Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense has been said to be one of the best fragrances to wear in the summer. Since summer's approaching, I figured my collection could use a couple scents created for the summer. Light Blue eau intense has been around for a few summers, having been released in 2017, so you probably have heard about it at some point. Perhaps, like me, you've wondered if it really is the epitome of summer fragrances.
Well let me tell you...
It is.
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This scent is basically hanging-out by the water on a hot summer day in a bottle. When I first sprayed it I was immediately taken to a beach resort. I envisioned myself lounging near a pool. Attractive girls in bright colored bathing-suits swimming in the water. A waiter serving me a mojito with one of those little umbrellas as bachata music plays in the background. Basically, it reminds me of pretty much every episode of Burn Notice.
And it makes sense when you consider the scent notes. At the top, we have mandarin orange and grapefruit, which give Light Blue it's tropical Caribbean-like vibe. In the middle, we have sea water and juniper, which gives it that perfect for the beach feeling. And at the bottom, we have amber wood and musk, which give it a subtle hint of masculinity.
Now, even though it definitely leans towards the side of masculinity, I could see a lady easily wearing this one. The musk in Light Blue really helps bring out the other notes, which makes it less of a main-player in the fragrance. In fact, according to fragrantica.com, musk is the least prominent note.
In terms of when I would wear this one: since it is very much a scent designed to be worn in the warmer weather, I would wear it in the late Spring and Summer. Basically, when the pools are opened for the season is when I would start wearing Light Blue as an everyday scent. It really is such a pleasant mass-appealing fragrance, and therefore, I think you could wear this one for any occasion.
Personally, I don't think this one would be a good choice for the fall and winter; perhaps it could be worn as an at-home scent, but I wouldn't wear this one around when there's snow on the ground. That being said, when you can wear this one will depend on where you live. For instance, if you live in Hawaii or somewhere with a consistently warm and tropical climate then this could be one you could wear all year. However, if you live in a climate like I do-- one in which there are four seasons and the temperature drastically changes-- then you probably want to save this one for only the warmer, more tropical-like days.
I get about six hours out of this one which is actually pretty good compared to other D&G fragrances. It projects nicely for about the first hour, after which it becomes a skin scent. It never goes away though. I get slight bursts of projection throughout the life of the fragrance.
I think what makes Light Blue the ultimate summer fragrance is how well it projects in the heat. I would even say it's one of the best performing fragrances in the warmer weather.
Best of all, Light Blue is a great choice if you're on a budget. You can get a 50ml bottle for around $40, which will most likely last you for the two or three months during which you'd want to wear it. This one is so easy to find too, which means that you definitely don't need to pay retail price for a bottle. I recently bought one on fragrancex.com for a little less than $40.
Overall, I think Light Blue has a lot of potential. It is a great summer fragrance, and one that indubitably will get you noticed and perhaps even get you compliments. I would give it an 8.5/10. It is a phenomenal fragrance. It conveys fun, energy, and just a bit of sexual allure.
So what are your thoughts about Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue eau intense? Have you tried it before? If so, how would you best describe it? I would love to hear what you guys have to say in the comments.
-Ryan S.
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