what I get from Light Blue. The original EDT has always been one of the better performers, as far as mainstream perfumes go.

They really didn’t need to do much and it doesn’t seem like they did anything to improve the longevity with Eau Intense.

Edge: Push

Versatility

Being two versions of the same basic scent, they’re really not going to be different, in terms of usage. Both are best in the spring and summer months. Both are suited to being a fresh daily wear, casual fragrance, or other events along those lines. No real distinction.

Edge: Push

 

Overall Scent

I do like Light Blue. I think it has some really strong positives about it, which is why it has become a classic. The lemon and cedar combination can be sharp, but it is ultimately fresh, and clean.

I enjoy the floral notes like rose and jasmine, and it provides really good performance. It’s a simple reach for daily wear.

That being said, I prefer Light Blue Eau Intense. I will say, it won’t be for everyone. It can be a bit too bold, and amberwood is an ingredient which can bother folks. It’s got a synthetic freshness, that I think can give it a unique freshness versus cedar, but some may not like it. 

Personally, I like the boldness of Eau Intense. I also really like the apple note getting a boost in this version. Yes, the lemon is stronger later on in the wear, but I enjoy that opening apple. 

It’s a close battle, but I’d take Eau Intense. There’s obviously a lot of overlap, but the composition just smells nicer in this version, versus the original. Plus, there are a lot more perfumes that are similar to Light Blue versus the Intense version.

Winner: Eau Intense

The One Gold for Men by D&G

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The One series from D&G continues on and on into the future. Not that it’s a bad thing, since I actually enjoy these colognes.

In 2021, the brand came out with The One Gold for Men, whose bottle looks a lot like the women’s version…which can lead to confusion. Anyway, how does this one smell? Does it perform well? Is it even worth a try?

Quick Overview

The One Gold for Men is a brighter, more citrus-driven departure from the usual Dolce & Gabbana The One style. It opens with blood orange, bergamot, red ginger, and cardamom, giving it a juicy but spicy freshness that feels noticeably different from the sweeter, darker fragrances in the rest of the line.

As the ginger fades, clary sage, geranium, cardamom, patchouli, and vetiver move forward, creating a fresher aromatic and slightly woody middle. The final dry down becomes sweeter and more synthetic, with amberwood taking over alongside lingering sage and geranium.

Overall, The One Gold is pleasant and different enough to be interesting, but the best part is the first 45 minutes or so; after that, it settles into a fairly ordinary fresh woody scent. It is worth trying at a discount, but I would still choose The One EDP Intense or the original EDT ahead of it.

✨ The One Gold for Men by Dolce & Gabbana — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fresh Citrus Aromatic Woody
Key Notes Bergamot, Blood Orange, Red Ginger, Geranium, Clary Sage, Cardamom, Patchouli, Vetiver, Amberwood
Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Mild Weather
Occasion Casual Wear, Daytime, Nighttime, Around Town, Warm-Weather Social Events
Longevity Around 6–7 hours
Sillage Strong during the first hour, with roughly 6–8 feet of projection before settling down
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.3 / 10
Quick Verdict A fresh and citrus-heavy departure from the usual The One formula, opening with blood orange, bergamot, red ginger, and cardamom before becoming more aromatic and woody. The first 45 minutes are easily the highlight, while the amberwood-heavy dry down is less exciting. Projection is strong early and longevity is respectable at 6–7 hours. Good enough to try at a discount, but not one of the strongest fragrances in the line.

What does The One Gold for Men Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, blood orange, red ginger, geranium, clary sage, cardamom, patchouli, vetiver, amberwood

Click here to try: The One Gold for Men

My Full Review

Here’s how Dolce & Gabbana describes it: The One For Men Gold celebrates a man who has a natural but unmistakable magnetism. A true gentleman, he exudes confidence with his innate elegance and unique style. The One For Men Gold is the olfactory embodiment of this masculine charisma – a sophisticated Eau de Parfum Intense that is as powerfully alluring as the man who wears it.

The One Gold opens up with it citrus and aromatic spiciness coming in strong. Blood orange and a bright bergamot really makes this one pop. But, the red ginger and cardamom are full present at the start as well.

A couple things to note here. First, this is different scent than the other The One fragrances. Yes, some overlap with notes. However, here we’re going very much in a citrus direction.

Secondly, there is plenty of overlap with Legend Red by Montblanc. Blood orange, clary sage, and cardamom are shared notes. That one utilizes grapefruit instead of bergamot and is also smoother/woodier versus the spiciness here.

Nonetheless, I have samples of both, so I’ve experienced the connection over the past few days.

Once that ginger note fades, the clary sage will overtake that and the cardamom note. The juicy citrus takes a step back and this one becomes more fresh aromatic.

