Oriental Essence - Bleu Byzantin 2015

Oriental Essence - Bleu Byzantin by Rituals
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7.1 / 10 204 Ratings
A perfume by Rituals for men, released in 2015. The scent is fresh-aquatic. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Aquatic
Citrus
Fruity
Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Juniper berryJuniper berry Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CypressCypress Water mintWater mint Violet leafViolet leaf LavenderLavender
Base Notes Base Notes
Fougère notesFougère notes VetiverVetiver
Ratings
Scent
7.1204 Ratings
Longevity
6.3183 Ratings
Sillage
6.2184 Ratings
Bottle
7.6202 Ratings
Value for money
7.8128 Ratings
Submitted by WiB, last update on 02/08/2025.

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Arcane

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If only...
...those Rituals... would last a slight bit longer. Then the Amsterdam-based brand, with their slick presentation and accessible stores happily peddling a pseudo-spiritual wellness experience, would definitely be higher up in the hierarchy of Planet Fragrance by now. As it stands, the longevity, or rather brevity of their pleasant perfumes has prohibited that ascendance. But perhaps that is not their goal at all. Perhaps Rituals...' main focus is 'just' to produce ephemeric little olfactory treats that are affordable and leave a smile or two on the face of those who wear them. In a world filled with ugliness, that in itself is an accomplishment.

And so we come to the EdP that is evocatively named Bleu Byzantin, a creation from 2015 and still available. It smells almost exactly like the notes listed above, with the juniper, cypress, water mint and vetiver claiming the lead at various stages. While this one may be listed as 'fresh-aquatic', it has refreshingly little in common with most of the mainstream freshies. For its regrettably short presence in the air and on the skin, it emanates a certain sophisticated coolishness, perhaps it is even a tad arrogantly aloof. As for sillage: when in doubt, spray more.
For the casually yet smartly dressed, Bleu Byzantin could well do the trick in spring and during summertime. Since Rituals... offers handy travel-size 15 ml-flacons of their perfumes (priced at 14,50 euros), there's no need to worry about the longevity issue on any given day. They are more or less garden gnome versions of the 60 ml-bottles; same sparse and elegant design, same quality click-caps with excellent atomisers.
Although the brand's core clientele seems to be the thirty-ish happy-go-lucky crowd, I'd qualify Bleu Byzantin (and a number of other perfumes in the R...-catalogue) as equally well-suited to the forty-plus and even fifty-plus audience who like to steer clear of that ocean of juvenile generic blue scents.
Is it outdoorsy or indoorsy, you ask. Actually it's both, so there's another plus. Regardless of the season I like to spray this – or the Maharadjah d'Or from the same brand – on the back of my hand in the early morning before showering. Just one little spray, only to enjoy the opening and a bit of the dry-down. It's like welcoming the day, if you will.

So, coming back to that longevity thing: is it worth griping about? Yes and no. Yes, if Rituals... would put their minds and noses to it and improve on that (with the deeper scents especially), there can be little doubt that they'd have a few worldwide smashers on their hands. And no, not really; their scents, as short-lasting and moderately-projecting as they may be, are exactly those affordable little treats that anyone anywhere can enjoy. And think about it: a travel-size bottle of Bleu Byzantin will set you back the amount of a movie ticket. Now I ask you: which of the two lasts longer? Never underestimate relativity. So there it is, the long and short of it.
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Lauser93

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Not really my cup of tea
Many thanks to Bär for letting me test the Oriental Essence - Bleu Byzantin at your place :-) To be honest, unlike his wife, we both don't find this fragrance particularly great. The longevity is okay at around 5 to 6 hours and I would describe the sillage as restrained.

The top note starts off quite green and leafy thanks to violet and fig leaves. There is also a freshness and tangerine note. The heart note continues to smell greenish but also herbaceous with juniper, mint, cypress and subtle floral notes. The base reminds me of a deciduous forest after a heavy downpour. I can still make out some vetiver in the background.

If you like green fragrances, you might be happy here. In the end, I didn't.
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David2206

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Fresh fragrance
So I am already so excited about the brand Rituals and must say that this perfume is a very inexpensive fragrance and with which you can not go wrong.
you can wear it very well in the summer and to special occasions and to work he is also very suitable.
He is a very simple fragrance that keeps something in the Hintergrung and does not draw all the attention to itself but is simply very fresh and aromatic yet I can only recommend the fragrance to everyone even if he is not the strongest of the Silage.
The citrus head as well as heart note is simply very pleasant and also already somewhat soothing the simply the perfect spring and summer fragrance.
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VelvetPoison

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Blue fragrance - but in guuuut!
Many "blue fragrances" don't appeal to me. They often smell generic like shower gel or toilet freshener.

This one is different. It has no maritime notes and yet reminds me of a midnight swim in the sea on the Cote d'Azur. It is fresh, but somehow profound at the same time. It is pleasantly aromatic. For me, it has a very special fragrance character that I find difficult to describe. Perhaps "smooth" is the best word? The word probably sounds strange in the context of a liquid, but anyone who loves good whisky, for example, knows what "smooth" can mean.
I really like all the notes in this fragrance. Violet leaf, lavender, mint, vetiver and cypress glide beautifully into each other here.

This fragrance is a real find for me! I don't normally like "unisex" fragrances because I don't really like them on anyone. But this fragrance doesn't have a gender, it has a character and I like it extremely well on others as well as on me.
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Emilsjourney

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Emilsjourney
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Southern Tuscany..
And a walk along the Mediterranean coast of Italy. It's the end of August, the sun is burning down on the dry earth. There is a refreshing breeze from the wide blue sea. Impressive green cypress trees stand at the edge of the avenue not far from the beach.

Now to the fragrance, which is extremely fresh and slightly salty on my skin. There are some citrusy notes and a fruity sweetness. All in all, a very good fragrance for warmer days and for the price, you can't go wrong.
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CeesieCeesie 7 months ago
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I bought this one for my woman. It smells great on her, but apparently it is a men’s fragrance! Ah well, love it.
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FunkymonkFunkymonk 2 years ago
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Good freshie for an excellent price
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PedroCabralPedroCabral 3 years ago
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Good fragrance. Soft, very good for hot weather, as it is very fresh. Average performance at a good price. A great value for money.
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DottiPandovaDottiPandova 3 years ago
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My favourite blue fragrance for men. Sexy spices, a bit of citrus sweetness: a fresh ocean wave carrying a shipment of oranges and spices.
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