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13 Fragrances Similar to Light Blue for Women (2026)

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Light Blue is super popular, in both the men’s and in the women’s versions. For a few decades now, both fragrances have been top sellers, every year. The women’s seems to be especially popular, and has spawned imitators  of this perfume.

For this post, I want to give a list of 13 fragrances with similar smells to Light Blue for Women (Forever and Eau Intense too), that can serve as alternatives for those looking for a cheaper option or just want something slightly different.

What Makes Light Blue for Women Unique?

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue stands out because of its bright, crisp citrus opening built around lemon and green apple, with a soft rose note that adds a subtle floral touch.

The lemon is the star: sharp, sparkling, and slightly sweet like sugary lemonade. Meanwhile, the apple gives it that watery freshness that makes it feel effortless in warm weather.

People love it because it smells clean, refreshing, and easy to wear without ever feeling too heavy or overpowering, yet it still projects well and lasts surprisingly long for a fresh citrus fragrance, often pushing past 10 hours.

Many people look for alternatives because Light Blue has become so common over the years, and some want something with the same fresh citrus-and-cedar DNA but either at a lower price, with better performance, or with a slightly different twist—like more sweetness, softer woods, or less of the musky dry down.

The opening is what makes Light Blue memorable, and most alternatives try to capture that same sparkling freshness while improving on the parts some people find less exciting later in the dry down.

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

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

Quick Overview

🏆 Closest Designer Scent Overall: Moschino I Love Love — if you want the most similar designer scent to Light Blue at a lower price, this is our top pick. Here’s why: your page describes it as a very close stand-in, with the same fresh citrus-and-cedar style, but with a slightly sweeter, more orange-and-grapefruit-forward opening. It keeps enough of the woody backbone to feel familiar while still being affordable and easy to wear.

🏆 Top Budget Alternatives to Light Blue:  Citrus Green Apple by Dossier or Sky Blue Femme by Dua

 

 

Fragrance Price Range Similarity Key Shared Notes Best For
Moschino I Love Love $$ High Citrus, cedar, fresh woods Closest overall lower-cost alternative
Dossier Citrus Green Apple $ Very High Green apple, lime, cedar, jasmine, musk Shoppers who want the Light Blue style for less
Oakcha Beach Wave $-$$ High Lemon, cedar, bellflower, bamboo, jasmine An affordable inspired alternative
Versace Versense $$-$$$ Moderate-High Bergamot, mandarin, cedar, fresh citrus Those who want a designer option in a similar style
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Sea $$-$$$ Moderate Bright citrus, neroli, lighter cedar A fresher floral-citrus variation
Halloween Blue Drop $-$$ High Citrus, jasmine, musk Those who want a softer take without as much cedar sharpness

Perfumes that Smell Similar to Light Blue by D&G

Best Overall Designer Alternative

I Love Love Cheap and Chic by Moschino for Women 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray– This Moschino perfume, is a very close stand-in for Light Blue.

For some women, it will be a better option, because it is sweeter and leans more toward the citrus notes. Here’s my post comparing these two

It still does have the cedar, but the wood is capped well below what it is, in the Dolce fragrance.

This is more orange, grapefruit and lemon, rather than just the lemon of Light Blue, and there isn’t the apple note. Good performance and quite affordable. Read my Full Review of I Love Love

An Inexpensive Similarity

Citrus Green Apple by Dossier– Citrus Green Apple is Dossier’s take on the Light Blue style and it manages to strike a very similar impression to our Dolce target.

The bright green apple is paired with a lime citrus note up top, along with a big dose of ultra fresh cedar wood. Jasmine, rose, musk, and amber. It’s all here and gets the inspiration from Light Blue about 90+% correct.

These sorts of cheaper fragrances do get awfully near the target with their mimicry. The current price of a bottle is $29 (as of writing), providing a steep discount and maximum value.

A Forever Scent for Less

Sky Blue Femme by Dua–  Light Blue Pour Femme is the classic release from D&G. However, the brand has put out countless flanker perfumes under the same banner. Light Blue Forever, is one such flanker, and Dua manages to capture its style in this perfume.

Light Blue Forever is more of a mix of the citrus and white floral notes, versus being super bold with the apple and cedar notes (like the original). Though, those notes are still there and fully in play, just in a reduced role.

Blood orange and orange blossom instead of jasmine, too. Sky Blue Femme is a snapshot take on this more limited edition flanker and one that can be a great pickup for those that want less apple and cedar fresh.

