What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Marigold and aldehydes at the top, black currant and peach in the middle and oakmoss and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
In Blue notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Courreges In Blue EDP in detail
Courreges is the house behind In Blue EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage. Base notes like oakmoss and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Courreges
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are La Fille De L'Air, Empreinte new Courreges and Eau De Courreges.
In Blue through the year
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
The style of In Blue
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like black currant and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include coriander, tuberose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €22, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2011 and 2014.
If you like In Blue, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (14 shared notes), Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (14 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (11 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (14 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did In Blue come out?
It came out in 1983.
Is In Blue better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between In Blue EDP and Courreges In Blue Eau de Toilette Courreges?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.