Courrèges in Blue (1983) by Courrèges

Courrèges in Blue 1983

Version from 1983
Greenfan1701
04/29/2025 - 11:32 AM
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Pricing
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Bottle
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Sillage
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Longevity
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Scent

Blue blooms.....

....so definitely not the gentian here.

I treated myself to another "old" treasure, it arrived yesterday and I had to test it immediately. - But wait, first pour some from the bulk bottle into a 5 ml spray bottle, leave to stand, wait until everything has settled a little and only then: SPRAY ON!

I find that spraying allows the fragrance to spread much better and you can perceive the fragrances much more subtly. - Well, that's how I feel anyway.

I used to remember it as being much more intense, but it's been so long, my memory could be deceiving me or not?

In any case, the start is fruity, it's probably something "orangey", aha I read mandarin, but I can detect something more peachy myself, which I like, but it could just be my imagination, right ;-)
Well, it doesn't last long, because I immediately get a tart, mossy scent afterwards, an incomparably pleasant, beautiful "mooston", which I suspect is real oakmoss, but who knows.
The longer I sniffed, the more subtle the floral notes wafted into my nose, although at first I thought they must have already faded, because I didn't smell much. No tuberose, no violets, not even jasmine, which is always a bit overpowering.
In any case, I can't make out what exactly I'm smelling, but regardless, it smells pleasant and friendly. Not cool, not particularly tart either, a little woody, but only faintly.
Also a little soapy, in my opinion, but that doesn't bother me, I like it.

Unfortunately, I had to spray it on 3 times, 5 minutes apart, to get it to smell reasonably chypry. I think this is probably due to my very old skin and perhaps also the age of the perfume?
Or maybe it's my nose?
They say you lose your sense of smell as you get older, and now it's happened to me.
So I have to be careful that I don't get on people's nerves with my spraying. But my boyfriend, who gets most of it, is already used to it. Anyway, he said: "mmh, smells good". (end of comment).

I really like the scent, even if it does seem a little old-fashioned, but I'll definitely be using it a lot in the spring.
9 Comments
Paloma58Paloma58 1 month ago
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A pleasure to read! I was afraid Tuberose and her riot sisters were going to stir things up. Fortunately, they don't seem to be ☺️.
ElAttarineElAttarine 3 months ago
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I was disappointed with the other blue one. Sounds better here.
0815abc0815abc 3 months ago
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That's right, it's a bit out of date, doesn't bother any great minds 😁
That's a fine one!
TradescantiaTradescantia 3 months ago
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I'm glad you and your husband like it. That makes two of us happy.
I suspect that old perfumes like this can lose a bit of their radiance, but it's not mandatory, in such cases you're ordering a kind of surprise egg, which is why I'm rather cautious, but only those who dare can win.
There is another Eau de Courréges that has a green tint, so maybe that's worth a try.
Flakon11eFlakon11e 3 months ago
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I had tested something from Courrèges once and was disappointed. Your text reads very well, so I'll probably give it another chance.
SerenissimaSerenissima 3 months ago
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Sounds like it's a fine one of its kind!
At the moment, pouring is better for me; the spray mist can really get to me.
DuftmolekülDuftmolekül 3 months ago
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It's a pity that this fragrance was no longer produced, my wife still has fond memories of it.
PollitaPollita 3 months ago
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Orange - tangerine - peach - perfect for the sunny weather :)
GelisGelis 3 months ago
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Sounds like a fine little water. Yes, I can also perceive sprayed fragrances better.