Beach Inspired

Beach Wave by Oakcha– Here’s another ‘inspired by’ option from Oakcha, that I’ve found recently.. I haven’t tried this one in particular, but other perfumes from this brand have been good.

Obviously, it’s based on the original Light Blue Femme formula, and that’s not too difficult of a smell to replicated. The notes here give you the same lemon, cedar, and a bellflower up top. Bamboo, jasmine, and the rest come along there after.

It’s another inexpensive option for those who are trying to find the perfect replacement for their D&G scent.

A Sea Journey

Very Sexy Sea by Victoria’s Secret– You may not be saving any money with this one, but Very Sexy Sea has a distinct, yet quite similar style to what we’re looking for. The smell? Different enough to not be exact.

The apple note isn’t here. The cedar is, just much weaker in this composition. Those two notes can be really sharp to some noses with the D&G perfume.

Very Sexy Sea goes with a bright and juicy citrus top that is paired with a prevalent neroli note.

Citrus, floral, with a lighter cedar base. There’s a sweetness here, that is nice and I like it when compared to Light Blue. An actual oceanic note might be nice, but Sea is still a highly enjoyable fragrance.

The Similar Versace

Versace Versense By Gianni Versace For Women Edt Spray 3.4 Oz– Versense has parts of its aroma, which are quite similar to the D&G perfume, but has enough differences to stand apart. Nonetheless, its overall scent is close enough to deserve a spot on this list.

The opening notes are dominated by bergamot and mandarin, while it gets later support from cedar and fig.

However, it is mostly a fresh and clean citrus wear, with some lily and the cedar note, as the solidifying force in the whole thing. A lime and lemon verbena wear with later elements of sandalwood coming in.

More Floral, Much Sweeter

Armaf Tag Her By Eau De Parfum Spray, Clear, oriental floral, 3.4 Ounce- This is a pretty good approximation of a Light Blue aroma, but might not be for everyone.

The start of this one is kind of a mess, but it settles down into what we’re looking for in a closely comparable perfume.

This one really turns up the musky floral aspect of this style of scent. Also, it has vanilla and caramel, which makes it a lot sweeter…but it does retain some freshness.

For the price, the performance is really good. Solid sillage and great longevity. You get aspects of D&G, but it’s more distinct than some of the others here.

Sweeter Fruits, Less Cedar Freshness

Secret Wish by Anna Sui– Secret Wish isn’t an option that is probably going to save you any money versus just purchasing Light Blue Pour Femme.

However, it does provide a different take on this style, while still having plenty of overlap. Here, you will get a nice juicy pineapple note, to go along with the citrus top. It’s kind of sharp with the black currant, though, the melon helps to settle things down.

It’s much more of a fruity perfume versus the woodsy muskiness that comes with our target, even if this still has it.

I’m not sure if this has completely been discontinued or if it’s just getting harder to find.

Super Cheap and Similar

Donna by La Rive- Alright, so this one retails for around $10 for a full bottle. Don’t expect the world of it.

Donna take an decent approximation to what we’re looking for. Though, the citrus note isn’t as good here, there’s a bit more hyacinth, and the overall performance isn’t quite up to snuff in comparison to the Dolce.

Plus, it’s somewhere between Light Blue and Eau Intense in terms of how it comes across.

There are for sure better options on this list in the thirty dollar range, but if you absolutely cannot go that high, this will be your best bet.

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Go Eau Intense

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense For Women Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 oz– I’m going to include the flanker fragrance of the original here, because it obviously shares so much with our subject, while offering enough differences to stand alone.

Eau Intense is super fresh and focuses on the lemon and apple notes, found in the original. Along, with an undercurrent of amber wood.

This one can start off quite strong, but ultimately settles down some, and really shines when the temperatures are at their highest. Light Blue Eau Intense Review

Drops of Blue

J. Del Pozo Halloween Blue Drop Eau de Toilette Spray for Women, 3.4 Ounce– Blue Drop is another nice and cheaper option than the Dolce & Gabbana. The one very noticeable difference, is the lack of cedar in this one, that can make the lemon in Light Blue feel so sharp.

It still has a great light freshness and this one gives you so touches of lavender to go along with the jasmine note. However, the opening act does go harder with the citrus notes than the D&G scent, but without the cedar it doesn’t strike me as overwhelming.

Blue Drop dries down very similar to our target. I’d say that this one is muskier, less of the apple note, and more citrus. 