At this stage, the sort of minty aroma of the geranium will also peak up and The One Gold will have a woodsy earthiness about it. Like the patchouli and vetiver are there, but they never really make much of an impression.

The final dry down is a sweet and slightly citrus amberwood. Yes, that synthetic smelling amber aroma, with the sage, cardamom, and geranium. It’s not too exciting. Smells fine, mix of sweet wood and fresh notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here is actually really good for the first hour. It will absolutely tail you around and has the ability to project in the 6-8 foot range. Perhaps, a bit more.

For instance I sprayed it on my wrist and went for a walk outside. The fragrance was extremely noticeable and the most enjoyable that I’ve experienced while testing it out.

The longevity seems to be in the 6-7 hour range, on my skin. Not amazing, but it certainly equal to or better than many of the colognes in this line.

Seasonally, best in the spring and summertime. I really liked wearing this outside on a warm summer day. It wasn’t too hot outside and The One Gold was great in that environment. I’d say outside of winter, this would be fine.

It’s not much of a formal cologne. Daytime into nighttime casual. Certainly has an attractiveness, but not sexy like other The One fragrances. Easy to wear, but certainly not something I’d necessarily want to spray on to go to an office environment.

Overall Impressions of The One Gold

Overall, do I like The One Gold? I like the opening citrus and red ginger. Plus, the next phase. So, call it the first 45 minutes or thereabouts. After that, I don’t hate it, but it’s certainly nothing that I must own.

On the whole, it’s fine. Certainly doesn’t smell even as good as The One EDP Intense or the original EDT. Gold is really just an across the board ‘fine’ fragrance. It doesn’t do anything extremely well or really terribly either.

It is at least different from the other offerings in this line. It’s the least like the other The One colognes in the series. That may or may not be a good thing for you. Personally, I just enjoy the way the others smell more.

The One as a line is one where the eau de parfum is head and shoulders above the others in the series and the flanker scents can be pretty hit or miss. Mostly, they miss.

Gold is good enough, that you might pick it up in certain circumstances, but don’t expect it to be amazing.

The performance is actually pretty good and this can actually project well with a good amount of sprays. So, if you like it, I’d expect you’ll be able to find some cheaper bottles soon and get a great deal out of The One Gold.

I’m not buying a full bottle. It’s good enough to try out, but it’s not really even a cologne that you need to seek and give it a go.

Light Blue by D&G vs Moschino Love Love Perfume Comparison

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With Light Blue’s massive popularity in the perfume space, it was only natural for people to start looking for similar scents. One option that has emerged is Cheap & Chic I Love Love by Moschino, which delivers a similar smell, at a lower price point.

However, which fragrance is actually better? Which has the better performance? Smell? Which should you buy?

Quick Overview

Moschino I Love Love is the overall winner because its citrus opening is brighter, sweeter, and more balanced. Orange leads the way over lemon, grapefruit, redcurrant, and a light sugary touch, creating a cheerful scent that stays simple and easy to enjoy.

Light Blue has the advantage in performance and depth. Its sharp lemon-and-apple opening develops into a more layered blend of rose, florals, cedar, and aquatic freshness.

Light Blue is the stronger performer, but I Love Love wins overall because its cleaner citrus profile is more enjoyable and it is usually available for less.

Category D&G Light Blue Moschino I Love Love Winner
Opening Opens with sharp lemon, crisp apple, light rose, and a juicy aquatic freshness. Attractive and more layered, but also sharper at first. Starts with orange, lemon, grapefruit, redcurrant, and a light sugary sweetness. Brighter, softer, and more evenly balanced. I Love Love
Projection Moderate projection with a noticeable scent trail. It remains near its peak strength for slightly longer. Also projects moderately and stays noticeable without overwhelming a room. Peak strength fades somewhat sooner. Push
Longevity Can last around 10 hours and easily makes it through a normal workday. Clearly the stronger performer. Usually lasts around 6–8 hours. Solid for its price, but not as long-lasting as Light Blue. Light Blue
Versatility Well suited to warm-weather daily wear, casual situations, work, and semi-formal occasions. Not ideal for formal events or nightlife. Fills essentially the same role as Light Blue, working best for warm-weather daily wear and casual through semi-formal settings. Push
Overall Scent More complex and nuanced, with lemon, apple, rose, florals, and cedar. The later earthy floral-woody stage is less appealing than the opening. A simple, bright citrus fragrance with light cinnamon, musk, and restrained woods. Less complex, but cleaner and more enjoyable overall. I Love Love

Tale of the Tape

Light Blue

Notes include: rose, apple, musk, lemon, jasmine, and more

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue By Dolce & Gabbana For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.3 Oz

Read my original review: D&G Light Blue Review

I Love Love

Notes include: orange, lemon, grapefruit, redcurrant, rush, lily of the valley, tea rose, cinnamon leaves, tanaka wood, musk, cedar

Click here to try: I Love Love Cheap and Chic by Moschino for Women 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray 

Read my original review: I Love Love

Opening

Light Blue opens up with a sharp lemon note, blended with a crisp apple. It is juicy and has a somewhat aquatic feeling to it. The rose note is lighter in the opening act, but it presents itself, and is noticeable to the overall composition.

