Nike Blue by Nike

Quick summary: It’s Ultramale by JPG but for staying home, running errands, or walking the dog. Smells almost identical to Ultramale, but obviously with less longevity and depth: lasts about 3-4 hours, and the first hour feels great. At 10 euros for 200ml, I think it does its job phenomenally well and is an absolute steal.

It smells a bit like pink fruit bubblegum to me. Honestly, I don’t see the magic.

Just got it. It’s really, really good. Honestly, they don’t smell like cheap fragrances. The opening is a bit alcoholic, but it settles down quickly. I don’t know Ultramale, but this Nike Blue feels refined. I like that it’s fresh yet vanilla-forward; I don’t see it as a night scent like people say. Maybe because, I suppose, unlike Ultramale which must be very intense and projective, this Nike Blue is logically softer and more subtle. For the ridiculously low price, it’s absolutely worth it! Best quality-to-price ratio on the market.

I don’t understand the pricing on these fragrances. Some can smell and perform just as well as ones costing 10 times more. Many reviews get confused because there are several versions: Blue… Ultra Blue… Blue Special Edition… and BLUE PREMIUM EDITION, which is the one I have. Regarding this last one, its liquid looks like what’s in JPG Le Beau Parfum. The note balance is good, and although I’m not a huge fan of tonka bean, I recognize that even though it’s the star note here, it’s very well balanced with the vanilla and fruity top notes along with the faint floral geranium and iris. It’s not love at first sight, but it feels substantial and has enough presence to make you think this PREMIUM EDITION is on another level, way above the inspiration colognes. I can’t find anything out of place or disrupting the overall balance; it ends up surprising you with what they offer for the money. This PREMIUM EDITION version is disappearing from shelves, so if you try it and think it doesn’t smell bad, I advise you to grab the biggest bottle, because by the time you figure it out, you might not be able to find it. In short: One of the best Nike versions.

I bought it just due to the hype and its connection to Ultra Male, but considering how it smells, its performance, and the price, I didn’t hesitate and added it to my collection. Fruity in the opening, with vanilla, lavender, and iris in the later phases, making it delicious and a great alternative to the JPG version. Sticky? Not at all! Good longevity, though just average projection. Best used at night and in colder seasons. Finally, as I said, 100% recommended price-to-quality ratio… and spray, spray, spray because the world will end, haha. Rating: 7.5/10

We’re looking at an inspiration for JPG’s Ultramale. In the opening, I perceive a very synthetic part, something fresh and fruity. The magic starts after 2-3 minutes, when these opening notes dissipate and we gradually move into the heart, which is much better constructed and where we find the Ultramale dry-down. On the plus side, the price is unbeatable. For just 12-13€, you get the large 200ml bottle that I doubt you’ll ever finish. On the downside, it lasts only about 3-4 hours and you don’t have the same experience as the JPG fragrance, neither in quality nor evolution. Personally, I think if you really like this scent but don’t want to spend much, go for Zara’s inspiration: “Gourmand Leather.” That one has better quality and longevity.

I was looking for something like Le Male, which is hard to find and expensive here, so I’ve been saving my bottle. I was skeptical about Nike Blue. At $20 for 100ml with good reviews… I thought there must be something fishy. There was no tester in the store, a bad sign. Maybe it’s all hype and the product isn’t that good, but I took the risk and OMG, I was impressed! I still can’t believe how good it is. It has subtle nuances different from Le Male, especially in the opening, which makes it more interesting. Excellent option, no regrets. Very happy. I wonder why I spend on designer perfumes that cost five times more than fragrances like this.

The opening is synthetic, which I don’t like, but after 10-15 minutes vanilla and tonka bean kick in and leave a lovely scent; the initial synthetic pineapple improves significantly. It’s not bad at all. I bought it for €10 for 200ml. Projection and longevity are moderate, leaning towards low.

The opening is absurdly sweet and disappears quickly, then stays sweet and rancid at the same time, with no defined aroma, dense and heavy. After hours, it leaves a pleasant skin scent. It has good projection and sillage. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Honestly… I don’t like it at all. I’ll give it more chances and if I change my mind I’ll edit, but from my humble opinion: cheap junk. The sweetness is unpleasant overall. I haven’t heard Ultramale to compare, but wow… I hope it’s slightly better.

Ultra Male at a quarter of the price. Highly recommended for its excellent quality-to-price ratio, just like all perfumes from this century-old Spanish brand (which has nothing to do with the famous American clothing brand).

Sweet fruity opening turning into caramel, then settling into leather and patchouli, honestly very rich. Recommended by a friend and I was surprised. Given its low price, it’s worth it if you’re a lover of sweet scents. Inspired by Ultra Male by JPG and A*Men by Mugler. Recommended? Yes. For the ridiculously low price, you can’t lose. Special for cold days.

Honestly, it’s worth it for the price. It doesn’t have great performance, but for that laughable price, I overapply it as many times as I want; the opening is a potion of sweet fruits.