Cologne2018
L’Homme Cologne Bleue
Juliette KaragueuzoglouThe nose · 75 fragrances · also made Tuxedo Sharp Patchouli (2025)Portrait →

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Yves Saint Laurent  ·  Sold as masculine

L’Homme Cologne Bleue

A modern city rooftop bar — where the bracing tang of citrus and marine notes meets the warm comfort of woody scents, capturing the essence of a lively urban evening.

3.74911 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
aromaticcitrusfresh spicymarinewoodywarm spicy
L’Homme Cologne BleuePremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate10% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak18%
Weak30%
Moderate43%
Long lasting7%
Eternal3%
SillageIntimate14% say strong or enormous
Intimate44%
Moderate41%
Strong8%
Enormous6%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine87%
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Unisex12%
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Feminine1%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018, L’Homme Cologne Bleue by Yves Saint Laurent is a modern aquatic cologne crafted by perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou. This fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and sea notes, blending the freshness of grapefruit and mandarin orange with the mineral clarity of marine accords. The heart introduces warm spices like cardamom and black pepper alongside lavender and thyme, creating an engaging contrast between sharpness and softness. The base settles into woody depths with patchouli, cedar, and sandalwood, grounding the composition in a subtle warmth.

How to wear it

This EDT blooms best with two sprays initially. The citrus and marine top notes are bright but fleeting, while the spicy heart gradually unfolds over an hour. The woody base holds steady for several hours, making it ideal for both daytime and evening wear.

Fig. 01 — L’Homme Cologne Bleue, Yves Saint Laurent

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03 · The nose

Juliette Karagueuzoglou

A sandalwood palace in Sherwood Forest

Juliette Karagueuzoglou is a perfumer whose earliest scent memories include her parents' house and the smell of asphalt after rain, deciding at thirteen to pursue perfumery as a career.

75fragrances
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The L'Homme line

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Designer Yves Saint Laurent

More from the house · founded 1961 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Adds amber, floral and white floral; shares mandarin orange and patchouli.

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.74/ 5 · 911 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love23%
Like43%
OK19%
Dislike14%
Hate1%
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