What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is thyme and bergamot. The heart brings sage and nutmeg. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
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
John Mac Steed Blue EDC in detail
Blue EDC comes from John Mac Steed. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Blue longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Blue: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like sage and vetiver. Less obvious notes include basil and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
If you like Blue, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (6 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (7 shared notes), Jaguar (7 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Questions people ask
Is Blue expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
Can women wear Blue?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.