Bleu Glacial by L'Bel

The opening disgusts me, but the dry-down is nice. Many find it fresh, but my nose doesn’t pick up that freshness. I don’t feel that refreshing icy note they claim to have. It smells a bit sweet, lasts moderately, and has weak projection for hot weather.

With so many notes, you’d think it’s complex, but it isn’t. It’s a marine aroma with a herbal touch, not aquatic or blue. The good thing is the salty note isn’t strong and doesn’t smell like raw egg like the Light Blue Intense. It smells good for the price, lasts 5 hours, and is perfect for morning or the gym. Don’t ask for too much from a perfume under $15.

My brother and I have both worn it, and it’s generated many compliments and questions about what perfume it is. It’s very good and rich, especially considering how cheap it is.

A very bad perfume. L’BEL has better fragrances, and I expected more quality. It smells very synthetic, like the car air freshener that comes out of the AC vents. It’s pleasant, like Speed Stick Cool Night deodorant, which smells good but we know is artificial. It has a hint of mint followed by a soft sweet melon, but afterwards it’s synthetic and fresh. I give it 6/10. It’s okay for home or short outings, but I dislike the dry-down more; it turns into an ugly herbal and woody scent. I don’t recommend it; the classic Bleu Intense is better, that one is truly rich.

On its own, it’s a good perfume; it delivers on its claims. For the price, don’t expect to turn heads, but it’s a very pleasant, fresh scent with that mint people like, and it’s great for the heat. The first time, it reminded me of Axe Ice Chill or Old Spice, those scents everyone knows from deodorants and gels. For the 300 pesos (about $15) it costs, it seems like a good fragrance for everyday wear without spending much. Lasts about 5 hours on skin with a trail and moderate projection; you’d have to get very close to notice it. I have received compliments; since it’s fresh and light, most people like it. It’s a good purchase, just keep in mind it’s a generic scent, but if that doesn’t matter to you, go for it. Best.

I tested 2 sprays on my arm: As they say, I had high expectations to find an extreme summer perfume, fresh to the max. But it’s typical, leaning towards deodorant, soap, with a slight mentholated touch. Second test when I bought it on sale for $12: Honestly, it doesn’t smell as soapy. I don’t know if it’s a different batch, but it feels more herbal, which I like. It lasts just between 6 and 6.5 hours with medium-low projection in the first 2 hours.

It’s a super affordable fragrance, perfect for hot weather because it gives you that ‘icy’ vibe from its name: woody and herbal, without being too formal or fougere. For very hot climates, it’s ideal, and given the price, it’s an excellent option.

Bleu Glacial by L’bel. It’s the freshest in the line: the regular is marine, Night is spicier, and this Glacial one is pure freshness. Mentholated, woody, and aromatic notes. Smells great, has a trail, and moderate longevity. Ideal for everyday wear, the office, or work. I bought it in winter, and at first, many people couldn’t handle it; the cold air and the mint in the perfume made a weird combination.

Reminds me of Hugo Boss Bottled Unlimited with those fruity and minty notes. Smells like ice with mint and a sweet woody touch. It’s too fresh, like blue Traident gum or toothpaste, but in a good way: you leave a trail of sweet, masculine mint. Lasts 5 hours on my skin with low projection. I recommend it for exercise, heat, and semi-formal occasions.