Orange bottle, 10x bitter orange mentioned in the marketing, a split orange on the advertisement... There is no way around it, one must suspect that the bitter orange is meant to shape the main character of the perfume. Therefore, it is all the more surprising that the scent smells a bit different than I expected.
Yes, in the opening, this advertised bitter orange is indeed recognizable BUT much more subtle than expected. I would have anticipated a sparkling, zesty orange with a slight acidity, but in this case, the bitter orange is very unprovocative and quiet, blending under the woody notes. If I had to illustrate this metaphorically, I would say it’s as if not only the orange was thrown into the juicer, but also the branch it was hanging from. But different than expected does not necessarily mean bad. I like the opening, even though it is rather quiet and unremarkable.
However, the orange fades relatively quickly, and after 20-30 minutes, unfortunately, a synthetic note emerges. Probably triggered by lavender, which has made me extremely skeptical whenever I discover lavender in a perfume's ingredient list. Because unfortunately, it is usually associated with cheaper designer scents, as is the case here. Towards the end, it becomes woodier and a bit creamy. Fortunately, at least the woods are not overly marked by synthetics. The manufacturer particularly promotes one of the woods: "An elegant upcycling ingredient - oak wood infusion. Distilled from oak wood chips from cognac barrels." The term "upcycling," which comes from "recycling," is about enhancing a waste product, in this case, used cognac barrels, through repurposing. It’s a nice thought that the wood from old barrels is incorporated into perfumes, thus giving it a second life. The only question is which alcohol the wood prefers, in the barrel or in the bottle?!
There is a fundamental problem that I keep hearing in reviews of the "L'homme" series from YSL, namely the weak performance. Unfortunately, this is also the case here, as four sprays on the neck last only two hours in self-perception. For an EdP, this is very weak, and accordingly, I find the price too high.
The bottle fits perfectly with the color of the bitter orange and immediately indicates that this is a "L'homme" scent from YSL.
This perfume is a solid flanker, but it could definitely show a bit more courage and present itself stronger and more provocatively.
La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique feels like a more electrifying alternative from its own house.
Top Notes 
Bitter orange
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Provençal lavender
Geranium
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Oak barrel
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