Giorgio Armani Prive La Femme Bleue
How it smells
It smells mostly iris and powdery. Cacao and iris at the top, benzoin and incense in the middle and benzoin and bourbon vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Prive La Femme Bleue notes
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What you smell first
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The main smell
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What stays on your skin
Smell profile
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Giorgio Armani Prive La Femme Bleue
Prive La Femme Bleue comes from Giorgio Armani.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €359. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Amouage Reflection 45.
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Is Prive La Femme Bleue your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by powdery and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and powdery smells and notes like benzoin and benzoin. Less obvious notes include pink pepper, iris and cacao. Perfume fans rate it 4.24 out of 5.
Which weather suits Prive La Femme Bleue
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Prive La Femme Bleue dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Amouage Reflection 45 (7 shared notes), Clinique Cocoa & Cashmere unisex (11 shared notes), Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (6 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme starts from €138.
Quick answers
Does Prive La Femme Bleue last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Prive La Femme Bleue?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.