Signature Blue Al Haramain

When it comes to masculine seductive scents, classics like Aventus, Fierce, or BdC immediately come to mind.
They give the wearer a fresh, masculine character and are not overly sweet.
That's why I almost always choose a fresh and sporty fragrance when dating; in a relationship, it can be a bit sweeter and more experimental.
Sporty, citrusy, fresh scents have the advantage that you can hardly go wrong with them, and they are generally well-received by most noses.
However, they sometimes lack a certain twist or the refinement that other fragrance directions often possess. Naysayers might even call them shower gel scents.

Al Haramain Signature Blue surprises with a very good BdC twin.
However, it is more of a fraternal twin, as it carries a lot of independence and a rebellious citrus top note.
Once it is captured and slightly muted by the woody base, Signature Blue develops into a true champion.
In fact, I even prefer the Arabic version from the middle stage over the original BdC EdT.
It is woodier, rounder, and more pleasing, boasts a good longevity of 8h+, and has a top sillage. For just under 30 euros, it is absolutely worthy of a blind buy. What more could a man want?

I indirectly received my first compliment from a young lady about the scent in the supermarket afterward. She whispered to her friend, "Something smells really awesome here!"
It couldn't go better for Signature Blue!
It has that sexy, citrusy-woody BdC DNA, which is certainly a guarantee for quick compliments.

The only downside for me is the cap, which sits too tightly on the atomizer and can pull off the spray head cover with careless handling.
This does result in a point deduction for the bottle, but it certainly doesn't diminish the fragrance.

In conclusion, I can only say that I will skip the significantly more expensive BdC in the future.

Al Haramain has once again done a really great job! Chapeau!

First of all, I am very happy to be the first to review this brilliant fragrance. I am generally a fan of scents from the Orient, as they usually offer a lot of quality for relatively little money. This also applies to the Signature Blue by Al Haramain, but more on that later.

First, let's talk about the bottle. Or better yet, I'll start with the packaging. AMAZING! Absolutely amazing. No joke. A book-cover-like packaging made of soft solid cardboard (lined inside with soft felt), which you can actually open like a book. Once opened, the beautiful bottle inside (not standing) comes into view. The design is of course reminiscent of Dior Homme, but is done in blue with transparent liquid. When you hold the flanker in your hand, you can feel the high quality. Sensational. This also applies to the packaging. Everything comes across as high-quality. If you didn't know the price of the product, you could easily estimate it at 150€, easily. Externally, I am absolutely thrilled.

Does my enthusiasm hold up against the inner values of Signature Blue? YES, YES, and once again, YES! The first spray reveals a citrus freshness reminiscent of Bonheur, with the bitter orange providing a very positive, slightly bitter influence. The geranium almost merges with the vetiver in the base to create a wonderful spicy-woody composition, always accompanied by the initial citrus freshness. This accord is not only fresh but also clean, elegant, and sexy, rivaling the BdC (EDT and EDP) in every way. Although, the sillage is slightly better with the EDP of Chanel. But the mere fact that Al Haramain offers an incredibly great BdC clone for just about 20€ makes you overlook the sillage.

Conclusion: a fragrance that is very high quality both inside and out, which is almost on par with the BdC. Definitely worth trying. Especially for the price, you can't go wrong.

Edit: the fragrance is labeled as unisex. I definitely think it suits men. I wouldn't want to smell it on women. That's my opinion.

I ordered this fragrance blind because I have been searching for a good BDC clone for years….
Most clones smell horrifically synthetic and cheap.
The reason I still don’t reach for the original is the relatively moderate longevity on my skin, which I have to note with many designer fragrances, and the projection is rather poor on my skin.
Accordingly, I have tried many clones, but unfortunately, all have been weak or cheaply synthetic so far….
Signature Blue is not an absolutely perfect copy, and that’s what makes the fragrance special!
It is somewhat independent but captures what I love about BDC and is not desperately trying to smell exactly the same, making it a very successful fragrance with great similarity and definitely the same feeling.
The performance on my skin is crazy, lasting 8 hours with 3 to 4 hours of good projection, making it even better than BDC for me……
I can recommend this fragrance to anyone who might be disappointed with the performance of modern designer fragrances and is looking for a more affordable alternative.
( I would like to add that BDC used to have very good performance; it should not be overwhelming!
But lately, I have the feeling that many fragrances have been reformulated and weakened.)

First of all, the positive aspects:
The perfume lasts a good 6 hours and the sillage is good, but not too overpoweringly noticeable. It smells very fresh and citrusy for the first 10 minutes, but not really like Bleu de Chanel.

After 30 minutes, I notice a similarity, but it doesn't quite reach 100% of bdc. edt.

Conclusion: a good scent in its own way.

"Al Haramain" is already a good brand, just like "Chanel," only much younger. I appreciate both very much, especially since most of the fragrances are very harmonious, there are numerous different scent concepts for various tastes, and the prices (at least not yet) are not exaggerated.
I cannot and do not want to compare the two brands or specific similar fragrances directly. I can only describe the pleasant perfume that is now residing on my skin.
It starts very uplifting with various citrus fruit notes, ranging from warm-sweet-fresh to bitter-fresh. Many facets of a "genre."
Quickly, the slightly minty-rosy scents of a scented geranium join in, providing cheerful pep. Like a "day at the sea," wonderfully fresh, slightly salty "aquatic" breezes waft around the nose and ears, the warm sun on the skin, pleasant, no sweat-inducing scorching.
Then, woody-earthy tones create a "rustic ambiance," reminiscent of one of the thatched cottages made from local woods (mostly pines) by the Baltic Sea.
A bit rugged and herb-rough, but wonderfully cozy and purposefully comfortable.
I gladly let such slightly unruly, yet refined fragrances waft around my nose,
this time one from "Al Haramain."