This one is really great even for a mid-winter break; reminds me of being in a greenhouse in winter. The L'Eau Bleu Fraiche is also extremely good and well-suited to hot sultry weather.
AGentlemansJourney - I am on the same page with you, Chad. I'm very big on vegetal scents, but Bleu leans very much towards pine resin and essential oils (ok, not exactly pine resin, but pine-like). There is an arboretum near me in Massachusetts with a greenhouse and an orangerie that I occasionally make it to in winter. Perhaps because you are starved for fresh vegetative scents that time of year, the smells of the greenhouses hit you like a sledgehammer - but a really nice sledgehammer. L'Eau Bleu reminds me of that: Not subtle. But awesome. The Fraiche version is lighter and fresher (duh), but still a knockout for me. One of my favorites for New-Orleans'-in-August-style hot summers. Definitely worth a try, definitely discontinued, and definitely super cheap at discounters. Thanks for your always-interesting videos; like having a knowledgeable friend telling you about his latest finds.
My favorite green herbal woodsy fragrance that is comically mislabeled. I made sure to stock up on backups! I enjoy L’Eau Bleue D’Issey on a mild, cloudy, preferably rainy day. 4-5 hours of solid projection off my skin, and up to 13 hours of longevity.
ABSOLUTELY nailed it Chad. Funny thing is, before I was into frags, I also got that licorice vibe from this one. Didn't know that rosemary and cypress could sometimes come off that way. Ultimately though, it smells exactly like an evergreen to me with some orangey sweetness in the base. My personal answer to Encre Noire.
I got the big bottle from Walmart back in 2017” & it was on the clearance table for like $18 so I said why not so I got it. What I experience from this cologne it is masculine but everyone can’t pull this scent off but I did. I’ve actually sprayed this on my polo with only 3 sprays & it last all that day & night no lie. Again it’s not for everyone I’m not into masculine scents but this one I gotta keep for the suit & tie events or something casual.
The bottle design definitely draws my attention! Really liking the sound of that rosemary note! I believe Abercrombie & Fitch’s Fierce is known for its rosemary note, and I love that frag!
This is a type of fragrance that makes you smile every time you smell it. None to find here but Fragrance World has L’eau D’Riviere Edition de Blue, a clone of Issey’s sadly discontinued L’eau Bleue. A very nice clone released by Fragrance World.
This has been a favorite of mine for a really long time!! Glad someone is talking about it!! I never bought it. After watching this, I'm adding it back to the list for sure! Great review as always buddy.
I have seen this one at a cheap shop nearby. I might pop over tomorrow and buy it. I read up about it on fragrantica and the majority say it is VERY woodsy. Might get it now, but not sure if I'll wear it or try to resell later.
Awesome review. I've never considered this. Always thought it was a blue aquatic scent, but like you said don't judge a book by its cover. I might buy it for my brother and review it.
The early formulation of this was beast mode projection the second batch I got was much weaker but the scent was still nice. Always one that will be in my collection.
Hi Chad, one of my favorites from the house, my wife also like it a lot, unique scent, I found 75 ml. testers for 14 bucks, I bought 5 bottles, so I am set, buy it if you find it cheap, Greetings from Sunny Germany.
Not yet, man. I haven't really been looking into other scents as I have so many and so many samples. I told myself and my wife that I'd stop buying so much now and I really got to keep to my word because the corner where I stash all my stuff is just chaotic no matter how much I organize it. We just have too much "stuff" in this condo.
So i have this, and i think its the BLUEST of all BLUE smells there is.. but thats just me,, i do like it. its a bit strange but i totally dig this frag
Just blind bought this and awaiting its arrival. Any similarities in scent or feel as Beau de Jour? Hearing it’s herbal, natural with the rosemary etc......
Man, got my last bottle felldown and broke couple years ago.. I've been searching for this perfume forever but no luck. Anyone got suggestion with the similar scent? They said it's been discontinued. I really love the scent and it gave me confidence
@@AGentlemansJourney77 I'm from Indonesia.. Last time I also checked in malaysia and singapore. But still couldn't find it. Years ago I bought it in malaysia airport duty free
thanks for the video, chad. i'm curious, which batch did you review? doing a bit of research online seems to suggest that it may have been reformulated because some people claim it doesn't last like it used to. those with good performance claim 6-8 hrs or more, while those with poor performance claim 4-5 hrs at best.
Have you ever heard of Richman by Paris bleu? This fragrance is such a hidden gem. I haven't seen any reviews on it, but it's definitely worth checking out.
I tried to get this on fragrancex and wasn't paying attention when selecting. Ended up getting the Eau fraiche version (still great). They mix the two on the page for some reason. But I do want this one.
Signature Scent Reviews - The Bleu Eau Fraiche (not to be confused with the standard Pour Homme Fraiche) is really awesome for hot summer weather where L'Eau Bleu would be too much.
