For Him Bleu Noir Parfum by Narciso Rodriguez

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For Him Bleu Noir Parfum Narciso Rodriguez 2022

8.0 / 10 219 Ratings

A popular perfume by Narciso Rodriguez for men, released in 2022. The scent is powdery-sweet. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Powdery

Sweet

Woody

Spicy

Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mandarin orange Cypress

Cypress

Italian bergamot

Heart Notes

Iris

Musk

Blue atlas cedar

Cardamom

Base Notes

Tonka bean

Sandalwood Suede

Suede

Vetiver

Perfumer

Sonia Constant

Ratings

Scent

8.0219 Ratings

Longevity

7.3198 Ratings

Sillage

6.8197 Ratings

Bottle

7.9200 Ratings

Value for money

7.8176 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 10/14/2025.

Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is the Romanian model Roberto Sipos.

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What the fragrance is similar to

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Reviews

13 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/19/2022

6.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Lessthanzero
13 Reviews

Lessthanzero

Top Review 11

Boring Noir

I'm a man, and I love many of Narcriso Rodriguez's scents for women. Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT (created by Francis Kurkdjian [!] AND Christine Nagel [!!] ) is a bonafide masterpiece, and many others in the women's collection are simultaneously well-crafted, unusual, sexy, and crowd-pleasing.

I keep buying men's fragrances from NR, hoping to like one. With Bleu Noir Parfum I am, once again, disappointed.

Bleu Noir Parfum is a let down because it SHOULD be where this house shines: A gender-bending, understated but sexy take on a well known perfume genre (in this case, the recent "iris for men" trend). It fails to achieve any of that, and is instead mediocre, very butch, very sweet, and very linear.

Other notes:

- Has very little to do with the original Bleu Noir (which I liked but found too masculine for myself)

- Contrary to hype, it is not even faintly reminiscent of Dior Homme Intense

- Performance is good, as expected from NR

- Anyone else annoyed that across designer perfumery, "parfum" has no technical meaning? There is no noticeable difference in quality, projection, or longevity between the various Bleu Noirs (EDT, EDP, Extreme(?), and Parfum.) It would be nice if these words actually referred to concentration.

- To the marketers at Narciso/ Shiseido: We've had enough Bleu Noir flankers. The world is ready for a new, daring Narciso Rodriguez for Men.

06/12/2025

5Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

Smirky
483 Reviews

Smirky

Helpful Review 3

Too powdery

This is a joint review of the following four Narciso Rodriguez fragrances:
For Him Bleu Noir EdT
For Him Bleu Noir EdT Extreme
For Him Bleu Noir EdP
For Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Testing these four was a valuable experiment for me. I determined two things:
1. I don't like strong cardamom scents
2. I don't care for very powdery fragrances.

Since three of these four fragrances have these two characteristics in varying degrees, three were rated lower while a fourth was rated better. Now, let's get into the specifics of all four.....

For Him Bleu Noir EdT was the most cardamom forward of the four fragrances but also fairly low in the powdery attribute. The strong cardamom, which was evident from the start, really caused me to immediately dislike it.

For Him Bleu Noir EdT Extreme did not have cardamom and wasn't powdery. Surprisingly, as a flanker, it went off in a totally different direction. It is a nice freshie. I'd describe the scent as fresh, woody and slightly green. Pleasant to wear but not an outstanding fragrance that would induce me to buy a full bottle.

For Him Bleu Noir EdP is an in-between fragrance. The cardamom note, although still quite noticeable, was toned down compared to the EdT but the powdery attribute was dialed up. The scent clearly sits between the EdT and the Parfum. Because of the still strong cardamom, I didn't care for it.

For Him Bleu Noir Parfum dials the cardamom down even more than the EdP but significantly dials up the powdery attribute. I did not care for the strong powdery aspect.

If I had to choose one, it would be the Extreme which I certainly wouldn't mind wearing.

Regarding performance, all four were rather moderate in the projection department after the first hour. Longevity was a mixed bag. The EdT and EdP had very good longevity even though they hung close to the skin. They were still noticeable after 12 hours. The Parfum dropped out after about 8 hours while the Extreme has the worst performance. It was gone in about 6 hours.

My recommendations would be as follows. If you're looking for a strong cardamom fragrance, definitely go with the EdT. If you want a very powdery fragrance, go with the Parfum. If you'd like something more in between, go with the EdP. If you want a freshie, there are a lot better options than the Extreme.

04/29/2025

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Mkayy
1 Review

Mkayy

Helpful Review 3

Classy clean sweetness

Nice iris scent, classy clean vibe, perfect for the office or restaurant, but still playful with some sweetness.
I really think this one's underrated, especially the longevity and sillage, for me it's definitely better than the ratings are. I easily get 4-6 hours longevity at least, with good sillage. It's not a powerhouse, but definitely reasonable in my opinion.

