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Almost Transparent Blue 2013

7.7 / 10 134 Ratings
A popular perfume by What We Do Is Secret for men, released in 2013. The scent is fresh-citrusy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Woody
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LimeLime YuzuYuzu
Heart Notes Heart Notes
AldehydesAldehydes Thyme blossomThyme blossom
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk Hinoki cypressHinoki cypress CedarwoodCedarwood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.7134 Ratings
Longevity
6.6110 Ratings
Sillage
6.0107 Ratings
Bottle
6.7107 Ratings
Value for money
6.516 Ratings
Submitted by Dolby, last update on 03/20/2025.

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5 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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5
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Scent
OGBuysblind

21 Reviews
OGBuysblind
OGBuysblind
Helpful Review 6  
Dazzling Yuzu
Almost Transparent Blue opens with a bright effervescent blast of Lime and Yuzu. This one sizzles along the top, buzzing at a high frequency and leaving a trail of fresh candied citrus in its wake. It is completely uplifting and bright, almost crystalline in its clarity and overall effect. If you look hard enough you can find something reminiscent of an ‘ink’ note within the composition, but had it never been mentioned in the ad copy, I don’t think I would have noticed it.

When I apply ATB I’m immediately reminded of shooting stars and Fourth of July sparklers, burning with bright tenacity in a pale, blueish white light before suddenly fading into the void. Almost Transparent Blue lasts about four hours--the first two a dazzlingly fresh expression of lime and yuzu, and the last 2 hours a quiet, sweeter conclusion, leaving just a trace of what came before. I find this very addictive.

Housed in A Lab On Fire’s standard 60 ml bottle, both clinical and futuristic in appearance, ATB has an excellent atomizer that sprays generously and disperses the fragrance well. Projection is moderate, longevity on the short side. This is a fragrance best suited for spring and summer or perhaps right out of the shower during the colder months. It is casual and appropriate for daily wear or any time that you want to put something on to uplift yourself.

Two thumbs all the way up. For citrus fans and lovers of all things fresh, this is a must try.
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10
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
2
Scent
Tar

261 Reviews
Tar
Tar
3  
Almost transparent chewing-gum
This frangrance has to be dedicated men and only for men.
For my nose, on my skin top and heart is a clear synthethic, chemical odor, in the easier moments, when it gets some natural tone, it is an over-chew bubble gum, without any savour.
The base is the best. I would call it a dazzling, cold metal flower.

ALMOST TRANSPARENT BLUE has good lasting power, and hovers bravely around you.
0 Comments
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
9
Scent
Veserdar

19 Reviews
Veserdar
Veserdar
1  
ELEGANT & HERBAL
This is my first time trying a yuzu & hinoki mix.I love the scent and it reminds me of a mixture of Turkish and Finnish baths.The herbal aroma is so so good.There are too many citrus smells around and I really do not like many of them except jean claude elena's special mixes.Many of the citruses when mixed with neroli turns out to be traditional Turkish kolonya which in the past we used to pour to the hands of guests to welcome them.Because of that, Turkish people are very familiar with citrus smells which are like cheap kolonya.A good example is john varvatos citrus smells which are cheap kolanya. But this one is really beautiful and not like any cheap kolonya.This is elegant and very masculine.
0 Comments
7.5
Bottle
6
Sillage
6
Longevity
7
Scent
Taurus

393 Reviews
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Taurus
Taurus
Very helpful Review 13  
Transparent satin white
Finally there was a sunny day with blue skies and 30°C on this questionable start to summer, which seemed absolutely ideal for a test with Almost Transparent Blue.

And what I immediately noticed when wearing it: the rather effervescent to slightly aggressive lime-yuzu-like freshness, reinforced by a good portion of aldehydes! At least that's what I could make out. The other nice-sounding rest doesn't really come through.

Unfortunately, the fragrance plays too intensively with the synthetics between sharp refreshment and minimal sourness. At least when it dries down later, the woody approach with a little musk shines through. But all in all, I can't understand the rather good rating here, especially because the last reviews were written more than five years ago and, in my opinion, a lot has happened in the field of fruity-citrusy refreshers.

At the time, Almost Transparent Blue may have been an alternative in the CK One Eau de Toilette, Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette fragrance family for some people, but all three of these fragrances are more convincingly olfactory smooth.

Apart from that, if you like exactly this type of the above-mentioned creations (mostly the ones with the white satin-finished bottles) or even specialize in them, you might really like them. As for myself, I only just manage to score a benevolent 7 points for manageable longevity and projection. I'm quite transparent about that.
16 Comments
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Minigolf

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Minigolf
Minigolf
Very helpful Review 7  
A pale blue sky and humid air
Where am I here, please? Is this the Baltic Sea beach? Or the Mediterranean? I can't quite find my way yet. But one thing is certain: the sky is pale blue, the air quite humid. Nearby is a cypress grove that releases green coniferous scents. And herb beds where thyme blooms. Fresh and spicy at the same time! In bright yellow-green, reminiscent of limes. Yes, of course! In the middle of it all is a lime tree - how could it be any different? Wrapped in fresh musky aldehydes... the sky is still pale blue. The warm air is becoming increasingly humid. Somewhere in the distance, thunder seems to rumble softly. Then the first clouds appear. Rain is on the way! Pale blue becomes gray-blue. Not gloomy or threatening, more like a diffuse veil of moisture - almost translucent. The light rain stimulates the scents of the surroundings to intensify. Yes, now I know exactly! A rainy day on the Mediterranean! The thunderstorm stays away - only the pleasant foothills drip gently - the sun shines pale orange through the veil clouds that now cover the pale blue sky. A "yuzu sun"! A fine feel-good fragrance - not TOO pleasing!
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