Description
Dolce & Gabbana launched the famous Light Blue fragrance in 2001, followed by the men’s version Light Blue pour Homme six years later. In 2012, this house presented two new editions inspired by the fantastic Mediterranean locations – coastal village Portofino and volcanic island of Stromboli. The new versions are named Light Blue Dreaming in Portofino (for women) and Light Blue Living Stromboli (for men).
Light Blue Living Stromboli is a woody – aquatic scent that begins with notes of citruses and red pepper. The heart includes marine accords and geranium, while earthy patchouli, mossy vetiver and amber form the base for this composition.
Available as 75 ml EDT.
gontsakate – :
I have long wondered about this Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme flanker. Light Blue Living Stromboli always struck me as an interesting scent considering the pink pepper being added to the Light Blue Pour Homme DNA. Light Blue Living Stromboli to me is within the Light Blue Pour Homme wheelhouse though a little spicier and a little spicier.
To me, Living Stromboli is mostly the water note and the pink pepper note. Yes Living Stromboli has the Light Blue Pour Homme’s signature citrus, though it is rather in-distinctive unlike Light Blue Pour Homme. The other notes I notice is the geranium in the mid and the vetiver and amber in the base. I don’t really notice patchouli for some reason. It is a nice refreshing aquatic but it isn’t groundbreaking.
Living Stromboli isn’t a super performer and this is a bit of a knock for it. Living Stromboli projects nicely for about the first hour and a half or so and becomes a skin scent and can linger for about five hours so six hours tops before it disappears. Projection isn’t strong but it’s a summery aquatic so you should already know what the deal is before you spray it. Unless it is like Invictus or Light Blue Eau Intense, you are likely going to have it become a skin scent in two hours.
Living Stromboli is pretty easy going for wearings. It is great for spring/summer even early fall days when it is 55 degrees or warmer. Situationally it is good casually (though not for price), in work situations and day dates. It is close enough to Versace Man Eau Fraiche and Light Blue Pour Homme so you will get positive reactions if women do comment on it.
Overall Light Blue Living Stromboli IMHO is much better than than Light Blue if you can get it. It is different enough but still in the DNA of it. That said, the performance issue is a problem. I’d say it is a 7.4 out of 10. If you want a performing Light Blue Pour Homme, just get Eau Intense. If you want Light Blue but different, get this while you still can because I believe it is discontinued (it was a special edition flanker after all.)
szk189Unlogrere – :
Continued ,from my last review…well it may not be sea deity but sea diety adjacent ,maybe Odysseus would have worn something similar trapped on Ogyia with Calypso it has an very ozonic top note too and after a bit of floralcy must be the geranium.the vetiver and amberish drydown comes out about 2 hrs later.A soft ozonic aquatic with. citruses a lightly sweet floral heart and finally an earthy , herbal and slighty spicy drydown that performs from 2-5 hrs on a hot day
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Makstar – :
Continued ,from my last review…well it may not be sea deity but sea diety adjacent ,maybe Odysseus would have worn something similar trapped on Ogyia with Calypso it has an very ozonic top note too and after a bit of floralcy must be the geranium.the vetiver and amberish drydown comes out about 2 hrs later.
misterhit – :
I prefer this version to the original Light Blue, which for some reason turns very sour on my skin.Living Stromboli was the first designer scent I bought for myself,on first sniff this is what I remember.
, It is salty costal Caribbean Sea water, then citruses, mostly lemon then I get some vetiver in the middle,then amber and patchouli in the base. While not the distilled essence of Neptune that is Bvlgari Aqva Marine this is definitely sea deity worthy , probably Triton beach
gorskii – :
This frag is amazing. I know it doesn’t get too much love. Forgotten. It has all the notes I love, and it is way better than the original Light Blue for me. It gives you this very very simple gentle watery citrus top which blends with a soft herbal aspect. It is so ozonic… this smells like the bluest sky after a light rain over the ocean That smell of fresh air, that is a bit sweet. Add some light citrus to that and you get this. Clean water mixed with the fresh ozonic air, and a bluest sky ever. Imagine that, and you get this smell.