03/25/2023

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Basti87
1042 Reviews

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Basti87

Helpful Review 15

Valentino Uomo-DNA in a light version

The Narciso Rodriguez For Him line is already really good and highly appreciated by me. The endless women's line For Her is also among the best in the designer sector for me. The sub-line For Him Bleu Noir already includes 4 pieces, of which I own 3. Only the EdT is still missing. The other 3 live up to their name Bleu to some extent: fresh, lightly blue, shower gel-like, but in an elegant way. This one, however, stands out quite clearly from the rest. It could also have its own name and bottle, but often the product is marketed with a well-known name and design. However, they all share the note of blue Atlas cedar, probably also the reason for the bleu name.
Without a doubt, this is a fragrance in the style of Valentino Uomo (Intense) and its counterparts. Powdery, leathery, sweet. Nevertheless, I must say that I particularly enjoy wearing this, even just in between. Simply a crowd-pleaser that is easy to like and works great in everyday life and is never "over the top."

This fragrance is available in 50 and 100ml. It's not cheap, but it's in the "normal" designer range. You can get 50ml for around 50 euros, and the 100ml usually for around 80 euros. Price-wise, this is fair, as I find this fragrance quite high-quality. Those looking for a pure evening scent should rather reach for Valentino, as that one projects better.
I find all the bottles really beautiful, but they are rather secondary for me.

When you spray this fragrance, you are immediately greeted by that familiar sweet-powdery note that you have smelled so many times before. Anyone looking for something completely new will likely be disappointed here. If you already have one of these fragrances in your collection, you don't necessarily need this one. However, I find it great for everyday wear. Like a light version. Sillage toned down, with a bit of freshness added. Even though the sillage is not as good as its relatives: it remains in a very, very pleasant range. It doesn't bother, and if someone comes close to you, it is definitely noticed. Sometimes just the right thing.
The iris and leather are very present from the start. However, the leather is rather pleasantly in the background throughout, which I really like. The floral-powdery-fresh iris is simply convincing and comes across as extremely uncomplicated here. Cardamom is also present, but nicely mild. A slight freshness is also in the mix. The base and the dry-down then come across very softly: a gentle woody base with sweet and leathery accents. Cedarwood and creamy-sweet tonka fade out very sensually. Overall, a great creation that ranks very high for me in this fragrance type.
Due to its unobtrusive aura, you can wear this fragrance almost all the time, and it is perfect for people who do not want to forgo sweet scents in everyday life. I enjoy wearing this fragrance even just in between, as you can easily overspray it and it has a pleasant performance. The longevity is okay, but for this type of fragrance, there could have been more.

Overall, for me, a worthwhile alternative, especially for everyday use. Where the others are rather too much, this one convinces with a sympathetic restraint without really being too weak. For me, a great release.

06/13/2025

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Leimbacher
2869 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Helpful Review 16

No, You Are Breathtaking!

A bit like the old Lanvin "Arpege Pour Homme" but even more delicate and modern, this sensational Narciso Rodriguez comes across. Is it still a "Bleu Noir"? Not really. On the other hand, the line didn't have the absolute and consistent scent DNA for me - but the Narciso Rodriguez brand certainly does. And "Bleu Noir Parfum" fits perfectly and is absolutely a new highlight!

"Bleu Noir Parfum" is an airy iris masterpiece. Light blue to pink. Very delicate, very fine, very unisex. With a certain NR muskiness casually. This may not suit or please everyone overall. But I consider it one of the best designer fragrances that have emerged this decade so far. Especially since Dior is struggling so much. "Bleu Noir Parfum" makes even its already good "brother fragrances" look outdated, but fundamentally it is a completely different playing field and its own thing. Lipsticky, sweet, royally floral. With beige leather accents and a certain lightness of being. All year round. Simply delicious, simply stylish. The opposite of macho and masculine, rather androgynous. And yet I can wear it very well, even though I look zero androgynous. It complements itself. This is how you create fragrances that are in tune with the times. This is how Narciso Rodriguez surpasses himself. Not the reinvention of the male iris - but the ideal rounding.

Bottle: strong, heavy, beautiful, minimalist
Sillage: always perfectly balanced between soft and strong
Longevity: 7-8 hours - rather typical scent and house than typically "parfum"

Conclusion: a direct iris classic... Powdery, not sloppy at all, absolutely brilliant. The best "Bleu Noir" - even if it’s no longer aquatic... Phenomenal and delicate. Could also be YSL in its best phase. Makes the nostrils flutter and the soul indulge.

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