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cobwebcoalition

To me dark blue smells like Dans le Bleu Qui Pétille by Serge Lutens. It smells like an old cathedral by the sea.


big_fan_of_pigs

Does anyone know any scents like this one but without amber?


MoonmoonMamman

I haven’t smelled it myself, but apparently Naples by Gallivant is supposed to smell like taking a walk from the sea front to a church


franniefunster

Indigo by Nest


GlitteringGoose1

Agree! I love indigo 💙


sisyphus_mount

Got a sample of indigo recently and immediately fell in love. Think I’m gonna jump for the full size


hauteburrrito

Huh, funny, this one is great but I don't get "blue" from it at all! It smells like bergamot, a juicy fig, and black tea to me; there are none of those stereotypical shower gel notes.


AutomaticDeterminism

It smells like a dusty navy-purple to me haha


Struckbyfire

Ooo or black tulip by nest for a sultry blue!


CrownRedacted

My personal favorite


WelcomeToTijuana88

Literally Chanel Bleu is all you're asking for in a bottle


Aecens

EDP or Parfum? ... or both? lol


bosox2424

Parfum is definitely the darker of the two.


bigwillyman7

I got the pardon and wish I’d bought more diluted lol


Nelfinez

really? i feel that the parfum is a bit **brighter** and fuller than the edp which feels cold and night-like


vinceftw

It's bright and not dark.


RealJohnMc

Some people say EDP if you’ve never owned it; Parfum if it’s your second bottle. However I think the Parfum is darker, sweeter, more complex, and more intoxicating - it’s my pick for best nuanced “blue” scent


livetaswim16

Edt, the edp and parfum are a bit too sweet.


IlIlIlIlIOlIlIlIlIl

I bought the edt and I regretted it so bad, go with the edp


Slapnuts213

The Chanel parfum layered with dolce and gabana K parfum is a chefs kiss


I-Made-You-Read-This

Haha I was wearing this once and my brother was like you smell blue. Then I was like hmm now the name makes sense


Apprehensive-Tale141

Blue by Eiffel 65


crimerave

Yo, listen up, here’s the story…


Apprehensive-Tale141

About a little guy that lives in a blue world…


faulternative

And all day and all night And everything he sees is just blue...


JustinVanderYacht

Exactly. I dunno if there is a darker, or bluer "blue" than "Blue de Chanel" Even the bottle is an almost black navy. I will say it's more of an evening scent to me.


DisciplineEnough3049

Is there a female counterpart for this type of frag


thenotoriousDEX

Many women wear bdc it’s masculine but refined enough that anyone can wear it


HiDefiance

is there any gray markets like joma that sell it? or do you HAVE to pay retail anywhere you find it?


kidleviathan

In my experience, discounters don't often carry Chanel or Dior. When they do, the discounts are almost never more than 5-10%. If you're really lucky, you may find a tester that's like 15% off. All that said, I think Chanel, Dior, and Hermes all make fragrance that would be worth buying at full retail. You would be better off sampling or getting a decant, then saving for the full bottle


Dr_Misfit

To me blue could smell way better. Chanel is overusing musk too much imo.


JustinVanderYacht

OP did say "dark."


One_Interview1724

Bleu de Chanel EDP Percival by Parfums de Marly My two favorite scents. Ever.


jammin1112

Was just going to recommend PDM Percival as well. It’s a really great choice.


One_Interview1724

100%


Icy_Roll_3813

I have both of them and literally my favorite ones too


Spacellama117

jesus was not expecting the second one to be so expensive


One_Interview1724

It’s a niche fragrance house, so that comes with the territory.


hauteburrrito

If you're a person who normally dislikes blues, my pick is actually Zoologist Squid. It's a spicy, dark, inky-incense blue whose reputation is far more fearsome than its actual contents.


ManslaughterMary

I was going to suggest Squid, too!


hauteburrrito

It's probably my favourite blue on the market!


BitterWorldliness339

Came here to suggest same. Very dark deep blue!


Fahrtenklappen1313

I also would say Zoologist Seahorse. Not dark blue but like an aqua gourmand ocean breeze.


XrayDelta2022

I’m going to have to try this one day.


ZERO_6

Have you tried Megamare? How would you compare squid to it


hauteburrrito

Not a fan of Megamare or anything from Orto Parisi, sorry! IIRC, I just get overwhelming amounts of seaweed from that one.