People can say it is totally boring… I agree, it is one of the most boring frags I have tried… but oh boy it is boring in an awesome way. Imagine yourself in Italy, on an island, silence, blue sky and a cove where you take the swim. Alone. This is where this frag was born and the place that inspired it.
Or, imagine a businessman, fed up with people, work, noise and the city, summer, headache inducing heat… That person goes to this small island, puts up the net between two palm trees and lies down. No one around for miles, a desolate tropical island paradise. Just the wind and sound of the waves coming from the ocean. Shade, cooling sea air and a total peace. This is what this frag smells like. Feels so, light like when you unburden yourself from the world, you turn it off and don’t give a damn about anything. Lasting power is for shit, but the smell is divine. Simple yet elegant and sooo smooth.
PS: I don’t care what ppl say, how poorly this sold but to me, it is one of the most amazing summer smells ever that perfectly captures the essence of water. Not sea water but fresh water in general. One of the rare frags that can break through the 40C+ or 100F+ temperature barrier and be worn without a problem, staying airy light and refreshing all the way through without becoming sweet, cloying or choking anyone in that heat.
dzuski2 – :
Weather is sunny and temps in the low 90’s in my region. Perfect conditions for this fragrance. This is the second day I get to use the 5 ml sample as a daytime scent. At first spray, it reminds me of most aquatic/sport frags that are out there. But the dry down is where this baby shines. Apparently I’m a big fan of vetiver, because I keep reaching for fragrances with this note. So underneath the initial citrus blast, lies this earthy/spicy combo that just feels right. Performance is average; worthy of 4 sprays if you’re outdoors. Putting this on my want list.
Grade: B+
Update: I now own a bottle and I’m happy with my purchase. This is a limited edition version, so it won’t be around forever. Grab it while you can.
Gramicearrarp – :
I remember the first time I smelt this I thought “this is it” .. I liked it because it is fresh and (aquatic) its good for the summer .. and honestly I’m not sure why people talk negatively about the longevity and silage .. this thing is an enormous performer, but maybe I was lucky or something, anyway, sometimes I get sick of this fragrance .. if you want this type of smell I recommend you buy (Royale blue by Rasasi) it has the same feel but its much more elegant.
ekzistens – :
Pink Pepper= Odor profile: Although technically a pepper berry, it doesn’t smell spicy, but rosy. A very popular modern accent piece in fragrances that provides a contemporary rosy note without veering into powdery or retro. Mollifies woodies and synthetic ambers and is featured often in fruity florals.
evil_demon – :
A “ok” fragrance. Nothing really different or special.
elektroleha – :
got this on sale.. very good summer scent
yhk189speagoessenda – :
Long story short, Good smell, Poor longevity & Sillage , Boring in other words ( Forgettable) !
valera252 – :
This one is okay, nothing special. good for hot summer days but very boring fragrance.
Mewcs226bedyWelty – :
good fragerance,especially in afternoon.
salker156 – :
Well, nothing outstanding.
A bland pepper and vetiver. Some vague citrus.
I don’t know, I was expecting something more inspiring. Basically you can put any name to this scent, it’s not sophisticated nor classic.
Literlly, you can go right now and buy a Playboy fragrance (I think Ibiza) and it smells the same, perhaps even better.
What bothers me the most is the lack of originality. Just don’t bother.
At least, I have to say, longevity is quite decent. And the dry down is the only worthy part of this fragrance.
Deroxofgyk – :
This fragrance just does not work for me. I absolutely love all such light, summer-y fragrances, but this one is just too subtle, has poor longevity and smells a bit soapy. Despite all the hype around it, I’d prefer other frags over this one.
jurassik – :
In 2007, Light Blue pour Homme came to market, but didn’t get the same success of the female version, released in 2001. In 2012, were created limited editions for the Light Blue line, inspired by the beauty and lifestyle of the Mediterranean: the female – Dreaming in Portofino – which had as its theme the Coastal village of Portofino, and this one, whose theme was the volcanic Island of Stromboli.
It brings in its olfactory pyramid, refreshing notes of citrus essences and pink pepper, in the output; follows with fresh aquatic tones, enhanced by the geranium and, finally, comes the amber, along with patchouli and a delicious vetiver, providing better durability to the scent.