Man the did not. I heard it was disc yes, but I find it all the time. It maybe has less bottles produced but it is there. O think that the mid and dry down of this frag is like 95% ADG Profumo. But... I have just came from the city trying its fraiche little bro. Omg man what a frag. Like a pepperming feeshie. 100+ degrees worthy and wearable.
You said it yourself? Why they discontinued it. Because it was affordable and great lasting. They'll bring a similar one out that you buy 10 times the amount
Hey Chad, This one is my most favorite due to its unique and nicheness - Chad, do you know any fragrance that just similar or parallel to it I.M. LBD PH
Not off the top of my head but fragrantica they state that Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua. I remember this fragrance just being really woody and soft spices. I kinda think that Pino Sylvestre somewhat smell like it to a degree because it has a lot of pine and juniper but its a bit classical as it came out in 1955. Sorry for not being much help.
@@AGentlemansJourney77 have one bottle batch date September 2019 and one November 2019... in UK shelves are full of this one... The discontinued rumour came from the same people who think 5G will make our heads explode 😄
Btw, I keep seeing L'eau d'Issey Intense on that rack. Feel like doing a review of that one? Let me rephrase. Do you like the smell of spicy potatoes in a dentist's office? 🤣
I have a sealed 4.2oz bottle if you’re interested. Bought it a while back and never got around to wearing it. I’ll sell it for what I bought it for ($52) and will cover shipping. DM me if you have any interest. Thanks!
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This is a smell I’d never want to be WITHOUT. I got my backup bottles in place
Smart man.
This one is really great even for a mid-winter break; reminds me of being in a greenhouse in winter. The L'Eau Bleu Fraiche is also extremely good and well-suited to hot sultry weather.
I might have to look for that one then. I can maybe see this very one being for the winter, just that woody and pine-like feel. Its like a forest.
AGentlemansJourney - I am on the same page with you, Chad. I'm very big on vegetal scents, but Bleu leans very much towards pine resin and essential oils (ok, not exactly pine resin, but pine-like). There is an arboretum near me in Massachusetts with a greenhouse and an orangerie that I occasionally make it to in winter. Perhaps because you are starved for fresh vegetative scents that time of year, the smells of the greenhouses hit you like a sledgehammer - but a really nice sledgehammer. L'Eau Bleu reminds me of that: Not subtle. But awesome. The Fraiche version is lighter and fresher (duh), but still a knockout for me. One of my favorites for New-Orleans'-in-August-style hot summers. Definitely worth a try, definitely discontinued, and definitely super cheap at discounters. Thanks for your always-interesting videos; like having a knowledgeable friend telling you about his latest finds.
Just discovered it yesterday and I love it. A true gem. Fine review, man!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching.
What a gem ! I used to wear this to college back in 2001
I love this one, too, Chad. My wife says it’s a modern version of Polo Green and I think she’s not far off. It’s a shame it’s discontinued.
That's an interesting comparison and I can kinda see that as well. Polo Green is a total turn off for me but its uber masculine.
Had a bottle 9 years ago when I wasn't a fragrance aficionado. Got another one this January. The 125 ml is like 30 € here. Love it!
You're underpaying for the value of this. It's incredible.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day
My favorite green herbal woodsy fragrance that is comically mislabeled. I made sure to stock up on backups! I enjoy L’Eau Bleue D’Issey on a mild, cloudy, preferably rainy day. 4-5 hours of solid projection off my skin, and up to 13 hours of longevity.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching, Chi-Town
ABSOLUTELY nailed it Chad. Funny thing is, before I was into frags, I also got that licorice vibe from this one. Didn't know that rosemary and cypress could sometimes come off that way. Ultimately though, it smells exactly like an evergreen to me with some orangey sweetness in the base. My personal answer to Encre Noire.
Encre Noir is too earthy and masculine for me :)
@@AGentlemansJourney77 Nothing's too masculine for our little lady. Our big, bald beautiful lady. 😂
liquorice
#spellcheck
Anise spice notes can create "nuances of licorice".
Bought this after you reviewed it. Running out of my bottle.. just bought another bottle. It's ace!
I'm glad you enjoyed it that much. Thanks for commenting, Christian.
Just picked this up today for £21 - looking forward to trying it out !
That's a GREAT price.
How is it?
My all time favorite fragrance
I got the big bottle from Walmart back in 2017” & it was on the clearance table for like $18 so I said why not so I got it. What I experience from this cologne it is masculine but everyone can’t pull this scent off but I did. I’ve actually sprayed this on my polo with only 3 sprays & it last all that day & night no lie. Again it’s not for everyone I’m not into masculine scents but this one I gotta keep for the suit & tie events or something casual.
It is quite the manly scent. Thanks for sharing and watching, Antonio.