I Love Love starts off with a juicy and upbeat citrus mix. At first the orange, is the strongest of the lot, followed by the lemon, and grapefruit. There is also a bit of redcurrant and a sugary pinch, to give this perfume some sweetness.

Which one is better? I actually prefer the Cheap and Chic beginning to the D&G’s. The citrus is more balanced, lighter, and has a sweeter finish to it.

Edge: I Love Love

Projection

Neither of these perfumes has a monster sillage. They will project themselves moderately away from the skin, but nothing that is going to overwhelm a room.

The scent trail will be noticeable and the peak strength of each will last for a few hours at least. I think Light Blue sticks to that higher level for a longer period of time and that may be where an advantage comes in.

To me, there was no real difference between them in this aspect, other than the time each spent there.

Edge: Push

Longevity

I Love Love has pretty good longevity on my skin. It lasts in the 6-8 hour range, pretty consistently. The longevity was never great with this Moschino perfume. Though, for the price, I think you generally get a good deal out of it.

Light Blue, on the other hand, would go for 10 hours. The Dolce is the better performer. It’s always been a really good performing mainstream designer fragrance. Nothing spectacular, but it gets through the workday easily.

Edge: Light Blue

Versatility

Since these two perfumes are pretty much the same type of fragrance, there really isn’t any difference in when they can be worn. Daily wears, that are suited for warmer weather. Good casual scent to semi-formal.

Neither is formal or a nightclub type of wear. Mass appealing fragrances that can find a spot in almost anyone’s rotation and get plenty of use in the process.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

I like Light Blue. The opening of the lemon, rose, and apple is quite good and is attractive. The performance is definitely better than the Moschino, and it has more depth. The floral notes and the cedar, have a greater presence, and more nuance.

However, I’m not that much of a fan, of its latter stages. The cedar and floral notes, give it an earthy sort of freshness, that is paired with the lemon. I enjoy the citrus, but not so much the other stuff.

I do think it’s one of the better D&G fragrances for women, though. Not the best, but very useful to have on hand in your collection.

I Love Love is pretty straightforward. The citrus is light and beautiful. This is a very happy and bright scent. It doesn’t have the rose note, nor the apple, and the cedar is toned way down.

To me, that’s a plus. There is a light cinnamon and musk, but this perfume really keeps it simple.

The more I compare the two, the more I’d rather smell the Moschino. Plus, I Love Love is usually available for much cheaper. With all things considered, it’s my pick.

Winner: I Love Love

Light Blue Forever Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana

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Light Blue is a perpetual best seller for Dolce & Gabbana, in both its men and women’s incarnations. The brand puts out tons of flankers and limited editions, that can be pretty hit or miss in terms of their attractiveness.

In 2021, D&G put out Light Blue Forever, in a pour homme and pour femme version. I grabbed a sample of the men’s Forever cologne recently, to test it out and review it for the site.

How does it smell? How long does ‘Forever’ actually last? Is it worth buying this limited edition Light Blue fragrance?

My Verdict

Light Blue Forever Pour Homme opens with an extremely realistic burst of fresh grapefruit, joined by an airy ozonic accord and green violet leaf. The first hour is the highlight, giving the fragrance a bright, juicy, and uplifting character that works especially well in hot weather.

As the grapefruit settles, violet leaf, vetiver, white musk, and the remaining citrus become more prominent. This stage is greener and woodier, though it can also develop a slightly sour edge and feels less exciting than the opening.

Overall, Light Blue Forever is an enjoyable and easy-to-wear summer fragrance, particularly for anyone who loves grapefruit. It is not my favorite release in the line, and I prefer the similar Italian Love, but it remains worth trying and can be a safe purchase at a reasonable price.

Note: this one has been discontinued, you can try the ‘inspired by’ fragrance Sky Blue Homme, as an alternative option.

