Light Blue
Photo courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
Launched in 2001, Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue was an immediate hit and, with good reason, has remained extremely popular. It has top notes of Sicilian citron, granny smith apples, and bluebells. Middle notes are white rose and jasmine, and base notes of amber, musk, and cedar wood.
Light Blue smells wonderful, like a Meyer lemon sorbet: crisp, yet creamy and smooth. Once sprayed on the skin, the citrus combines almost immediately with faint hints of florals, wood, and musk to create a light yet memorable fragrance. Light Blue doesn’t change much on the skin over time, and has excellent staying power. I never feel like it’s intrusive or something I shouldn’t wear to the office, but I can always smell a faint hint of it on me during the day. Be prepared to get compliments when you wear Light Blue, and don’t be surprised if your man borrows it, too: this is a fragrance you can both wear, although D&G also has a men’s version of Light Blue.
My scent double also thinks Light Blue is a winner. She loved the underlying muskiness combined with the florals, and calls it a perfect everyday scent.
The bottle is a lightly frosted rectangle with a light blue cap. A bit uninspired, but not bad.
Eau de Toilette, and other products available $18–$80. Widely available at most department stores, including Bloomingdales.
Parting note: “A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”—Christian Dior
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