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post #61 of 79
3/1/12 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by lovingthealien View Post

I think it's one of Chanel's worst ever, even considering the abysmal Allure flankers for women.

I have to agree.....This does not do well on my skin!!!
Gary
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post #62 of 79
3/1/12 at 5:14pm
Extremely generic, but a pleasent smell nonetheless
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post #63 of 79
3/1/12 at 5:25pm
If anyone has Bleu and doesn't like it I will gladly trade a 95% full 100ml bottle of Egoiste for it.

***edit*** Nevermind. I think I'll give it another chance.
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post #64 of 79
3/1/12 at 5:31pm
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Originally Posted by racuda View Post

If anyone has Bleu and doesn't like it I will gladly trade a 95% full 100ml bottle of Egoiste for it.

Damn good deal!
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post #65 of 79
3/1/12 at 5:37pm
I'll trade my l'instant de gurlain pour homme extreme for it!
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post #66 of 79
3/1/12 at 5:40pm
I think Bleu is fantastic, but I will be honest, I disliked it for a good year after I wore it. Once I got over my snobbiness "this isn't something new", I started appreciating it allot. I seriously enjoy the scent and it is in my mainstay, lasts a long time too!
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post #67 of 79
3/1/12 at 7:04pm
I just like the right compliments coming from the right ones. People can say " you smell nice! " even when you wear nothing. By the way, Bleu is terrible IMO.
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post #68 of 79
3/1/12 at 7:15pm
I suppose it is somewhat boring, but it's not as boring as say, Abercrombie and Fitch Fierce.
It smells clean, pleasant and inoffensive. Perfect for a professional environment.
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post #69 of 79
3/1/12 at 7:31pm
I think it smells really good, just a bit boring. Great for work.
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post #70 of 79
3/1/12 at 7:54pm
I love it very much and don't find it boring. I find many subtle facets hidden within that I notice more with repeated wearings. This is a scent you have to really wear a few times on skin to appreciate. I get tons of compliments when I wear it also. People can slam this one all they want, but I love it and it's making Chanel a lot of money with good reason.
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post #71 of 79
4/12/12 at 4:09pm
I finally devoted my full attention to this frag, and disliked it intensely. The "verdict" on this one may involve your feelings about iso e super, because that seemed to be present in large amounts. I agree with Michael over at his fromtoptobottom-perfumepatter blog (http://fromtoptobottom-perfumepatter...de-chanel.html), in that I view this fragrance as "a formula that includes generic, slightly synthetic citrus, sweet cola-ish musk and that iso e super, slightly buzzy cedar accord." I don't understand the claims that there are high quality ingredients here, other than perhaps really fleeting top notes (because I try to avoid top notes). I prefer "super cheapo" Benetton Verde to this one, if I want this type of idea (that one seems to have little, or at least a lot less iso e super).
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post #72 of 79
4/12/12 at 6:06pm
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Originally Posted by TWB View Post

.......I do prefer the heart to drydown phase of Bleu....

And so do I. Its top notes are so generic.
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post #73 of 79
4/12/12 at 9:28pm
Bleu is a pleasant, often-complemented, flexible scent. I strongly recommend it for office wear.
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post #74 of 79
4/12/12 at 10:14pm
my favourite modern chanel,good stuff..
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post #75 of 79
4/13/12 at 6:17am
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Originally Posted by bejahu View Post

Bleu is a pleasant, often-complemented, flexible scent. I strongly recommend it for office wear.

I agree, but not when you wear 4 sprays like I did this AM. UGGGHHH, I overdid it! At least it's a fresh scent and not a heavy one. It will wear down by the time I embrace my family this evening.
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post #76 of 79
4/13/12 at 6:52am
on my skin, it's not about the smell itself but it is all about the poor longevity.
really poor
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post #77 of 79
4/14/12 at 7:05am
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Originally Posted by ftUK View Post

on my skin, it's not about the smell itself but it is all about the poor longevity.
really poor

Maybe fatigue or even a fake?

Bleu lasts like forever on my skin...
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post #78 of 79
4/14/12 at 7:13am
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Originally Posted by Indie_Guy View Post

I love it very much and don't find it boring. I find many subtle facets hidden within that I notice more with repeated wearings. This is a scent you have to really wear a few times on skin to appreciate. I get tons of compliments when I wear it also. People can slam this one all they want, but I love it and it's making Chanel a lot of money with good reason.

Very well-stated. My thoughts exactly.
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post #79 of 79
4/14/12 at 7:19am
For sure it was not fake as I tried few times at counter.
I love it though but just do not feel it worth a bottle for this moment
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