Dolce & Gabbana · 2001 · Olivier Cresp
Light Blue
Mid-range$$, 2 of 5
| 100 ml | $116 |
The houseFor womenWearers sayLeans feminine
VersionEau de Toilette
Sharp lemon and crisp apple over bluebell, jasmine and white rose, resting on cedar, amber and musk.
Dolce & Gabbana says
You’ll smell lemon, apple and cedarwood.
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It also mentions Sicilian Lemon, Sicilian cedar, Bluebell, Bamboo, Jasmine, White rose, Lemon (citron wood), Amber and Musk.
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Wearers say
From Reddit · Read what they say
How far it carries
Close to the skin
How long it lasts
Under 4 hours
When to wear it
Summer
Where to wear it
Office
only 2 sources
Who it suits
Leans feminine · Any age
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Broadly liked
Compliments
Compliment getter
What’s inside it
What Dolce & Gabbana names
What the label names
5 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender1 florals1 spices
Heart2
as it settles
4 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell4
Wearers say
Wearing it
Wearers call Light Blue EDT a fresh lemon-and-apple summer scent that draws compliments. It fades within two hours for some; wearers suggest reapplying or layering vanilla.
How far it carriesClose to the skin
Perfumers call it sillage.
Wearers describe little projection, with a skin scent after the opening, though one reports strong projection in the first hours.
“About 30-45mins projection and then skin scent for the rest.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Some say
Some wearers report little or no projection, with the scent staying close to the skin.
“Good workplace scent because it's arguably inoffensive and fades quickly, not much projection.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
“Same experience for me, it has zero longevity or projection.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021
A few say
A few wearers report that it projects strongly in the first couple of hours.
“It also projects a lot within the first couple hours of spraying it.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
How long it lastsFades fast; reapply often
Wearers report it fading within about two hours, though two say it lasts from four to twelve hours.
“I bought it from ebay, pretty sure seller is real. code is 7108. Should I ask for a return? It lasts like 10 minutes.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2022 · 6 votes
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Some say
Some wearers report it fading within a couple of hours, or sooner.
“Light blue original lasts about 2 hours on me”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2023
“Skin scent in under 2 hours.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
Some say
Some wearers say it needs frequent reapplying, or spraying on clothing to be noticed.
“Only issue is that it's an EDT and needs reapplying often.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2022
“I can barely smell it after 30-45 mins after I spray it on myself. Best to spray it on clothing.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022
Some say
Some wearers report it lasting four hours or more, and ten to twelve with several sprays.
“On my skin, it lasts about 4 to 5 hours before turning into pure skin scent.”
Reddit comment, r/PerfumesBR, 2026
“I wear it on shift and spritz it twice or three times and can smell it 10-12 hours later.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
When and where to wear itSummer scent; fine for work
Wearers reach for it in summer and warm weather, and wear it for business and job interviews.
“classic summer favorite. the sharpness of the citrus really cuts through humidity. makes me feel fresh.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2022
More from wearers · 2 themes, 4 quotes
Some say
Some wearers call it a summer or warm-weather scent.
“D&G light blue is my main warm weather scent. It's sunshine and warmth in a bottle”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
“The OG is very light and doesn't last long at all. Smells great, but it is a light summer scent only for me.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022
Some say
Some wearers wear it for business or a job interview.
“I wore this when I mean business but I want to stay soft and approachable.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2024
“I wore it to an interview and got the job because the lady really liked how I smelled.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
Who it suitsAny age; men can wear it
Wearers recommend it from older teens to mature women, and call it borderline or slightly unisex.
“It's a modern classic and is appropriate for pretty much everyone from older teens to mature women.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
More from wearers · 3 themes, 5 quotes
Some say
Some wearers say it suits everyone from teenagers to mature women.
“i discovered light blue in 2016 when i was 15. I loved it instantly it's such a fresh lemony perfume.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
Some say
Some wearers call it borderline or slightly unisex, and a man wears it over the male version.
