Finally, I was able to test this fragrance, even though it had to wait until a trip to England to encounter it at Birmingham Airport - and I am positively surprised. Somehow it has something, even though it is quite simply constructed. But perhaps it is precisely its balance that it brings.
Desire Blue is fruity and slightly sweet, with its scent development remaining relatively unchanged. Why not, if it’s good? So I would like to champion this fragrance now, after it obviously failed at Taurus1967 back then (I hope I don't end up like him in the long run, first great then not so much ;-)
The EDT smells best at half an arm's length with a pleasant sillage that feels discreet yet clearly perceptible - as a lovely fresh scent. It does bring a slight synthetic-scratchy sweetness, which probably contributes to its long-lasting quality, but it doesn't really bother me. I still like it. Perhaps the lychee brings warmth to its fruitiness, which just happens to be my favorite fruit. The mandarin also comes in strong, easily noticeable but by no means sour. However, the bergamot only has a spot character, lasting for the first 10-15 minutes, after which the pleasant fruit dominance takes over, and after a few hours, the sweet woods become more noticeable, forming a very balanced base.
The longevity is quite good at about 7 hours (sprayed on the shirt) and the sillage is excellent. Overall, a warm, slightly sweet fruity scent that is quite pleasing yet not arbitrary. While Desire Blue has no edges or corners to stand out, you can't really go wrong with it either.
Conclusion: A solid all-rounder for fruity-sweet fans and good value for money with blind buy suitability.