The output is delicious, like a real swim in the blue sea. But is it innovative? No way! It’s the same scent of so many other fragrances meant for the summer, as well as several other of Sport type, which give an initial bath of freshness. The pepper is delicious, but I miss something in the official description. I don’t know if it’s ginger, nutmeg or coriander, but there’s something else, that gives an air of spices to the fragrance, but is not listed. The vetiver gives a drier touch, not earthy, as usual.
Similar options abound. I can see a bit of Acqua di Gio, Azzaro Aqua, Armani Code Sport Athlete, among others. In the end, everything is a matter of taste, brand loyalty and evolution on your skin.
Although generic, is not synthetic. It is a great option for the torrid summer of Brazil. I suggest reapply 1 spray in each side of the neck after 5 hours of use, to reactivate the initial power.
dpk161speagoessenda – :
Anyone else smell something fecal about this one, especially on the skin? At first sniff I really liked it but after a while it started reminding me more and more of a dirty public restroom that has been “freshened up.”
sura – :
So happy I finally managed to acquire a bottle of 125ml, only last month.
You see, “Living Stromboli” was discontinued just as “Discover Vulcano” was launched, so if you like the perfume you need to stock up… and why would anyone not love such an aquatic delight?
Like a wave splashing on the rocks of a volcanic Mediterranean island, this is the most inspired blend of fresh aquatic and spicy-earthy notes I’ve ever came across!
Ah, but I will never forget the first time I smelled Stromboli during holidays in the volcanic island of Lanzarote. It was the ideal place and time!
Apart from the actual smell, I was amazed by the longevity of the perfume on my skin: Well over 7 hours, a rare performance for an aquatic…
It’s very easy to misjudge this perfume if you don’t get into the concept of summer-sea-volcanic/earthy combination. The “dirtiness” exuded from such an otherwise typical aquatic, is so contradictory, attractive and unique. As if you took Versace Pour Homme (2008) and mixed it with spiced mud!
Only much better!
Overall rating: 8.25/10
zmeenok – :
I like this Cologne but the only down is the longevity. Doesn’t for more than an hour in my skin.
Scent 9/10
Longevity 1/10
killers55 – :
Clean, fresh citrus with an earthy, spicy dirtiness the first hour and a half of wear that takes the standard woody aquatic formula of citrus, sea notes and vetiver and puts a little bit of sweet spice to it with the pink pepper. The marine accords in the heart are not as synthetically dominating as in your standard run of the mill release but there just isn’t enough depth to this; nor any versatility other than spring and summer afternoons. Extremely minimalist with a linear top and heart that starts off very fresh and spicy sweet but within ten minutes is accompanied by the marine accords. By the 45 minute mark the vetiver comes to join with an earthy patchouli and hints of amber that ends up combining to create a mostly pink pepper, soft marine, vetiver and citric residue wear with the citrus gone by the hour mark. Sillage is moderate the first hour, but once the sharp citrus recedes projection and sillage drop dramatically to soft. Longevity is extremely disappointing on my skin, I tested it 12 times and averaged between 3-3.5 hours in summer. The dry down is extremely generic and uninspiring after the two hour mark, just a vetiver, soft marine and tinge of amber that is gone within and hour and a half. This is best left for rotational wear as it is rather stale and uninspiring and the marine accords here can get cloying. Nothing essential or spectacular, even at bargain basement prices this is extremely average stuff and nothing to seek out.
Scent- 5.5 (top and middle 6.0/ dry-down 2.5)
Longevity-3.0
Projection – 5.0
Originality – 2.5
Value: 3.0
Overall: 3.25 out of 10 (below average, not worth purchase unless on clearance)
loalaybreew – :
Not so bad.I bought it from the air port.Before I bought it, I tested for many perfumes and I didn’t find my favourite one.But after testing this one, I decided to buy it.I love its smell. But does not last long.