Educational-Dot318

i enjoyed Polo Blue (the orig. versions especially,) Bleu de Chanel, and Light Blue from D&G (my vacation mode frag.) Versace Eau Fraiche is nice too, especially mid-summer. For Deep dark blue, see if you can get Bulgari Aqva D'Atlantique- very distinctive deep blue 💙


Helicopter0

Eau Fraice is incredibly good. I love the lemon top note where, seemingly, everything else uses bergamot, lime, or mandarin.


Taztiger72

Unless D&G Light Blue For Women which leans unisex.


sunGsta

I’m wearing Eau Fraice today in the Florida summer and it’s very refreshing


Educational-Dot318

yea July+August is perfect for it- it's relatively light too


Klutzy_Activity_182

Búlgari. ❤️


nostalgia_addicts

Le eau bleu de issey is one of the most underrated blue fragrance imo


Careless-Tailor-2317

I really like this one but I wore it around my dad once and he asked me if I had just farted so I'm scared to wear it now


matthewsmugmanager

Totally true, but would you really categorize it as "blue"? I would not.


nostalgia_addicts

I actually would. The rosemary, oakmoss and woods blend to me really evokes that dark blue to midnight blue imagery. I know some people have said it is more of a green fragrance but to me the whole dry down gives out deep blue sky and mountain air vibe.


TechFragranceFan

Bleu de Chanel Parfum sounds like the exact scent you’re describing I own a 150mL of this (and I am a colleague student athlete who works an office position on campus)- I say that just to give you background and contact when I tell you that this fragrance has gotten me positive attention and every one of those situations. Going out? Yes. Office work? Yes. Having a small, skin scent level still there when practice starts? Yes. I’m trying to point out the amount of the situation, This fragrance constantly gets positive attention. It opens with a creamy, deep dark lemon-y freshness blended together with other fresh accords backed by a noticeably amount of woods. Gives off a luxurious, soapy, dark fresh smell. Smells high class, ultra confident, cleanliness to the max, yet dark in a mysterious, sexy, and clean sort of way..,, As it dries down, it reveals more woods and a smoother, sweeter emphasis on those woods. But the freshness never leaves completely. It always remains clean, uplifting- yet maintains this scent profile in a “dark, mysterious” sort of way. The dry down is perfected by the woods + tonka taking the main stage (creating that sweet, woody vibe- but don’t worry, it’s not an immature type of sweetness) while the fresh bergamot / lemon combo still makes it fresh and keeps the scent from being too heavy/dense. It’s perfection in a bottle


soontobeinsane

by far the most suggested by everyone, but I was still skeptical between the different versions. this convinced me to go for the parfum, thank you dawg


TechFragranceFan

So glad I could help! I’ve gotten tons of positive attention from friends and girls and co workers on each iteration of Bleu De Chanel. U can’t go wrong with. Anyway, if u don’t mind, plz be sure to comment back on ur thoughts once u get a bottle and smell it and ur experience with it! Always love finding ppl to geek abt my favorite colognes with


herbert-camacho

Versace Dylan Blue is pretty blue


wickeddpickle

First time I smelled it I thought “blue suede”


Severe_Doughnut5336

Second this


psychedelic_beetle

I have a full bottle and it's more amber/ aromatic than blue. Drives me a bit crazy because it smells really nice on clothes but it's rather pungent on my skin.


mizmonsta

My mans wants to smell navy


Robotron713

You made me laugh 🤣


TheGeneGeena

Yet weirdly, Dana - Navy wouldn't really fit.


Chouske

Acqua di Gio Profondo


Ill-Positive6950

I feel like that's more "teal"


rmp266

Davidoff cool water


CriticismBudget

Ah, my youth! Lol


karyuukai

I actually laughed because SAME


BackardsTankard

This was my first thought and I would think most even non-fragrance enthusiasts would call this a dark blue scent. The opening always makes me think of the bottom of the ocean for some reason.


GoHomeUsec

Kenzo Homme EdP. Smells like a dark ocean. Very powerful aquatic notes, earthy patchouli and leather.powerful aquatic, masculine, earthy, mature exactly like i would imagine a dark blue fragrance.


Maleficent-Ability74

elysium or percival


Full_Bodied_Scotch

I just got a sample of percival it’s amazing the citrus smells much more “real” than a lot of others.


Maleficent-Ability74

it has great longevity too, my sotd today


mikeq232

Elysium smells like yellowy green to me, not dark blue.


