BergamotOpens with
WatermelonHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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MDCI Parfums · Sold as masculine
Bleu Satin
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp morning freshness meets a hint of warm leather from a well-worn briefcase.
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Bleu SatinLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for less212 Summer · Carolina HerreraPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Bleu Satin by MDCI Parfums is a fragrance that captures the essence of modernity and elegance. Perfumer Cécile Zarokian crafted this composition to evoke the freshness of citrus and green accords, balanced against woody warmth and subtle leather notes. Bergamot and lemon open with a bright burst of energy, while watermelon and cassis add a touch of playful fruitiness that cuts through the sweetness. The heart of jasmine and saffron offers a delicate floral warmth before settling into a base of woody and leather notes that read as understated sophistication.
Two sprays will do — the bright citrus and green top notes are immediate but short-lived. The woody and leather base takes about an hour to fully bloom, so it's best to apply in advance if you want the full effect. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Bleu Satin, MDCI Parfums
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Cécile Zarokian
The independent who redefined nicheCécile Zarokian is a Paris-based perfumer and CEO who founded her independent creative studio in 2011 after four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage, in 2009 — still a global bestseller.
Designer MDCI Parfums
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The originalBleu SatinMDCI Parfums · Luxury · $250+Carolina Herrera · 2013212 SummerShares 5 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 3.81 (97)39%Match
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 14%.