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Score
75/100

Yves Saint Laurent

L’Homme Cologne Bleue

2018

Sea notes, grapefruit, and lavender — L'Homme's bluest cologne, summer-only and brief.

L’Homme Cologne Bleue
aromatic
citrus
fresh spicy

The take

What works

  • Sea notes-grapefruit-mandarin-blood orange fresh clean L'Homme cologne
  • Ideal for scent-sensitive office environments

Trade-offs

  • Abysmal longevity for the YSL price
  • Redundant if you own L'Homme

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
3–5 hours
Projection
Within a foot
Sillage
Close trail

When to wear

Spring83%
Summer100%
Fall19%
Winter11%
Day90%
Night15%

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does L’Homme Cologne Bleue smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme EDT (70%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Toilette (58%), Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Cologne Gingembre (57%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does L’Homme Cologne Bleue last?

3–5 hours on most skin (moderate longevity at 42/100) with moderate projection.

When should you wear L’Homme Cologne Bleue?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning.

Is L’Homme Cologne Bleue worth it?

At this price, fine — with caveats. Sea notes-grapefruit-mandarin-blood orange fresh clean L'Homme cologne. Ideal for scent-sensitive office environments.

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