A Midway Point

Yves Rocher Naturelle Eau de toilette, 75 ml./2.5 fl.oz.– Another one, that is goes in the same direction as Moschino’s I Love Love. It is equally as citrusy as the Moschino. Has floral notes, like Light Blue.

However, also lacks the woody/aquatic feel of the D&G. This is quite a light citrus scent, with a dry down of a greenish floral base. More toned down than Light Blue is.

Closely Related Men’s Fragance

Versace Man Eau Fraiche By Gianni Versace For Men Edt Spray 3.4 Fl. Oz– Yes, this last entry is a men’s Versace fragrance. However, it has a lot of overlap with Light Blue for Women. In both, you get very prominent citrus and wood notes (cedar, in particular).

In Versace Man Eau Fraiche, you have a starfruit note, instead of the apple. Is Eau Fraiche masculine?

More so, than Light Blue, but it is perfectly fine for women to wear. It is fresh, with a light aquatic aroma, and that same bright summery disposition of the D&G. Wouldn’t be my first choice for women, but it can absolutely work.

Light Blue for Women FAQ

 

What perfume smells most like Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for women?

Well, there are designer scents that happen to have a lot of similarities and then there are companies that try to get as close as possible at a cheaper price. For the designers, Moschino’s I Love Love is the most alike. 


What is the best affordable alternative to Light Blue for women?

Probably either Citrus Green Apple by Dossier or Sky Blue Femme by Dua. There are plenty of alternatives on the market which take inspiration from Light Blue. However, these are two brands that I’ve tried out plenty of their alternative fragrances, and they tend to get it right.


Does Moschino I Love Love smell like Light Blue?

Yes, it is quite similar. In my opinion, I Love Love (my review) is the better smelling of the two. It has less of the strong cedar note and a better balance of citrus notes, beyond just lemon. Sometimes, it isn’t cheaper than the D&G fragrance. So, you may choose something else based on your budget.

 

 

Light Blue Capri in Love Pour Homme by D&G

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Light Blue is the line that keeps right on going for Dolce & Gabbana, on both the men’s and women’s side of things. 2025’s release is Capri in Love Pour Homme. I recently bought a sample vial of this new cologne to test it out.

How does Capri in Love smell? Does it last long? Is this Light Blue worth a try?

Capri in Love (Men’s) Overview

Notes include: fig, black pepper, patchouli

Click here to try: Light Blue Capri in Love Homme

My Full Review

Here’s how D&G describes it: A dive into the salty sea breeze and golden light of Capri.
Intriguing and enveloping, Light Blue Capri In Love Pour Homme Eau de Parfum opens with the spicy note of Black Pepper. At its heart lies the vibrant and green soul of Capri Green Fig, while Patchouli lends a deep and magnetic elegance, encapsulating the Mediterranean island’s allure.

So, there are only three listed notes here. But, looking at the ingredients there is a light citrus note up top that I’m smelling, which pairs up with the opening spice of the black pepper.

From the jump, you can tell that this one isn’t going to be too heavy and it will have a freshness that is great for the summertime. Very reminiscent of Kenzo fragrances and Paradise Garden (if you stripped it of mint and coconut).

Love in Capri is definitely a departure from the rest of the series. Dolce & Gabbana have done some really different takes on the Light Blue name, like, Vulcano and Stromboli.

Clean, spicy, slightly sweet, and a greenish base is how this Light Blue edition starts out.

Then, it really become fig dominant for the rest of the wear. If you don’t like fig, you’re not going to enjoy this. For me, this is something that I do think I’d enjoy, at least somewhat. A good fig mix for summer, isn’t usually something that the mainstream designers do.

Anyway, it’s basically just fig and a light patchouli the rest of the way. There are some woody undertones popping out as well. A pretty simple use of notes for the warmer months of the year.

But, I do think that this one shines once that black pepper starts to fall off. The green fruitiness of the fig works well.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This sillage here is a lighter moderate. It’s not weak, it’s just not going to be a heavy thick cloud of scent. Nor should it be. It’s light, clean, and somewhat refreshing. Though, the reach it has with it’s projection is good.

On my skin, this one lasts somewhere in the 6-7 hour range. That’s about what I expect from these D&G Light Blue releases, this edition is par the course.

Seasonally, obviously we’re going spring and summer with this one. That’s what it’s built for.

Within that, though, I think that Capri in Love has plenty of use cases. It can be a daily wear, something casual, or even venture into the nightlife if need be.