🍊 Light Blue Forever Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fresh Citrus Green Woody
Key Notes Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Ozonic Accord, Vetiver, White Musk
Season Summer, Late Spring, Early Fall, Hot Weather
Occasion Casual Wear, Daily Wear, Vacations, Outdoor Activities, Relaxed Nightlife
Longevity Just over 7 hours, with much of the later wear sitting close to the skin
Sillage Strong initial burst with roughly 4–6 feet of projection, then becomes light
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.3 / 10
Quick Verdict A bright and uplifting summer fragrance built around an unusually realistic grapefruit note, airy freshness, violet leaf, vetiver, and clean musk. The juicy opening is excellent, but the later green and woody dry down is simpler and can become slightly sour. Projection fades quickly, though total longevity reaches a little over seven hours. A strong option for grapefruit lovers and an enjoyable warm-weather scent when found at a good price.

Light Blue Forever Pour Homme Overview

Notes include: grapefruit, violet leaf, white musk, vetiver, ozonic accord

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever for Men by Dolce & Gabbana Eau De Parfum,3.3 Fl Oz

My Full Review

From D&G: A bold new expression of freshness, Light Blue Forever Pour Homme blends intensity and delicateness to create a scent that is both generous and addictive.

All that I’ve been hearing about Forever, is just how realistic the grapefruit note is in this fragrance. People aren’t exaggerating, it really does smell like a freshly cut grapefruit.

Now, if you don’t particularly enjoy that scent, this is one that you should avoid. I like the smell of grapefruit (hate the taste), but it’s not something that I absolutely love.

So, the very opening is going to be a blast of the big juicy citrus, with a breezy/watery ozonic accord, and violet leaf. Light Blue Forever is more of a ‘blue-ish green’ cologne, in the early stages, when compared to the others in this series. In the dry down, it leans much more green than anything aquatic.

While the grapefruit dominates the composition, you will also pick up some cleanliness from the white musk and woodsy freshness from the Indonesian vetiver. Light Blue Forever is extremely bright and uplifting, one to reach for if you love clean scents.

Once the grapefruit calms down, the violet leaf and vetiver have a much stronger influence and the cologne seems to be split between these three notes (and the general ozonic accord) fairly equally. The citrus dominance comes to an end.

That’s about all of the development that I get with Forever Pour Homme. It’s a fairly simple wear from Dolce & Gabbana.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage here is pretty moderate, as a whole. The early stages do give you a strong blast, but it dries down into a much lighter fragrance. It projects in that 4-6 foot range, initially, with a normal amount of application.

Not amazing, by any means. Though, with this sort of citrus based cologne, that’s pretty much to be expected.

As a weaker skin scent, it’ll hang around for just over 7 hours, on my skin. That being said, most of what you’re going to pick up will be in the first couple of hours. It is still there, I just don’t notice it all that often. The performance is a weakness here, though, it’s isn’t terrible.

Seasonally, this is a summertime wear. If you live in a warmer climate, you should be able to break this out in the spring and early autumn as well. Generally speaking, most folks will be using it for the summer.

It’s well put together and appropriate for men of all age groups. Light Blue Forever has a mass appealing scent and should be able to draw plenty of complements from passersby. Casual, daily wear, and maybe nightlife (if you don’t want to wear a beast).

Overall Impressions of Light Blue Forever

Overall, do I like Light Blue Forever? I do enjoy it quite a bit. Though, this isn’t a love for me. Again, I’m not a massive grapefruit fan and violet leaf isn’t a note that I particularly care for either.

That being said, even with those two caveats, I did like this cologne. The grapefruit opening is super juicy, fresh, and hyper-realistic. That first hour especially, is really great stuff.

Forever Pour Homme will change things up, however. On my skin, I get more of the violet leaf note. For others, the vetiver woodsy freshness might pop out more. Either way, that’s what you should expect a lot of the dry down to be about. With the remaining citrus, it can come across as somewhat sour.

Update: Since this came out in 2021, it has been discontinued. Most of the Light Blue series are one year releases. Italian Love was the follow up, very similar but better in my opinion. You can obviously still find bottles of each around.

Scoop them up, if you want to try these two grapefruit heavy editions out. Summer Vibes went in a different direction as the 2023 release. 2026 Update: Try Sky Blue Homme, as an alternate to Forever.

The performance isn’t spectacular, but it’s good enough for one of these sorts of summer fragrances. I wouldn’t really complain about it, if I purchased a full bottle. This isn’t a super expensive one. It’s weaker than Eau Intense, but about right in line with Light Blue Sun.

I do wish that grapefruit opening would stick around for a longer while. I mean, I pick up grapefruit for most of the wear, but I liked that initial weighting much more than the middle and ending.

This is a summer fragrance that is at least worth a try. If you love grapefruit, I’d say it’s a must own. For others, you probably won’t hate it, and it’s a pretty safe blind buy.