Etiquette Bleue (Eau de Toilette) by d'Orsay

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Etiquette Bleue d'Orsay 1993 Eau de Toilette

7.4 / 10 46 Ratings

A perfume by d'Orsay for women and men, released in 1993. The scent is floral-citrusy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Citrus

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Lemon

Rosemary

Orange

Heart Notes

Orange blossom Myrrh

Myrrh

Rosewood

Opoponax

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Rosewood

Ambergris

Ratings

Scent

7.446 Ratings

Longevity

6.037 Ratings

Sillage

5.434 Ratings

Bottle

7.236 Ratings

Submitted by Seglein · last update on 03/21/2023.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Etiquette Bleue Cologne Double Extrait

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Maine Eau de Parfum

Moment Suprême Parfum

Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/29/2011

9Scent 7.5Longevity

Turandot
843 Reviews

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Turandot

Top Review 24

Habit Bleue

Admittedly, the title is provocative, but I will come back to why I chose it.

Etiquette Bleue rightfully has the color blue in its name. However, for me, this is a blue with a slight lean towards petrol, so not a cold electric blue. And this "warm" blue is interspersed with golden speckles. This is a perfume that conveys a very positive mood for me.

Right from the first spray, Etiquette Bleue surprises me, as the citrus notes are distinctly recognizable, quite similar to Habit Rouge, but they are underlaid with warmth. Warm lemon - I have never experienced that before. The orange adds a certain sweet fruitiness, and the rosemary gives an extra push towards Mediterranean brightness.

That alone would already be enough for a pleasant summer scent. But the story is not yet fully told. Because this spicy rosemary note extends far into the heart of the fragrance and receives a strong companion in myrrh. Now, Etiquette Bleue has evolved from a cheerful-fresh-fruity summer scent to a spicy almost-oriental one. Elegance is brought into play by the orange blossom, and opoponax lays a delicate smoky veil and a very light soapy quality over the scene. While in Habit Rouge the spices lean towards a warm, more oriental direction, with both cinnamon and clove dominating this nuance, Etiquette Bleue remains rather cool-spicy, and the orange blossom adds a certain cheerfulness and brightness.

The base of Etiquette Bleue is kept rather simple and does not play an independent role. It supports the beautiful appearance of Etiquette Bleue and ensures good longevity.

Just as Dia by Amouage is considered a daytime fragrance for Amouage Gold lovers, I could imagine that Etiquette Bleue would appeal to someone for whom Habit Rouge is too intense as a daytime scent. In telegram style: citrus-spicy-elegant

I only stumbled upon Etiquette Bleue because I took a nostalgic look at D`Orsay again. Good thing, otherwise I would have completely overlooked this fine fragrance.

Addendum Sept. 2017:
In the meantime, I have acquired the current version of Etiquette Bleue and am immensely disappointed. The fragrance has been stripped of its character. Nothing of the recognizability remains. Only a nice, herb-fresh chypre is sold today under this name. I will use up the fragrance - perhaps even as a room spray and keep the original in memory. It is a sad spectacle. They should let the old fragrances die with all due respect and not try to desperately keep the trivial alive with noble names.

Updated on 09/13/2017

05/09/2014

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Palonera
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Palonera

Top Review 23

...until my last shirt

I would have bet anything, anything at all.
Without hesitation, I would have staked my possessions, my last shirt, and on particularly reckless days, perhaps even my soul, that "Etiquette Bleue" saw the light of day in the late 19th century, sometime between "Jicky," "Shem-el-Nessim," and "L'Heure Bleue."
In a time when the great perfumers poured their heart and soul into fragrances that elegantly defied description, that ennobled their wearers and fueled daydreams like memories, wishes, and longings for decades, imprinting themselves indelibly on anyone who had ever caught a whiff of them.
Fragrances with character and individuality, gentle yet edgy, reliable and shimmering like their wearers, charismatic, elusive, and grounded in a highly aristocratic way.
I would have attributed all these qualities to "Etiquette Bleue," every single one of them, and would have sworn that at the time of the penultimate turn of the century, the houses of Guerlain, Grossmith, and d'Orsay had conspiratorially pooled their creative minds to weave a fragrant red thread that would run through the decades from then on.
And now I am supposed to believe, I must believe, that "Etiquette Bleue" is a whole quarter-century younger than I am...?!

