Ciel Paradise by Fragancias Cannon

Reminds me of Moschino Pearl, not Light Blue. It’s citrusy with a floral touch and that oregano note from the Pearl. Lasts well, and people say it smells great. I love it for working out or when it’s super hot; I’d take it to the beach. It lifts my mood. I’d love to get the Pearl too.

I had a weird experience with this perfume; at first, it smells terrible, very synthetic or sour. But once it dries down, it improves and becomes very pleasant. It doesn’t suit my skin, but it’s a fragrance that gets better with time.

Ciel Paradise starts with a powerful lemon note, then the ginger kicks in, so classic for Light Blue that you recognize it immediately. I’ve been with this line for years and didn’t like it before, maybe because I wasn’t a fan of spicy scents like I am today. The difference is that this Ciel gets a bit woodier as it dries, whereas Light Blue is creamy and musky. Either way, I love it; the ginger note takes the lead along with cedar and lemon. It’s very well done. It’s not an exact clone, but a great inspiration that instantly evokes Light Blue. As for Cocot Magic, I owned it and see it’s super similar. Plus, it’s at a super accessible price to reapply without hesitation.

A low-cost, pretty little perfume. As soon as you spray it, you get a sour lemon blast. Once it dries, I still smell that lemon and the ginger notes. As someone mentioned before, its predecessor was Sens, a beautiful green drop that accompanied me during my last year of high school 14 years ago. Fresh and lemony but with a spicy kick from the ginger. It’s a shame it lasts so little on my skin because I love it and feel that nostalgia of going to school.

I bought it because they said it was a dupe for Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, but I don’t like it; it smells strong and spicy, nothing fresh. It only shares a bit of that lemony opening; the rest is nothing alike. This one has ginger and patchouli as it dries that are very noticeable. I don’t want to offend, but it smells like insect repellent with a lemon scent, maybe it just doesn’t work with my skin. I tried it at different times and temperatures, and it always smelled terrible. Luckily, it doesn’t last long, about 3 hours. I recommend Cocot Magic Romance instead; that one is almost identical since it shares most of the notes.

Citrus, fresh, and herbal… its predecessor was Cannon’s ‘Sens,’ which used to be called that. Maybe Sens was a bit softer and more lemony, but Paradise seems a bit saturated with lemon, and I still really like it for everyday wear, the gym, or outdoor activities. It’s less sweet than D&G’s Light Blue and less herbal than ARDLP’s Color Drops, but these three vibrate on the same wavelength.

This sky blue and celeste deserve respect for their price-to-quality ratio. You can’t ask for more from a fragrance at that price: moderate longevity and sillage, better than several imported EDTs I paid much more for. It smells citrusy as they say; lemon and ginger stand out on me. It’s both acidic and soapy. It’s not meant to stand out, more of a cologne for after a shower when it’s over 30 degrees. I give it a 5. I wouldn’t buy it again, but I do recommend it for Argentine summer if you don’t want to spend a fortune.

A very affordable alternative to D&G’s Light Blue, though not exactly the same. On my skin, the wood notes come through more and it can be a bit strong.