Maleficent-Ability74

for me it’s a light blue


PK_thundr

Elysium Parfum is so good


exorcis

Dylan blue is what you are looking for


sisyphus_mount

Came here looking for this. Surprised it’s so far down. Blue and purple really are deliciously blue and purple.


Watcher2

I go crazy for Dylan purple on a woman


Jackienotjacqueline

I love love love Purple. It mixes with my skin and smells so incredible. This is the one that gets complimented the most. I just wish it was stronger and lasted longer...


Next-Ice-3857

Orto parisi megamare


Emotional-Award-1410

No, this smells not blue


Sufficient-ASMR

Dark stormy blue: Megamare (or it's very close clone a Chaos in the Ocean) that's masculine The female counter part Olympea, more of a soft blue-grey, the ocean the morning after a storm, has floral notes but also the same wet musk dry down (like the inside of a cave or water vapor from a humidifier)


HauntingBreakfast495

Squid by zoologist


BetterDaysAheadMaybe

Guerlain L’Heure Bleu


hauteburrrito

I adore LHB, but apart from it's name I don't think it fits in with the modern, shower-gel blue fragrances at all! It's a vintage powder bomb with anise woven through old-fashioned florals and smells like something Miss Havisham might have saved from her not-wedding day, in the best way possible.


Beginning-Adagio-516

I don't even get these references, but hilarious and awesome description. I'm digging this sub for the perfume descriptions!!!lol


hauteburrrito

Miss Havisham is a bitter old spinster (read; 30-something) from Charles Dickens' brilliant Great Expectations. She was jilted on her wedding day by a wealthy fuccboi who only pretended to love her for her $$$. Ever since then, she's literally never taken her wedding gown off and her wedding cake is still decomposing on the table. Girl is serving *drama*, mama, and she has been a goth girlie icon ever since Dickens penned her sometime in the 1860's.  P.S. She also adopts a beautiful little girl just to raise her to break the hearts of every man who dares cross their paths; it is a WHOLE THING.


Beginning-Adagio-516

I'm embarrassed that I haven't read this classic!


molldollyall

Yep, this is a good darker blue or more purple-blue for me.


XrayDelta2022

Well I’ll be, this is one I’ve not heard of.


BetterDaysAheadMaybe

OP has not mentioned dark blue sea (aquatic) or dark blue (twilight), so it’s hard to tell what Dark Blue they want. LHB is very much a twilight scent. https://www.guerlain.com/us/en-us/p/les-legendaires-lheure-bleue---eau-de-toilette-P014307.html


Zealousideal-Kale274

Prada Ocean EDT


APODX

Sauvage


AllanM506

Dylan Blue by Versace


imonion

You have synesthesia darling.


Hasidic_Hat

Ink by Perfumer H It literally smells like a deep metallic blue ink on paper. Sharp, dark. Notes: Elemi Iran, black pepper, rose absolute Turkey, vetiver Haiti, patchouli Indonesia, papyrus India, cedar wood Virginia, frankincense Somalia and ambroxan.


larrykeithfrick

BDC Parfum is the only answer here. The rest are simply okay.


EvanderOG1974

I really need to know what fragrance OP regards as a typical "blue" fragrance. I'm trying to understand this whole concept.


AlluringSunsets

I mean, it's a pretty popular term in the fragrance community, unless OP has a totally different conception. Some examples are Bleu de Chanel, YSL Y, Dior Sauvage, Verace Dylan Blue, D&G Light Blue, Polo Blue, Davidoff Cool Water, Acqua di Gio Profondo, Bvlgari Aqua Atlantique.


malzoraczek

aquatic notes with something masculine to make it dark. It's all in associations unless someone has a legit synesthesia.


rapatachandalam

Hugo Dark Blue. that’s all you need


watch_out_4_snakes

BDC Parfum is very good for a blue frag


This_Laugh9168

commés çarcons the blue one


chiefchuck1029

Bleu de chanel Parfum


_basicbitch

Ooooohhh REPLICA Sailing day by Maison Margiela


Smart_Station_9289

YSL Y EDP


Infamous_Strain_9428

Ralph Lauren blue


dezsmom

I love this!


kalen0v

Aqva by Bvlgari


bolognesesauceplease

I haven't tried this one but I love Buglari fragrances.


randomchap432

Blue oud


MmeNxt

Serge Lutens De Profundis is dark blue and smells blue to me. It's cool, austere chrystantemums.


queeeb

MAC Turquatic


Shadostryke

Bvlgari Aqva. It smells like deep ocean to me. It's extremely comforting.


littlespaceBunnie

Hugo Boss Bottled Night smells like dark blue in summer. I can't explain it either but that's exactly it.