Just bought a bottle tonight on the clearance rack at WM. $6!!!
i used my last sprays of this scent last week and was sad... great vid... i need to look to replace mine asap so thx
The bottle design definitely draws my attention! Really liking the sound of that rosemary note! I believe Abercrombie & Fitch’s Fierce is known for its rosemary note, and I love that frag!
I haven't smelled that fragrance in years to be honest.
This is a type of fragrance that makes you smile every time you smell it.
None to find here but Fragrance World has L’eau D’Riviere Edition de Blue, a clone of Issey’s sadly discontinued L’eau Bleue.
A very nice clone released by Fragrance World.
Is the longevity good on the fw clone ?
@@LequipeTechnique yes, at least 7 hours is still pretty easy to detect.
Thank you watched the video and was able to find a bottle here in Houston today I like it. 💯✌🏿🤘🏿
Glad I could help and pleased that you like the fragrance.
Thanks for reviewing this one, it's a Winner....
Thanks for watching.
afaik it's still available in production, not discontinued
This has been a favorite of mine for a really long time!! Glad someone is talking about it!! I never bought it. After watching this, I'm adding it back to the list for sure! Great review as always buddy.
It's so good!
I have seen this one at a cheap shop nearby. I might pop over tomorrow and buy it. I read up about it on fragrantica and the majority say it is VERY woodsy. Might get it now, but not sure if I'll wear it or try to resell later.
Try it out first if you can, you just might like it.
I have this one and i think it smells like a 'slightly' less earthy version of Encre Noir. Not what i was expecting.
Been on the hunt for a good Issey Miyake fragrance... Scored for 23 bucks. I swear you are my fragrance good luck charm haha
SWEET!!! I suppose hahahaha
Amazing that you still can get it for a low price. By the rules of free market economy it should be way more expensive!
You would think but its still pretty easily available here.
you have convinced me..I will try it 😅👍
Hope you like it!
Awesome review. I've never considered this. Always thought it was a blue aquatic scent, but like you said don't judge a book by its cover. I might buy it for my brother and review it.
Try it out if you can, Waseem. I know you like the heavier stuff which this will not compare :)
The early formulation of this was beast mode projection the second batch I got was much weaker but the scent was still nice. Always one that will be in my collection.
If 10 hours was crazy for me and this is reformulated then I can only imagine what the original would be.
Hi Chad, one of my favorites from the house, my wife also like it a lot, unique scent, I found 75 ml. testers for 14 bucks, I bought 5 bottles, so I am set, buy it if you find it cheap,
Greetings from Sunny Germany.
That's an amazing deal.
Its available right now while still in stock.
Whats good, brotha?! hell yeahhhhhh on the cheap! Also have you checked out Concrete yet?🤔
Not yet, man. I haven't really been looking into other scents as I have so many and so many samples. I told myself and my wife that I'd stop buying so much now and I really got to keep to my word because the corner where I stash all my stuff is just chaotic no matter how much I organize it. We just have too much "stuff" in this condo.
This smell is Amazing !!!!!
So fucking masculine 😁❤️
So i have this, and i think its the BLUEST of all BLUE smells there is.. but thats just me,, i do like it. its a bit strange but i totally dig this frag
The first time I smelled this scent, I was like mehn this is class in a bottle! I got the 125ml 💪🏼
It's so good!
There's no 125ml of this one bro
Marko Mircea there IS! And it sure ain’t fake... if I could, I would’ve sent you a picture of my bottle
It's not discontinued in the UK
Just blind bought this and awaiting its arrival. Any similarities in scent or feel as Beau de Jour? Hearing it’s herbal, natural with the rosemary etc......
A little bit harsh in the opening, but the drydown is good
Yeah I can see that. Thanks for stopping by.
Just bought it 2 min ago for $18 on Ebay from a reputable seller. #winning
That's a very solid price tag.
I got about 5 bottles of it.
Well damn then....
@@AGentlemansJourney77 Me 4 bottles are saved, 2x75ml + 2x125ml. I was shocked to know that you never tried it before Chad!!!!!
I like this parfum a lot.. However when I wear it here in Northern Sweden, the pine note comes rather strong.
And in northern Sweden there would be lots of pine anyways, I believe. I'm from Canada and we have pretty much the same type of climate.
This smells almost exactly like adg Profumo by Armani. And I think this also has incense
Love the woody green scents. Definitely NOT a blue fragrance. LOL
Would you say this fragrance is dated and smells old fashioned?
Man, got my last bottle felldown and broke couple years ago.. I've been searching for this perfume forever but no luck. Anyone got suggestion with the similar scent? They said it's been discontinued. I really love the scent and it gave me confidence
I don't know where you are located but its still available online. I've seen it going for like $30-40 US on a number of websites.