Also, this is one that can be worn by any age group. Capri in Love is a well balanced summer cologne.

Overall Impressions of Capri in Love

Overall, do I like Capri in Love? So far, I do kind of like it. I’m not blown away by it, but for what it is, I think this Light Blue edition is nice.

It’s not too complicated of a fragrance and is fairly linear once that fig note kicks fully into gear. If you enjoy the Kenzo scents, K by D&G, etc.; you’ll probably like this one at least somewhat too.

If you’re a fan of the usual Light Blue citrus heavy colognes, this one might not be worth your while.

Either way, I don’t think it’s a great scent. Probably too high priced, at the initial release, but if you want an enjoyable change of pace for the summertime, this can do nicely.

Performance is mid, as usual with the Light Blue fragrances. Yet, it does enough to make it useful.

If you want a simple designer fig cologne, this is a good option. If it doesn’t sound appealing to you, I don’t think it’s going to shock or change your mind, if you try Love in Capri out.

D&G Light Blue vs Acqua di Gio Comparison

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For this edition of the head to head fragrance comparisons, I want to take a closer look at two very popular citrus based colognes, that have been best sellers for over a decade each: Light Blue Pour Homme vs. Acqua di Gio. Which smells better the Dolce & Gabbana or the Armani? Which has the better performance? Which is the better buy overall?

Tale of the Tape

Light Blue

Notes include: bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin orange, pepper, oak moss, juniper, musk, rosemary, rosewood, incense

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 6.7 Ounce

My review: Light Blue

Acqua di Gio

Notes include: bergamot, tangerine, neroli, jasmine, rosemary, patchouli, rock rose, hyacinth, persimmon, marine notes

Click here to try: Acqua Di Gio By Giorgio Armani For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces

Read my review: Acqua di Gio 

Opening

Light Blue starts off with citrus fruits of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. It immediately has a bright disposition and is joined by a spicy pepper note and rosemary.

A little beyond the initial spray, incense and rosewood emerge from the base, and a smoky wood quality.

AdG also starts off with a citrus blast of bergamot and tangerine. It has much more of an aquatic sea breeze element than does Light Blue. Plus, smooth floral notes, consisting mostly of the jasmine.

The jasmine really does help to separate these two, in my mind. The way that it plays off of that citrus mix in the beginning, has always been great.

Yes, many don’t think of floral notes within men’s fragrances, but it sets AdG apart from its competitor.

Which do I prefer? I think that Acqua di Gio has the more pleasant opening, it has the marine note, and lacks the peppery aroma that the D&G features.

The citrus notes are better, juicier, and the jasmine note ties it all together in a way nothing does in Light Blue.

It’s not a overwhelming choice, but I do prefer it.

Edge: Acqua di Gio

Projection

I consider both of these colognes to be moderate in terms of sillage. Neither is an absolute beast, nor are they weak. I actually don’t notice a difference between them.

At one time, that might have been different, but nowadays they are about the same.

Both have absolutely lost a step over the years.

You will spray them on and notice the scent of each. If sprayed enough, both will create a nice scent trail, but each will ultimately become a much more intimate fragrance.

Edge: Push

Longevity

With Light Blue, I get anywhere from 6-8 hours of solid wear, on my skin. It is slightly better than AdG, which I get 6-7 hours out of.

So, that extra hour, I can sometimes get with Light Blue gets the nod here.

Update: the 2021 batch of Acqua that I tried out usually only hits 6 hours. Seven, is more of an occasional outcome.

Update 2: 2024 batches are the same for each of these colognes. Light Blue still provides the same.

Neither is extreme. Acqua di Gio used to be better, but it doesn’t have the same power or longevity as the original bottles. Light Blue could probably pull a few more hours back in the day too, but it’s held up a tad bit better.

Edge: Light Blue

Versatility

Both of these scents sort of occupy the same space. Spring/summer wears mainly, but have the ability to go year round. Also, can go casual or office wear.

Neither are club scents, but AdG does seem to have a bit more ‘sexiness’ to it than Light Blue, and I’ve gotten more complements with that scent.

In both cases, these are highly versatile colognes, and will often be the only fragrance a guy will wear.

For younger guys and through mid-20s, either of these can be a great starter cologne, to use in most situations you’ll come across in your day to day life.

There’s very little separation in this category too, as each of them are basically ‘do it all’ sorts of perfumes.

Edge: AdG (slightly)

Overall Scent

Light Blue is a very good cologne. It’s very fresh and a nice starter scent for guys. It’s pretty straightforward, safe, and simple. Not too much development with the cologne, just a nice spicy and clean citrus fragrance.