Bacika – :
This perfume is a definitely an aquatic. It is stronger than the original. It opens with a more citric and a typical aquatic scent. It gets better in the base when the aquatic with its profound chemical projection fades away. The end is more a spicy-aromatic scent and is projects typical D&G homme scent but more on the aquatic side. In the middle some of the pepper is noticeable.
not a great scent for me but also not bad. it is in the lower range of the aquatics. and it is typical for casual use like most aquatics. If y like to experience the Italian aquatic-floral scent symbolizing the Italian islands with their flora then go to Aqua di parma blue series.
in the last dry down it gets some freshness like aqua di Gio. It is like D&G overall synthetic, not great but also not bad. I think that it fits on warm days.
Xeroxsoitb – :
brandiwine,
No! Stromboli is a gorgeous volcanic island in Italy.. Americans went ahead and named some strange american concoction that they sell in pizzerias after Stromboli, to make it sound italian even though it is very american just like pizza..
This is a very nice aquatic fragrance.. I do not like aquatics but I do like this one! There is something about it that I find different..
AVATAR2010 – :
So how to review this one? Okay lets start here. Any indication of being light, lacking in longevity and maybe even projection is the exact opposite of my experience with this fragrance. So with that as a preface lets move into the fragrance itself.
1. I can smell just about every note in this fragrance except the amber which may be contributing to the outrageous longevity of the base. It does have a nice sweet and balmy base going on so the amber could be doing that.
2. The opening is bright and salty and pretty spicy with the pink peppercorn. Very citrus and quite aquatic with a calone note that really doesn’t bother me.
3. I moved the water notes into the opening as they join the fragrance about 3-5 minutes after spraying. But the mid/heart is dominated by this geranium note. And it is the star of the show while being supported by these water notes and citrus notes and it sort of amps up the spiciness of the pink pepper. The geranium also sort of gives it a slightly creamy vibe.
4. As the fragrance finishes up I am left with vetiver which also adds to the spiciness and also gives it a new woody layer. So at the end of its life (8 hours on skin my friends, and you ain’t getting it out of your clothes if you spray them twice) I would say this is something akin to the original Light Blue PH, but a totally different direction. This is more spicy a little brighter (at the base) with the aquatic notes and has the geranium to add a nice floral compenent. I can smell the citrus throughout I believe but am not sure as it could be a mixture of the other notes.
This is very nice and I got a steal from lilydirect.com I think I paid about 19 for a tester shipped. This will be put in the foundation of my summer frags here in Texas.
I give this an easy 8.5 due to the performance. It doesn’t stand head and shoulders about other designer on the market from a smell perspective but I would put it in the upper echelon of designer summer scents.
This is wonderful for the office, can be worn year around I believe except really cold weather of course. Wonderful for a date, movie, or other intimate gatherings but I would say go lighter on the sprays as this performs like Versace Eau Fraiche on my skin and could aggravate if over sprayed. If you can get this for less than $30 you have a steal on your hands. I also believe this is different enough from the original LBPH and owning both wouldn’t be redundant unless you only need a couple of summer scents. If you have been wanting LBPH I would actually sniff LBPHLS first just to ensure that you wouldn’t want if over the original
Yurik-88 – :
Pure Mediterranean sea in a bottle.
Pack your bags, take a trip to a remote lost mediterranean island in a sunny summer day.
Find an Italian girl, take a deep breath…
Thats how this does smell like.
Doesn’t last very long, but if you can find it for a good price, it’s a good buy.
sasha_osipov – :
Don’t blind buy this one!
I tested it because I like the “normal” Light Blue and I saw a lot of positive reviews here.
I don’t like it at all. The fig note stands out and has a cheap, overwhelming smell.
Good thing I tested this fragrance first.
4/10
xnk769speagoessenda – :
This is the fragrance that got me back into collecting again. I tried this at the counter on my lunch break for the first time. When I got back to work, a friend of mine came in and gave me a hug. Right away she asked what I was wearing and said with conviction that she was going to buy a bottle for her BF. In fact every girl I know who has smelled this on me has something posative to say about it. My Wife liked it so much that she surprise bought me a bottle of it 🙂
The smell… Spicey and clean. The pink pepper seems to last the whole time on me. Not a typical aqua scent. The woodsy and spicey character of it really sets it apart. Classified as a spring/summer scent but I could rock this any time of the year.
Longevity is good. 9+ hours.
Sillage is average. 3 hours.
The scent is amazing, try it!