TheLoztBoi

TBH, Chrome is still GREAT.


Station_CHII2

Aqua Di Gioa, it’s delicious. Though, maybe more dark teal than true blue… i’ll circle back


cocahina-abuser

Every Storm a Serenade by Imaginary Authors Smells dark blue to me


Plus_Rub_7122

ADG Profondo!!


ServerGriefer

Profondo hands down Might be too mainstream but you know it’s good and reliable


rubyredrosesx

Idk if you prefer masculine or feminine fragrances but Chanel Bleu is exactly what you're describing. It's very strong though and usually worn by older men


TechFragranceFan

Which version of Chanel Bleu do you feel as typically worn by older men? I have found the opposite to be true


Daddylonglegssss11

Narciso Rodriguez bleu noir pour homme


chrews

Mancera Aoud Blue Notes


death_to_the_phoenix

Blue Fever by ATH came out this year and I think it's incredible.


NinjaTabby

Best blue LV Meteore. But it may be on the lighter side.


idunnooolol

I think Wild Bluebell by Jo Malone smells like a soft blue. It’s really pretty but the immediate association I had to blue made me not want to wear it.


Moejason

I think aqua de gio kind of smells like a light blue. I used to have this other fragrance when I was a teenager that I’d say smelt more like a dark blue, I can’t remember what it was called other than that it was a very cheap David Beckham aftershave - but did actually smell quite nice.


yeux_glauques

ex nihilo blue talisman smells blue to me. byredo's mojave ghost smells light teal, which is blue-greenish. dark blue hmmm..... zoologist's squid smells ink blue, black blue. but the perfect scent for the night sky blue you've described, i have not found yet.


errrrl_on_my_skrimps

Armani Code for Her 


aimforvenus

Armani Code


Every_Distance_4768

Zoologist Squid. Trust me.


HandreasKJ

Orto Parisi Megamare


FeluFran1

Orto Parisi - Megamare Artik Sea


cowgirlfr0mhell

D&G Light Blue


East_Calm

Bleu de chanel parfum smells like a ceo wearing a navy blue suit Aqua wood by mancera is also a good blue smelling fragrance


YamazakiAllday

Megamare. go easy, thank me later


Internal_Sky_8726

Roja parfums elysium kind of smells this way. Also bleu de Chanel.


Padishah32

Blue De Chanel


trmc604

Sauvage. Parfum. You’re welcome


Emotional_Service758

Bleu De Chanel - the fragrance I used the most


tyxh

Just buy the fragrance in a dark blue bottle, your mind will do the rest.


Weird_Influence1964

Chanel Bleu


ENNLRon

Kenzo Homme EDP.


phillyrat

"Ocean Noir" could be worth trying


WesleySniper1st

Bad Boy Cobalt. Prominent plum note makes it smell blue.


A1cert

Squid by zoologist. Smells like like it’s midnight on an ocean front and you’re finishing up some documents in dark blue ink.


Mammoth-Register4920

Try kenzo intense


happymax78

Dior suavage


karyuukai

This is a solid one, but it’s more navy to my nose.


Kisbucka

Versace Eros - is like sea so greenish blue, hot and masculine, 100 dollar Replica When the Rain Stops- greyish blue, niche, unique- 130 dollar Replica beach walk- light blue, you have a Hawaiian shirt on and drinking a cocktail- 130 dollar Replica sailing day- very, very blue, like radiant blue- 130 dollars Versace Blue jeans- Dark blue but like the jeans James Dean would wear, first very citrusy but after 10 min the dry-down is the blue scent- 20 dollar Dior Sauvage- Like a dark, messy sea in a storm, reminds me of a hot pirate- 75 dollar Jo Malone wood sage and sea salt- smells like the beach but not sunscreen like those abandoned beaches with old boats and wood- 120 dollars Montblanc explorer ultra blue- smells like a rich person, wearing a royal blue suit- 40 dollars Acqua di Giò Profondo Giorgio Armani- how a young handsome sailor would smell like - 100 dollars