There is some wood and herbal elements in the base, but it doesn’t reach the level of AdG, in terms of my personal enjoyment.

The winner in this head to head, is Acqua di Gio. It takes the citrus, adds wood, and has that great aquatic aroma that it has become famous for. Very pleasing to wear, balanced, and has awesome versatility.

The performance is solid, not amazing, but it is more than enough for most purposes. While I like AdG better, there are cheaper options that replicate the smell.

I will say, that I would actually either go with Light Blue Eau Intense or AdG Profumo, ahead of either of these two. Check out those reviews for further info. If I absolutely had to choose between the two in this post, I’d go with the Armani scent.

It’s not an overwhelming win, but I have come back to wearing AdG more often over the years.

Winner: Acqua di Gio

Light Blue Eau Intense for Women by Dolce & Gabbana

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D&G’s Light Blue is one of the best selling ladies’ fragrances on the market. It was only natural that it would spawn a ton of flanker perfumes, as a result. The main follow up scent, is the subject of today’s review, Light Blue Eau Intense for Women. It was released in 2017. How does it smell? Is the performance any good? Is it worth a try?

What does Light Blue Eau Intense Smell Like?

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

My Full Wear Review

Light Blue Eau Intense opens up with its fruity notes taking center stage. Initially, I get more of the granny smith apple note over the lemon, but that will reverse as it moves along.

Underneath this layer of fruit is the marigold, which provides Eau Intense with a fairly light floral, at least against the strength of the fruits. When drawn together, it has a very fresh and engaging scent, that lacks the cedar found in the original Light Blue.

I actually think that this is a nice change of pace from the original. The lemon is toned tone, mostly because the cedar isn’t there to enhance that sharpness.

Instead we get amberwood, which gives Eau Intense an added fresh kick, of a different kind.

For me, this is a fairly linear wear. I pretty much just get a muskier aroma, with added amberwood, and the lemon being the strongest of the fruits. The apple note, probably takes a 40% split.

Projection, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, Eau Intense, is exactly that. The first 30-60 minutes, this perfume is a bomb. It does settle down, eventually, but tread carefully when first applying.

The rest of the way, it’s certainly not weak, and won’t be a skin scent until the back half of the wear.

The performance is really good. Strong and lasts for a long time. It definitely got up there in the 9-10 hour range, during testing.

For a summertime scent or one for those who live in the tropics, that’s an amazing performance. This won’t get completely eaten up by the humidity and heat.

As I said, this is one for the warm to hot weather. It’s one of those rare birds, that can actually hang in that sort of climate. Of course, that can extend to the more moderate days of springtime, but you’d probably want another daily perfume for winter.

This is a daily wear type of fragrance. One you could wear to work, school, or casually. Not really a nighttime or formal perfume, but one to reach for when you need something fresh. Not a formal sort of scent, but can fit in a lot of different places otherwise.

It is an attractive fragrance, not sexy, but it does have a certain delicious appeal that will draw folks in and get complemented.

Overall Impressions of Light Blue Eau Intense

Do I like this perfume? Yes, I enjoy it more than the original, personally. However, that won’t be the case for everyone.

It is one of the better releases of the Light Blue series. But, one very much like the initial release. If you want a different smelling flanker, Sunset in Salina was surprisingly good.

What I do like about it, is the enhanced apple note, and its boldness. The performance is top notch, with an enticing cleanliness.

For some, that intensity, may scare them off. It can be too much, for those who cannot handle a little sharpness in their fragrances. I think that it settles down, with some time, but you might not want to get to that point.

I would suggest that if you want a lighter version of this or the original Light Blue, go with I Love Love by Moschino. Gives you the fruitiness and cedar freshness, with a more tolerable sillage.

You could also go with Light Blue Forever, as an updated sort of remix of the original Light Blue. Or one of the many perfume which attempt to ‘dupe’ Light Blue.

For anyone else? I would say that this is one to try out. This is especially true, if you happen to live in a hotter climate, as it could be one that you could end up using a lot.

Light Blue Eau Intense Pour Homme by D&G

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I just posted my write up of the original Light Blue Pour Homme, and of course, I had to grab a decant of Light Blue Eau Intense to try out as well. This one was released back in 2017, after years of the original being a best seller and a staple of warm weather wear. How does this one stack up? Does is actually deliver intensity? Does it still smell good? Is it worth a purchase?