Bottom line is that girls like it. And Lets be honest, thats what most of us are going for LOL. You wont be disappointed.
mrozenfeld – :
This is good nothing like the orginal light blue, the pepper makes this smell sharper and crisp with better longevity. I got 7 hours so far and its still small projection, funny it leaves and comes back.
agrimmerm – :
Not a bad fragrance…love the simplicity of the smell but doesnt stay longer.
punk1972 – :
Very cold aqua scent that reminds me of the 80’s. It has a good longevity but to me it lacks a bit in complexion.
urzffoibxyr – :
It took me a while to like this, but overall it did grow on me and I ended up liking it.
It definitely has the light blue DNA on the dry down with aquatic and underlying fruity tones. The only problem with this is its longevity/projection…..
It lasted about 30 min on me before almost disappearing.
Scent: 3.5/5
Longevity: 1/5
Projection: 1/5
Overall: 5.5/15. Just cant handle colognes that dont even last as long as knock offs.
foboz1979 – :
Let’s jsut call this what it is. Eau de Sprite
lex121 – :
D&G Light Blue Living Stromboli is perfect male reply to D&G’s Light Blue(female). It’s the way the original D&G Light Blue(male) should’ve been in the first place.
It opens with fresh but yet warm citrusy/vetiver combination. Soon, amber finds its way through, creating pleasant calming combination. It draws on the woody side, but a fresh, bit salty, citrusy wood. Geranium is detectable too, but not in a protruding way as in Chanel’s PE for example, it just appears in a way to say “Ï’m here too”. Peppery notes are detectable in the opening, but I’m not so sure if it’s pink pepper, it draws more towards typical white pepper.
The best surprise this summer! It emerges as a unique creation in the sea of typical summer fragrances, establishing its position as a prototype for perfect woody/citrusy summer scent.I can’t compare or find similar fragrances, you need to try it to see what I mean.
link80 – :
Fresco y relajado. El hombre Light Blue no se preocupa por cosas banales que lo harán envejecer rápido, el es cool y suave, le importa un bledo todo. Es sexy, en una hamaca junto a su chica, a quien le acaricia el cabello mientras ven al mar…
La presencia de este perfume me recuerda al Diamonds de Armani, solo que obviamente este es fresco, el otro es mas para conquista.
Aunque la frescura atraeeee 😉
zema1169 – :
This is currently the best perfume I ever smelled. I really like the fresh and clean and flowery smell. It Nice and light and strong at the same time.
sobol – :
first fragrance come to my mind when is smell this is CK free …. not bad… not unique … doesnt worth the price for me ….
KaiShan – :
Unpleasing fragrance. Definitely a summer fail. It tries to evoke Mediterranean kind of smell. Clean, but synthetic and generic at the same time. Not buying this again. This flanker is not worthy as D&G fragrance. For me it is a Pass fragrance.
Ranking: (0-10): 4
Zonmelpiodini – :
Really nice fragrance, not unique though! Very fresh, clean and summery… I love marine and citrussy smells, but for me there are better options but this one is not bad at all! It is pretty good actually!
killer168 – :
Light Blue nin daha hafif bir versiyonu… Buram buram akdeniz kokar.
gio220InsuffBooni – :
There is something strangely enticing about a man that smells crisp and citrusy during the Summer months. Light Blue Living Stromboli screams masculinity. It’s not so different to the original Light Blue for Men, however this flanker is a touch more peppery.
The men in my life prefer wearing rich, sweet and spicy fragrances, so I very rarely smell aquatics or citrus-based scents on their skin. I often resort to smelling these types of fragrances on passers-by or on my male colleagues. However my tolerance for aquatics depends on the season. Please note that this fragrance is not to be worn during Winter.
A few quick spritzes of Light Blue Living Stromboli and you’re all set for a day of fun in the sun. It smells crisp, invigorating and refreshing. It also blends really well with the scent of a man’s sweat, so I wouldn’t shy from wearing this to the gym.
The composition itself is fairly simplistic, but that doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I tend to smell a lot of grapefruit and bitter orange in the opening, with a hint of salty sea water. The pink pepper provides the masculinity, while the vetiver in the heart and drydown makes the scent even saltier.