At first, I would have accepted its youthful exuberance, perhaps even in the second moment.
The herbaceous, austere notes that rise from my perfumed skin have the effect of a whip crack, immediately flanked by rubbery accents and an indefinable synthetic quality, yet just a few breaths later, they dissolve into a bright green, gentle, friendly bergamot.
The transformation happens so quickly that I can hardly believe what had just been so distinctly perceptible - already, a bright yellow, sun-drenched, completely non-pungent lemon joins in, conveying an impression of restrained sweetness that keeps any bitterness at bay.
That's fine, I like it - but before I can get used to the idea that I am dealing with a not-so-fresh Cologne, "Etiquette Bleue" begins to change, a hint of rubber surfaces for mere fractions of a second, only to disappear behind floral-crowned Hesperides.
Perhaps it is the rosemary that irritates my nose so much, or maybe it’s the plastic sprayer of the not-so-fresh sample - in the end, it doesn't really matter, because after just a few minutes, "Etiquette Bleue" gradually distances itself from its brash "I am a Cologne!" and flirts with warm woody, softly floral nuances, dancing step by step from the herbaceous freshness into green-golden, sun-drenched, and blue-skied Chypre realms.
Within no more than five minutes, the first Guerlain associations appear on my olfactory canvas, and after a good quarter of an hour, a metamorphosis has taken place that I would not have thought possible in the overture.
Very grown-up, very composed, classically elegant without even a hint of snobbery, "Etiquette Bleue" surrounds me like an aura, close to me, never more than an arm's length away, transparent yet always clear, always determined in its expression, playing with the warmth of my skin, symbiotically diffusing in enveloped, sheltered moments, avoiding coolness and cold, creeping into my pores, waiting, lingering, shining again in dark golden blue-green, never too much, almost too little.
Day after day, night after night, again and again - until my last shirt.

07/19/2014

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Florblanca
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Florblanca

Very helpful Review 14

The Noble Offspring with Ambitions

Thanks to Turandot, I had the opportunity to discover this truly beautiful fragrance. After my test and reading the comments here, I couldn't help but keep an eye out for this scent. Surprisingly, the vintage versions are much cheaper than the current fragrance, so I am now in the fortunate position of owning two different vintage versions of 20ml and 30ml, as well as a mini in the current version, allowing me to make comparisons.

When I read Palonera's comment, I also couldn't believe that this fragrance is from 1993. So I did some research, and indeed, the fragrance dates back to the first half of the 19th century and is the very first d'Orsay.

I gathered information from the d'Orsay website that I would like to share with you: It was in the early 19th century when Count Alfons d'Orsay - son of a count and a baroness - who mingled in the highest aristocratic circles and among the French elite, met and fell deeply in love with his great love, Marguerite. She inspired him and ignited his imagination. He painted and created sculptures for himself and his friends, was an aesthete and a dandy - Lamartine loved to call him the "Archangel of Dandyism."
Unfortunately, the one adored by Alfons d'Orsay was still married to another man, who, to make matters worse, was also a good friend of Count Alfons. The result of this unfortunate love is a fragrance that remains modern and unforgettable even today, which Alfons d'Orsay created for his beloved Marguerite: Etiquette Bleue. The incredible success of this fragrance laid the foundation for the Maison des Parfums, which still bears his name today: d'Orsay.

And although the final scent notes are almost identical, there are significant differences between the old and new Etiquette Bleue. While the current Etiquette Bleue is stricter and more lavender-like in the top notes, the vintage version is noticeably softer. It also features a lavender note that reminds me of Moment Supreme, but is much gentler. Additionally, the current fragrance is somewhat flatter in the final result than the vintage, even though the vintage is "only" an EdC. There is no noticeable difference between the two vintage fragrances, even if one is from the 90s and the other from the 60s.

Etiquette Bleue is a spicy, very finely floral, and completely unsweetened fragrance that is suitable for all occasions. Even though the pyramid indicates rosemary, I perceive more lavender flowers, accompanied by other soft and gentle floral accords. I cannot detect any citrus or resinous notes, but there is a slight, firm woodiness.

Etiquette Bleue is a fragrance that is exactly to my taste, and from now on, my second name is Marguerite! ;))

06/23/2015

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Gentilhomme
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Gentilhomme

Top Review 8

The Blue Wonder of Parfums d'Orsay

I still remember very well that in my grandparents' drugstore, fragrances and soaps from D'Orsay were also offered.... unfortunately, that was quite a long time ago, and when the store closed down about 20 years ago, I hoarded quite a few fragrances that were still in stock.