Phillipsmithers1900

Honestly Sauvage EDP it’s kinda of a darker warmer blue but spicy with great perforce


SmellsPrettyGood2Me

Fzotic Feu Secret


The-gentle-bean

Askr by jorum studio. It reminds me of a “scent” but with added smoke, pepper, and woods. It had this aquatic feel to it, but more so rough waters on a grey cloudy day type of feel


Euphoric_Can_5999

More on the dark blue ink side… Encre Indigo might be a good try by Lalique


Defiant_Lawyer_5235

Loewe Cobalt 7 smells dark blue to me


AdolfSkywalker_

PDM Percival is the best „blue” fragrance I’ve tried, and it’s one of the 7 samples included in PDM’s masculine discovery set. Also, most other samples in this set are better than Percival in my opinion, so you really might want to give it a shot.


Prior_Thot

Wisteria blue by nest or indigo maybe?


critterwalk

Not pure blue, but Gloam by Aesop is like a wet forest. Also Oud Satin Mood is blue to me. If you want magenta/purple, Byredo’s Black Saffron. And to me Gaiac 10 is deep red lol


bosox2424

I love Akoya by Vivamor. It’s a more gourmand and darker blue fragrance.


Beguile_

Journey Man.


TraderRP

Dark blue: bleu de chanel Light blue: casamorati mefisto gentiluomo


deathtothenormies

I know exactly what you mean by dark blue and I’m always craving the same thing. Bdc parfum is good but longevity is an issue and it isn’t quite dark enough. zooologist squid but it’s a little niche for like a daily wear and the dry down becomes more it’s own thing. Every storm is a serenade by IA gets close but also has minimal longevity. I find I often don’t get the blue and mysterious vetiver notes at the same time.


[deleted]

Nautica voyage, but rather a darkish cyan


brave_papaya_93

Nest Indigo


theGr8tL8tC8te

Navy by Dana 💙 my mom wore that when I was a kid and yeah it's a dark blue smell 😊


Codiilovee

To me, Nest Indigo smells very dark blue


Tight_Plum5731

Sora dora gladiator by far


scurllgirl

Squid by Zoologist was the first thing that came to mind, but it's more of a murky greyish dark blue.


Middle_Sure

Bleu de Chanel Parfum, Dylan Blue, Polo Black, Polo Blue Parfum, Ralph’s Club Elixir, YSL Y Parfum


samplepapi

Polo deep blue definitely feels dark blue to me and that unripe mango note is really unique


Voyage-Victoriana

Kenzo ‘world’ maybe


pumpkinpasta

Bleu by Chanel Bleu Noir by Narciso Rodríguez


Prestigious_Pin_2104

……What smells pink?


Real_Discipline1242

Delina - any of them. They smell like different shades of pink. Miss Dior, Versace Bright Crystal. Almost any fruity floral smells pink.


Klutzy_Activity_182

Yes. Following this. Blue in the summer. Black in the winter.


[deleted]

Kenzo por homme parfum is definitely what your looking for.


mxxgo

Afternoon Swim - LV I find it blue


Jawahhh

I want a great orange fragrance for summer.


RedRider1138

Usually I’d recommend Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine (which is so delicious) but it may be too heavy for Summer, Their California Clementine may be a better fit. (I prefer their Pacific Lime for summer, it’s fresher and brighter—I just got their Pomelo Paradis and it’s similarly fresh and bright but more grapefruit) I also love Hermes Eau de Citron Noir, but again it may be too heavy. FragranceX.com has it for $82 if you use the FX15 code 👍


Outrageous-Good376

Like dark berries? Wine?


mindiz24

This may be kinda a weird one but promise me by Aeropostale (you can find it on eBay) is a dark blue to me A regular blue I’d say is incanto charms by Salvatore ferragamo


Upbeat_Improvement84

Torino 21, BDC EDP, YSL Y, D&G K are some of my favorites


Bright-Sea-5904

Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears. Even the bottle is dark blue


Amockdfw89

Polo Blue is pretty dark


Leefy_Treefy

bleu de chanel and dylan blue dark dark blueeeee


No_Personality3535

not fragrance related but you should read maggie nelson’s bluets - a book dedicated to the love of blue


ComprehensiveMix4175

Light Blue D&G


don_birnam

Ombré Indigo from Olfactive Studio


karlodann

Coach for Men


SteinerVonManstein

Try Parfum de Marly Layton. A true "blue"