Guy Laroche Drakkar Bleu - Iconic Designer Fragrance - Powerful Aquatic Fresh Eau de Parfum - Aquatic Foug

When I was a teenager (the early to mid ’90’s), I went through a preppy phase where I was interested in designer clothes and colognes. Of course, I couldn’t afford any of those things, but, over the years, some of the sales associates at the local Macy’s took pity on me lurking around the cologne counter and were kind enough to give me some samples. Two of the most common I received were Cool Water and Drakkar Noir. I loved both and still do today. Fast forward thirty years later: Possibly going through a midlife crisis, I woke up one day with the idea that I needed to add a few fragrances back into my routine. A quick search for “best affordable colognes” brought me here. I picked up a 3.4 oz bottle of Bleu for under $30 as a Black Friday deal, and brother, what a deal it was… I won’t bore you with too much detail, but if you like the two colognes I mentioned above, or blue fragrances in general, I’d recommend giving this a try. If Drakkar Noir and Cool Water had a baby, Drakkar Bleu is what you would get. With the first spray, icy mint and green apple give this a fresh feel, with just enough sage and bergamot to keep it grounded. Then, as it dries down, lavender and patchouli kick in to add some maturity and remind you that you’re at a Drakkar fougère family event. Subtle, never overwhelming, and very well balanced, three sprays below the neck lasts the entire work day. Lots of compliments received, too. I’ll just add that I enjoyed this fragrance so much, it inspired me to build up a small collection of colognes - including Drakkar Intense, another newer, updated, and very affordable, take on the Drakkar legacy. Drakkar Bleu is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a unique, affordable, blue addition to their fragrance collection. Read more

absolute stunner. If you’re looking for something crisp, clean, and effortlessly fresh, this fragrance delivers like a cool ocean breeze after a long, hot day. From the first spray, you get this sharp, refreshing splash of oceanic brightness—like diving straight into clear blue water. It’s invigorating without being overpowering, smooth without being boring, and somehow manages to stay both modern and timeless. The scent settles into a balanced blend of fresh citrus, clean aromatics, and that unmistakable cool “ocean vibe” that makes you feel like you just stepped off a yacht (even if you’re really just heading to Walmart). Large bottle, Easy to use just point and spray... bottle doesnt deliver too much or too ;ittle, it's just right. Longevity? Surprisingly solid. Compliments? Oh yeah—this one gets noticed in the best way. If you want something that smells crisp, fresh, ocean-clean, and confidently cool, Drakkar Bleu is the move. A straight 10/10, no hesitation. Read more

This is a good scent with clean aquatic freshness. For EDP it has a good lasting scent time. For the price paid it’s a good value sent. I think it’s best as a daily wear if you’re not really trying to impress anyone. But if you’re looking for something on a warm day when you’re going to the park or maybe window shopping it’s a nice scent. Definitely not one. I would recommend for date night or trying to impress your special someone. But if you’re looking for a clean fresh scent, this one’s not bad. Also, I think the description from the vendor was good and to the point. . Read more

I love this smell and this is my new cologne now that Versace blue jeans went to crap..Drakar has a very sweet smell and it's not overpowering also has good shelve life on you after you spray it. I give 5 but prob 4. Read more

Picked this up as a blind buy and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it’s a blue fragrance, but it has almost a niche-style backbone to it—definitely not your usual generic fresh scent. It’s perfect for summer because it’s fresh and clean, but there’s also a darker, deeper edge to it. Honestly, it smells like drinking an Old Fashioned at a tiki bar in Cancun. Fresh, smooth, and just a little dangerous. I don’t need another bottle right now, but when I do, I’ll definitely be reordering. Read more

Drakkar Bleu ( EDP. ) It a scent that at first, you like and dislike all at once. You waiver back n fourth do I like it or not ?! I wore to work and I had a couple of people tell me they did not care for it. But I did have a couple of females tell me they absolutely loved it. I ( myself ), I actually like the scent, it's manly, and mysterious. But... My biggest problem with it is it does not project very strongly from the body, you have to spray a lot, and ppl have to be very close to smell it. And it does not last long !!! I've worn it at home all day and at work all day the next day. And again at work another day. I have to reapply the cologne like every 2 hours. Or it's just a skin sent. I would say 30 mins too 1 hour of actual projection from the body out to someone ... ( tops. ) Then it is just a slight body scent. You have to be very close to even smell it. And I put four to six sprays on at a time. And after 3 too 4 hours I could barely smell it on my own body, sticking my nose straight to my skin. This is supposed to be an ( EDP ) , I have longer lasting EDT sprays. Read more

Great smell very fresh and clean with all day strength. I use it as a daily cologne and have had several complaints on it. Read more

I've started using this as an alternative to long-standing Davidoff Cool Water (nice to have alternatives). Excellent fresh and complex mint/crisp-fruit aroma, with a little green-herb undertone. Long-lasting (24 hours) under long-sleeve shirt. Cool Water has more of a woody tone, making this is more like sliced cucumber. I plan on switching back-and-forth to keep both interesting. Read more