What Does Light Blue Eau Intense Smell Like?

Notes include: mandarin, frozen grapefruit, juniper, aquatic accord, amber woods, musk

Click here to try: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Intense Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 1.6 Ounce

My Full Wear Review

The opening of Eau Intense starts off quite similar to the original, in many ways, but also as a standalone fragrance. The grapefruit and mandarin are still there, this time without the bergamot note, but the grapefruit is in a ‘frozen’ state.

It is chilled, bright, and sharp. Also, while the original had a peppery note, it is absent here and in the opening I pick up more of the juniper note instead.

One big difference, is the aquatic accord that is present in Eau Intense. It is slightly salty, but much less like an oceanic note, and more of like sitting by a pool with a slight chlorination.

Not to say that it smells strongly like pool water, but there is a familiar hint of that on a summer’s day. This version is chilled and refreshing and I really enjoy that aspect of the cologne.

Update: Coming back to this one, I now recognize the aquatic note to be the same one found in Living Stromboli. That one goes spicy and dry to pair with the aquatic accord, which ultimately isn’t as good as Eau Intense.

I think that it’s the way the juniper berries super fresh aroma, is interacting with the aquatic accord. It becomes heightened, and when paired with the citrus notes, creates a clean and refreshing scent.

Update: New batches seem to be the same. No degraded quality. This part of the wear smells really balanced between that grapefruit, juniper, and the aquatic notes. 

There is a feeling of slight spiciness, but not the same sharp pepper, as found in Light Blue Pour Homme. More of a blend of juniper and the emerging musk, stemming from the base of the composition.

As it dries down, more amberwood and musk, come out more and solidify the base of Eau Intense. However, the grapefruit, juniper, and aquatic notes dominate the composition throughout.

It’s a fairly linear and simplistic scent, which is to be expected for a summery aquatic such as this. Nonetheless, the citrus does tamper down a bit towards the end, and the marine notes are able to smell much more oceanic.

To me, the strength of the juniper and the woody notes really help to separate this version from the original. Everything is geared toward being super fresh, intense, while still being usable for when it gets hot.

Yes, the aquatic accord creates distinction, but the juniper really stands out to my nose. I like the grapefruit and mandarin, in the start, and they feel well blended.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Eau Intense lives up to the name. The sillage is strong for this type of fragrance, it’s not insane or anything, but it’ll be noticeable in the 4-6 feet range around you.

The longevity is also very good, I get about 9 hours of solid wear with it on my skin, but on an old t-shirt it kept right on going along.

For me, the sillage quiets down after an hour or two. It’s not a skin scent, at that point, but feels much lighter and airy. Still, I really dig how this fragrance performs on my skin.

It’s better than all of the other Light Blue Pour Homme fragrances, in terms of performance. It not only outlasts them all, it has more consistent sillage, in the process.

Seasonally, once again it is mainly for spring/summer, but like the original it can be worn year round without any issue. It’s got that same versatility. It can be worn casually or at the office or out on a date. It’s not really limited and is a good all around cologne.

Now, I probably wouldn’t make it a go to for more formal occasions or be a daily office wear. Plus, there are better options for romantic wear, but it can cover plenty of bases otherwise.

Though, in it’s most basic form, it is best used on a warmer day. It’s refreshing, and one that I have been loving to wear casually, during this summer.

So, while it has versatility, I’m going to stick to daily wearing it during spring/summer. It’s been occupying the same role that Eternity Aqua has, for me.

Overall Scent

Overall, do I like Light Blue Eau Intense? I actually like it a lot for a summer scent. It is really great while being utterly simple and easy to love.

I am digging it more than the original Light Blue, as D&G took what was working with that, and then made it better. I like how cold and smooth this one feels versus the spicier original.

The aquatic accord and juniper really add a fresher summer vibe. Not the same spiciness and woods as the original Light Blue has.

Update: To me, this is still the best of the Light Blue Pour Homme line. The more recent releases have given it a run for the top spot, but Eau Intense just does everything better in aggregate. 

It also has better strength and staying power. I can recommend and it is a good inoffensive scent for guys who want a fragrance to cover many bases with one bottle.

The dry down, can be fairly musky and has a dose of amberwood, which some might not like. That’s probably the main drawback with this one. It can be pretty synthetic smelling, at times.

However, most people seem to have positive feelings toward Eau Intense. It’s a very good aquatic, that delivers a pleasant smell, and does a fine job at not quitting early.