I’m quite surprised by the longevity, which held for a good six hours or more. Usually fresh scents like Light Blue Living Stromboli struggle to last. As I mentioned previously, it’s a great choice for Summer. I recommend.
michaelloolok – :
This is probley just me but im wearing this today and for some reason I keep thinking im wearing paris hilton just me.. it smells like it to me!! Also it does not last long on my skin i’ve prayed it three times today 🙁
zuvyn – :
lighter than light blue, but still wonderfull and sexy. It smells mediterranean sea, and I think that’s the point of that perfume. Love it!
bocman696 – :
Most of Summer fragrances (maybe all of them) have the same base, something we can call Acqua di Gio (sigh) This is one of them. Just nothing original here, I can detect many other fragrances in this one, and based on Gio.
This is kinda boring to me and I gave it away. Still prefer the original with a touch of pepper in it, which makes it stand out, but it’s just too popular to wear anymore.
ayogalldi – :
In whole mr antonpan u have 2 respect other people opinion and I really don’t know your complaint regarding the perfume, with all the respect to your childhood and your memories with intereact which fortunately we are not interesed in.
To end up don’t force your opinion upon others cause we didn’t ask you why and how u could dislike a perfume like this as we respect your opinion.
Dioxingizexia – :
i so love it….women smell me all day!!
Mazarov – :
به نظرم برای فصلهای گرمتر مناسبه
خیلی شبیه بوی بربری اسپورت هست با این تفاوت که با گذشت زمان اون ترشی و به اون شدت فروتی بودن رو نداره.خیلی فرش
هستو انگار یک کمی آب ریختین رو صورتتون!
و تقریبا مثل سبک solo loewe
عطر تندی هست که شخصا این بوها رو زیاد نمیپسندم، البته با گذشت زمان یک کم ملایمتر میشه اما همچنان تند.
بوی جدیدی اصلا نداره بر خلاف تبلیغات ، و شاید هم دیگران حس کنند یک عطر قدیمی زدین!
پخش بوی مناسبی داره اما دوامش روی پوست من که جالب نبود نسبت به قیمتش
با این قیمت قطعا فکر میکنم که انتخابهای بهتری هم باشه
lms151Negeltzex – :
This IMO is better than the original light blue pour homme. Its smoother, cleaner, lighter, fresher, and extremely versatile. JUST want you want in a summertime fragrance. The notes in the opening are defintely in a citrus-ginger type accord but they don’t seem to focus on anything particular like lime, lemon, or orange. It seems to be a very nice blend of different accordes which I find appealing. Those “water notes” really do it justice because for the most part it stays a bit more “watery” all the way through than the typical aquatic. With the added warmth of pepper and florals this is as fresh, clean and smooth a fragrance as you can get. Perfect for a daytime summer fragrance.
kowka90 – :
Sweet citrus opening – bit like Dior Higher, then becomes sharper with strong geranium, almost like lemon scented glass cleaner. This combined with the soft pepper and salty aquatic accord creates a dry, astringent feeling anchored with soft patchouli; similar to Z Zegna.
I keep being disappointed by D&G lately,short lived on me, not crazy about it… -sigh-
Divazomma – :
Burberry Sport in another bottle ^_*
ajgu-idrisov – :
I prefer the original Light Blue which is one of my favorites. Too much patchouli and amber which makes it a very common scent.
Try it first…
sb11 – :
In whole I don’t understand what some of you found in this fragrance. It’s absolutely nothing like the regular Light Blue Pour Homme, it is more citrusy, more “clean” and less peppery. It has a ginger note to me (though it is not listed), but I felt the same in one of the Avon fragrances that I used when I was a child (I think it was named Interact). Typically poor longevity.
FriendOlivia – :
It’s a very clean fragrance, pretty much like the original but it has no lasting power…2 hours on me!
dicruisee – :
This is very similar to armani acqua di gio, with the exception of the vetyver which adds an interesting twist to it
awa29 – :
This is sooo much better than the original. It’s more refined, more sporty, sweeter, and more summery. I absolutely detect the ginger-ale smell at the beginning, and it melts into a delicious aquatic that makes me want to smell my wrist at every possible moment. Truly a masterpiece. A flanker actually worth trying!
