Light Blue Summer Vibes by Dolce&Gabbana

You need a thousand sprays for it to be noticeable; the lemon is rich, yes. It lasts a breath, just for people to smell it up close. But it works for layering; I combined it with Lattafa’s Victoria and ended up with a much more potent lemon.

What a disappointment! I bought it on offer without smelling it because I know the classic Light Blue well. I sprayed it and had to press my nose to my arm to feel the scent; even so, it felt so light that it was like I’d splashed water with a bit of lemon. One thing is that the perfume doesn’t last all day, as it’s citrusy and we all know that. Another very different thing is that it doesn’t release any aroma even at the moment of spraying, which surprised me greatly for the worse.

I think this is now my favourite LB. That peach note really tames the intense citrus that defines it. It’s still similar but much more balanced. I wish it lasted longer, as on me it only lasts 3-4 hours. However, I’m not complaining because 100ml cost me nearly 33,000 Chilean pesos (approx. $33) in the free zone, so at that price I have no issues. It reminds me very much of Acqua Fiorentina by Creed, with that citrus blended with sweet notes that soften the sharpness.

Ahh, what a delight! First, a rich citrus that awakens the nose without being offensive, followed by an incredibly sweet peach that never becomes cloying because it’s tinted with bergamot. I bought it during an irresistible offer, blindly, trusting in LB and D&G, and it was a great success.

I wanted to try it because I truly love Light Blue, but since the pandemic I can’t handle perfumes with cedar. I owned the classic twice, then bought the Intense version, and all I could smell was the cedar wood that irritated my sinuses, so I ended up gifting it. I would love for this flanker to have musk instead of cedar; it would be brilliant and even cleaner; still, I didn’t doubt falling for the temptation. Edit: Well, I did buy it, haha. What a beautiful fragrance; with just three notes they’ve managed to match the scent of the classic LB without the blinding cedar. This version is much creamier but retains the LB signature. Its longevity is very good, around 6 hours on skin and clothes, then close to the skin. I’m definitely sticking with this flanker; I hope they don’t discontinue it as they tend to do.

This Light Blue is almost identical to the first, except it doesn’t feel as woody, but the lemon opening is identical. Rich as my beloved firstborn, fresh, sophisticated, clean, and not complicated at all for those who like fruity citrus scents.

I love this fragrance as much as I suffer from how it disappears in just 30 minutes. I’m not sure if I stop smelling it or if it just vanishes, but that’s why I still haven’t bought it, even though it’s one of the scents I adore most for summer. It’s fresh, lovely, sweeter and fruitier than Light Blue. Personally, I like it much more. But it lasts the length of a sigh, which sends me down the wretched path. I won’t rule out falling for it anyway… 😔

As I love Light Blue, I had to try this version. Summer vibes is everything Light Blue is but with a creamy touch and more ‘vanilla-ish’. I’m surprised by its composition of just three notes versus the original because they really smell identical, only that when it dries down it feels like a creamy peach; on skin, it reminds me of those sweets in Mexico called ‘sugus’. I loved it, I won’t deny it. It’s beautiful, and although I’m not one to own the original or its flankers because they often aren’t worth it, this time I make an exception because I can’t resist such delicious scents. Please, D&G, make these jewels last longer!!

I bought a Light Blue after reminding myself a thousand times that they don’t last on my skin. I tried it in a perfumery in the middle of a heatwave, and it made me feel so fresh and pleasant that I couldn’t resist buying it. Then, at home and after several days, I’m still delighted with how this flanker smells, very similar to the original. But the truth is, it lasts as long as it takes me to leave the house and go downstairs to the entrance… I’m wasting euros by the second, haha.

A simple, fresh, summery and clean aroma. It has everything to be a summer star perfume, one of the few today that are ‘clean’ scents smelling of ‘just out of the shower’ yet maintain the feminine and sophisticated touch that only a perfume can give. I wear it with great joy; it infects me with that summer glow, that sunlight streaming through the window in the mornings, that good humour. With a citrus opening that fades to reveal the peach with a woody base, it’s a perfume that I simply cannot do without in the mornings and on hot days. I love it. It reminds me greatly of a discontinued Cannon perfume from my country called ‘Sens’ (the bottle simulated a green drop), which I used back in 2010/2011 if I remember correctly. And curiously, perhaps this was a copy of the original Light Blue and I didn’t know it.

🔎👃🏻 SUMMER HAS NO GENDER 👃🏻🔍 UNISEX, in all caps and with all the letters, so no one tries to sell you the idea that this is purely feminine because it’s a lie. What looks incredible on women? Undoubtedly, but on a man too, believe me. Fruity aroma, very fresh and shouting ‘summer’ from every angle. I’ve worn it, and apart from being a real treat and, in my opinion, much better than its boring male version, it lasts longer and is more enjoyable. This is it. RESULT: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ ☆

SUMMER HAS NO GENDER, period. In all caps, let no one sell you the idea that this is purely feminine because it’s a lie. Does it look incredible on women? Undoubtedly, but on a man too, believe me. Fruity aroma, very fresh, and it screams ‘summer’ from all sides. I’ve worn it, and apart from being a delight, in my opinion, it’s much better than its male version, which is bland. It lasts longer and tastes better. That’s how it should be. RESULT: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ ☆

Looking for something new, I found this version of Light Blue. The blue ceramic bottle instantly gave me Mediterranean vibes. It smells citrusy at first, then shifts to something fruity and creamy without losing its freshness. It’s very similar to the original but softer, and over time it gains a woody touch, though it remains light. It lasts about 6-7 hours with a moderate trail that stays consistent throughout. It reminds me of summer, parties, and that cocktail at the beach bar. I liked it because it brought back memories of my holidays in Turkey with my boyfriend.

This version is even fruitier than the original: coconut, pear, raspberry, and blackcurrant, which appeals to me more. It’s very close to Light Blue Intense. I’m glad D&G manages their fragrances directly, as the care is palpable. I would buy it without hesitation for my collection. The packaging is beautiful with that iconic fabric design. It smells juicy and feminine. Recommended despite the short longevity. Ideal as a gift 🎁💕