“It's even slightly unisex too so both men and women can rock it.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
“Honestly Light Blue for women is borderline unisex in my opinion.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
“I'm a guy, but I wear this over the male version.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
A few say
A few wearers report that younger people call it a mom fragrance, though the wearer finds it timeless.
“I'm so over gen z kids saying it's a mom fragrance. It might be a bit dated to some but it's timeless to me.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
Appeal and attractionOften complimented by men and women
Wearers report regular compliments from men and women, though one wearer's partner does not remember it.
“Light blue gets me a lot of compliments. It's a clean fresh scent that you can't go wrong with.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
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Some say
Some wearers report regular compliments, including from people who say it does not smell like perfume.
“I get the most intense compliments when I wear it. People often tell me it doesn't really smell like perfume”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
“has been my most complimented perfume during spring and summer by both men and women.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
A few say
A few wearers report that a partner does not remember them wearing it.
“But I put it on today and my partner doesn't remember me ever wearing it, and I have off and on over years.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2024
As a blind buyMore regretted it than kept
Three blind buyers report disappointment and one loves it, while another wearer names it the safer blind buy.
“One of my most disappointing blind buys ever. At least it kept bugs away though because they're supposed to hate a citrusy smell!”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025
More from wearers · 4 themes, 5 quotes
Some say
Some blind buyers report disappointment after buying on hype or praise.
“So I generally love D&G, and I just got this delivered as a blind buy, and I'm disappointed that I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would.”
Reddit post, r/FemFragLab, 2025
“Same! It was so praised, I just bought it.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2025
A few say
A few blind buyers report loving it.
“I didn't know any better and blind bought the 6.7 oz bottle (at full price no less 🙈) and I got lucky that I actually love it so much.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025
A few say
A few wearers name it the safer pick for a blind buy.
“If you're asking about “safe” (aka safer since no perfume is really completely blind buy safe) then my only suggestion would be D&G Light Blue”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025
A few say
A few wearers advise sampling or testing it before buying online.
“It's a poor performer, this is also why one should sample or test the fragrance before blind buying online.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022
What it’s likened toSome wearers liken it to lemon and apple, from a lightly apple scented shampoo to lemon pie.
“It smells like lemons and apple to me - and I love it!”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2026
More from wearers · 3 themes, 7 quotes
Some say
“It smells like stepping out of the shower after using a lightly apple scented shampoo.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2023
“IMO it smells like lemon pie.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2022
Some say
Some wearers liken it to lemon Pledge or floor cleaner.
“Its Lemon Pledge on me. The first second of initial spray is lovely”
Reddit post, r/Perfumes, 2025
“My only blind buy off the hype and smells like lemon pledge in a dirty ashtray.”
Reddit comment, r/Fragrances, 2026
“D&G Light Blue smells dreadful on me. Like some sort of expired floor cleaner.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021
Some say
Some wearers liken it to wet paint or a pacifier.
“Smells like wet paint to me.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2022
“For me it smells like a pacifier.”
Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2025
LayeringVanilla underneath, or fresh partners
Wearers suggest vanilla underneath to soften the citrus, or pairing it with coconut, aquatic, lemon, laundry or musk scents.
“You could layer it with a very simple Vanilla scent to use as a base, then spray Light blue overtop.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021
More from wearers · 2 themes, 4 quotes
Some say
Some wearers suggest layering it over vanilla or sweet pea to soften the citrus.
“Have you tried layering it with Vanilla or Sweet Pea? Those tend to soften citrusy scents without completely overpowering them.”
Reddit comment, r/bathandbodyworks, 2026
Some say
Some wearers pair it with citrus, coconut, aquatic, laundry or musk scents to keep it fresh.
“I love light blue I usually pair it with coconut-ish, aquatic, or lemon leaning fragrances.”
Reddit comment, r/bathandbodyworks, 2026
“The d&g fragrance? I think it would go well with another clean and fresh laundry or musk scent. Like Sea Island Shore.”
Reddit comment, r/bathandbodyworks, 2026
“Like someone said below, boost it with wood,sage sea salt. Also, maybe pomelo paradis from Atelier or Clementine.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021
From Reddit.
Wearers say
Smells like it
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Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2025
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