Among them was Etiquette Bleue in 100ml, 200ml, and 500ml splash bottles. These have long been used up, or the remaining dregs have been discarded, as they were certainly produced in the 60s or 70s.

Recently, I ordered Etiquette Bleue again from ALZD and must say that this fragrance is truly an enrichment for any collection if you enjoy citrus-floral-powdery scents.

The old version, although it was almost exclusively marketed as Eau de Cologne back then, was for me significantly more expressive in terms of longevity and sillage than the new version from 1993. The scent hasn’t changed much; it remains a very elegant and unobtrusive summer fragrance. The year of birth of this creation is cited differently; on one hand, E.B. is said to have seen the light of day in 1830, while other sources claim it was created in 1908. Be that as it may, it definitely belongs to the ranks of the great works of the Belle Époque.

It starts fresh-citrusy and gently transitions into a floral character dominated by orange blossom. Amber, myrrh, and sandalwood provide a woody, soft base.

I can completely understand the reference to Guerlain's Habit Rouge mentioned by Turandot, but Etiquette Bleue is less pronounced.

What surprises me is that this fragrance is listed here as a pure women's perfume; I find it absolutely unisex and would even see it more suited for men than for women, but that is for everyone to decide for themselves.

My cousin, who worked in sales two days a week during the final days of my grandparents' drugstore, also says that this fragrance was purchased more by men than by women. The women tended to reach for Tilleul and the soaps from D'Orsay.

I am glad to have it back in my collection and will certainly appreciate it on beautiful summer evenings when they hopefully come soon!

05/10/2016

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Minigolf
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Minigolf

Very helpful Review 7

Tosca Deluxe, just spicy-woody....

...I could hardly believe my eyes when I passed by a stall (private) at the large city flea market, which takes place twice a year (spring and autumn): The name D'Orsay shone out at me, a long, simple box with an obsolete paisley pattern, and on it was written "Etiquette Bleue, Eau de Cologne". I approached the selling lady and casually asked: What do you have there? Ah, Eau de Cologne, Aha. May I still sniff the bottle? Is it something similar to 4711? "Of course," she said. "It's older stuff from my grandmother" (the lady was already over 60). "I have more of it," she said and rummaged in a fabric bag. (6 bottles came to light). "My grandma hoarded them and now I'm selling them." I put a small amount on my wrist with the handle of a plastic spoon and sniffed. GOOOOD!!! I thought to myself. Veeeery GOOOD! But I only said: "Oh, smells quite good. Fresh, spicy, could be nice for summer." The lady replied: "It costs five euros. It's a large bottle. There are 125 ml in it. I don't have smaller ones." Internally, my heart jumped for joy at the price. But I didn't let it show. "Okay, I'll take a bottle." And handed her the 5 euros. (She didn't know that this rarity is sold for a high price online). And was glad about it. By the way: "Etiquette Bleue" has wonderfully citrusy notes in the opening, which last relatively long, before transitioning into a gentle floral scent that reminds me of the old "Tosca" by Mäurer and Wirtz, finely bitter yet present and with a delicate radiance, still very prominent. I can distinctly make out myrrh and orange blossom. Later, there's also a wonderfully powdery woody note, spicy and fine. And warm. And yet, a blue hint of coolness hovers over everything. Pleasant coolness like after a rain shower on hot summer days.... Wonderful. And the best part: For an Eau de Cologne, the scent lasts quite a long time. More like a good Eau de Toilette. And finally: It's a pity I didn't ask the good lady for her address... But other fragrance lovers and connoisseurs will surely grab it at the next big flea market. Thus, an uncapped vintage scent (it's definitely not from the 1990s, more like 70 years earlier), since the older flea market lady revealed to me that her grandmother loved this scent even as a younger woman......

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Mörderbiene

5 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

7

4

Solid, but relatively unremarkable O-flower scent. Nice, fresh, a bit waxy, nothing more.

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Kovex

8 years ago

8.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

2

1

An authentically fresh, zesty citrus opening
Later a slightly sweet orange blossom on dry wood
I would wear this as a man too

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Turandot

8 years ago

9Scent 7.5Longevity

1

Warning: I had to add a note to my comment, because Etiquette Bleue is no longer what it used to be.

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Katt007

9 years ago

9Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

3

This is quality! The very first d'Orsay from the mid-19th century. A beautiful, aromatic, finely floral, and herbal scent for every season, for her and him. Timeless and elegant!

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