@@AGentlemansJourney77 I'm from Indonesia.. Last time I also checked in malaysia and singapore. But still couldn't find it. Years ago I bought it in malaysia airport duty free
Hmm... I'm not sure I'd like this one, but for that price, it might be worth a try!
thanks for the video, chad. i'm curious, which batch did you review? doing a bit of research online seems to suggest that it may have been reformulated because some people claim it doesn't last like it used to. those with good performance claim 6-8 hrs or more, while those with poor performance claim 4-5 hrs at best.
It smells great for the 2 hours, then becomes a skin scent for 6 hours.
DAMN SON!!! 👍 👍 🎉
Just found it in the kruidvat in belgium. 21 euros
Gives me a creed aventis vibe
Have you ever heard of Richman by Paris bleu? This fragrance is such a hidden gem. I haven't seen any reviews on it, but it's definitely worth checking out.
Never heard of it but just looked up the notes and it looks interesting.
I tried to get this on fragrancex and wasn't paying attention when selecting. Ended up getting the Eau fraiche version (still great). They mix the two on the page for some reason. But I do want this one.
I know I have to start looking more into this brand myself.
Signature Scent Reviews - The Bleu Eau Fraiche (not to be confused with the standard Pour Homme Fraiche) is really awesome for hot summer weather where L'Eau Bleu would be too much.
@@johnborges5938 Yes exactly which is better for my Texas weather. So I'm glad I got the Eau Fraiche.
Wouldd yo recommend it over artisan blu (John Varvatos).
Best regards
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If you want a compliment fragrance stick with the Artisan Blu.
Man the did not. I heard it was disc yes, but I find it all the time. It maybe has less bottles produced but it is there. O think that the mid and dry down of this frag is like 95% ADG Profumo. But... I have just came from the city trying its fraiche little bro. Omg man what a frag. Like a pepperming feeshie. 100+ degrees worthy and wearable.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheapie Gem 💎
You said it yourself? Why they discontinued it. Because it was affordable and great lasting. They'll bring a similar one out that you buy 10 times the amount
I heard it was discontinued and if it was its probably because it wasn't selling but who knows.
was this really discontinued!? so glad I own a full bottle, I love Issey Miyake, most of the fragrances they put out are amazing, just a few misses
So I'm told it is.
Hey Chad, This one is my most favorite due to its unique and nicheness - Chad, do you know any fragrance that just similar or parallel to it I.M. LBD PH
Not off the top of my head but fragrantica they state that Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua. I remember this fragrance just being really woody and soft spices. I kinda think that Pino Sylvestre somewhat smell like it to a degree because it has a lot of pine and juniper but its a bit classical as it came out in 1955. Sorry for not being much help.
@@AGentlemansJourney77 Thanks Chad, this helped. Appreciate 🙏🏻
I have to admit that I’m quite guilty of thinking this is an aquatic, so I pretty much avoided it. I’m kinda kicking myself now 😳
It certainly surprised me as well. Got your video and downloaded it :)
I own two 75 ml. (Shopper's rack! (LOL) haven't seen it since last year.
Is dis 2020 batch....?
Got it today for $25 AUD so you know it's a cheapie when it's this cheap here lol, good stuff
Do you recon this will go up in value as time goes on? Im stocking up
Not right away but in time I think. The more it sells and the less available it is then yes.
recKon
How’s this compare with Wood & Wood?
Wood & Wood has an apricot note. This Bleu one is more green and woody.
It's not discontinued dude
I heard from a number of people that it was so who really knows.
@@AGentlemansJourney77 have one bottle batch date September 2019 and one November 2019... in UK shelves are full of this one... The discontinued rumour came from the same people who think 5G will make our heads explode 😄
get a lot of bergamot (Earl Grey tea) scent
That's rather interesting.
the rosemary and pathuoli pop off my skin. this smells very close to azzaro chome acqua. i do enjoy this one.
That's an interesting comparison.
I have this one and honestly I dont like very much. Some people say that smells like wet forest and I agree.
I will have to agree with you a bit there.
why doesnt it last more 2h? even on my shirt
I must have got a bad or reformulated bottle. Has zero projection
Btw, I keep seeing L'eau d'Issey Intense on that rack. Feel like doing a review of that one? Let me rephrase. Do you like the smell of spicy potatoes in a dentist's office? 🤣
Spicy potatoes sounds interesting BUT not sure about the dental office part :)
Poor projection with ok longevity on my skin but a nice fragrance. Nice one !
Now 70 $😔😔
Where's that? I just went on Net and X, and they both have it in the $20 odd range.
Um no
@@Chris-de2qc Um no what
I have a sealed 4.2oz bottle if you’re interested. Bought it a while back and never got around to wearing it.
I’ll sell it for what I bought it for ($52) and will cover shipping.
DM me if you have any interest. Thanks!
Tried it and did not like it
Far too green and herbal
Agree it has great longevity and projection, but not my cup of tea lol
I can understand. It is rather strong.