Kinoman – :
This smells pretty much almost like like the orig. at least to me minus the sourness(agreed) that the orig has, so yeah I act. do prefer this one over the orig. its watery fresh && clean, tolerable && enjoyable for the summer this should have been the light blue for men. LOL && like the previous comments I can get the comparison to ginger ale && I do love ginger ale so why not like this..&& yes it’s an aquatic fragrance but its not like other ones I also so agree it does have a classiness to it that makes it stand out && is suitable to wear whenever you please, but like I stated with dreaming in portofino it’s going to have to be something you have to try for yourself, it is very nice though I’m sure most will like it! 🙂 O btw the bottle is actually clear it only looks frosted in the pic. && can be found now @ Maces, Nords, && Seph. && most dept. stores. 🙂
chenge_gord07 – :
lol…this really does smell like ben-gay. I was thinking in my head about some type of medicine. It was in between bengay and flexall 454. To my nose this stuff stinks and is not what i think about summer at all. I much prefer the original light blue.
luntik221280 – :
This reminds me a lot of ADG, but a bit sweeter, a bit more citrusy. Though it smells similar to some other aquatic fragrances out there, the pink pepper and patchouli really set it apart from the rest.
Smelling the cologne, I can immediately picture a young 18-25 yo wearing jeans and polo looking fresh and preppy, whom I think this is marketed to.
I prefer this over the original Light Blue since it’s not too citrusy, and too much citrus can make me feel nauseous sometimes.
Not sure about the longevity but projection is average, will do better in the heat though.
Overall, I think it’s worth a try if you’re tired of ADG and want something new.
marinyup – :
Got my bottle yesterday. This is a great change up for D&g, though it it only a limited edition flanker. You find a dryer, and citricy-er light blue within this alongside a huge improvement in quality. There is a slight fruityness buried in there, but it is overwhelmed by a salty dry woods/herbs. It is alike many aquatics on the market currently but separates itself by being a tad different. This fragrance will suit those who thought that light blue pour homme was a bit to full and moist.
gorniak – :
Follow-up.
There’s definitely a ginger note in Living Stromboli. It’s a fizzy citrus-ginger accord, that reminds me of ginger ale, in a way. This brings it *close to but not totally like* Armani Code Sport. Of course, I prefer Living Stromboli much more.
I still highly recommend this if you’re looking for a fresy, fizzy summer fragrance that stands apart from the drone clone masses.
Bocik85 – :
Before I start this review, I have to explain myself. I am by NO means a fan of the D&G house. I think they make sub-par, boring fragrances, and I’ve never been impressed by any of them. Light Blue is decent, but I’ve smelled it on so many women. Regardless, it’s popular for a reason. I haven’t tried By Man, but until I do, my view of the house remains a negative one.
THAT BEING SAID, I was blown away when I smelled this. I originally saw it about a week and a half ago, before people started talking about it on the web. The Macy’s I was at (in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, by no means the world’s most fragrant town) had a tester. They didn’t have any bottles for sale, however. Just a tester. I couldn’t find any notes lists until Fragrantica posted the article about this.
So, for starters, does Living Stromboli smell anything like Light Blue Pour Homme? To my nose, no. Fortunately. What I get is a strange icy mint/ginger kind of smell, or, bless my lucky starts, it might be a photorealistic geranium note! Yeah, how’s about that? A real, honest-to-goodness fresh/minty geranium like in Frederic Malle’s Geranium Pour Monsieur? Besides that, it’s sort of a strange sweet-citrus smell. Believe it or not, I *sort of* smell elements of Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger. I also sort of smell some connections to Allure Homme Sport. This is one that I’ll have to revisit, but so far I’m really digging it, and I’d love to get a bottle.
The longevity isn’t half bad – I get about 5 to 6 hours out of it at the most, which is good for a fresh scent on my skin, which eats up fragrances like a competitive eater at a Chinese buffet.
Definitely try Living Stromboli. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, and I’m sure some people here will be able to decipher the scent better than I can.
Ирина – :
Yeah, good question Marietita, i wonder that too o_O
Zexfrifegrork – :
por qué si el perfume no salio todavía, la gente ya puntúa las notas!?