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Baiccaptaph – :
Just picked this up for 19.99 at a rexall here in Canada for a 100ml bottle. This is one my favourite scents. It’s not for everybody and I can understand that. If you’re looking for a less offensive version of Dolce & Gabanna light blue, and by less offensive I mean something with less of a silage then this one is for you. I love the smell of Doce & Gabanna light blue for men, but strangely enough I like the women’s scent more. So much so, that I was looking for a substitute as a full 100ml bottle of Dolce & Gabanna light blue is 120$. Love love for her was the closest I could find for D&G LB. That being said, this scent is my favourite copy of Dolce & Gabanna light for her. Yes it is a bit more in the feminine side but men can pull this off. It’s lemony and flowery. You won’t be disappointed. 8/10.
VLADSUPER – :
It’s one of my blind buy from the house of Ferrari.Totally waste of money I think.Smell is too light.Smells like ponds powder talc available everywhere in India.It last barely an hour.No projection at all.I was deeply disappointed with this purchase….
dead_man – :
When the marketing whizzes over at Ferrari decided to call this one “Light Essence,” they were not kidding. Truth in advertising!
All kidding aside, I dig the fragrance itself. It’s light — too light, really — bearing a certain resemblance to both Nautica Island Voyage (discontinued) and Versace Pour Homme. It’s as though someone took maybe 2/3 of the former and 1/3 of the latter and put a new label on it. So yeah, it’s not mind-blowingly innovative, but having said that, it’s a laid back, citrus-fruit forward, unisex-leaning summer fragrance.
If you decide to go with this — and why the hell not at this price, get yourself a travel sprayer. Seriously. It just doesn’t last — but while it does, it’s a happy, optimistic scent that’s just perfect for a warm summer day when you don’t want to wear anything too fussy or frou-frou.
aspss – :
This supposed to be a present for a male friend of mine, but after testing it in a shop I brazenly kept it for myself. I would classify it as unisex, very fresh and citrusy scent with a slight aquatic touch. As a female I prefer scents like this while working out — they don’t tend to disappear with heat –, this one also lasts good on me, so I still feel fresh at the end of a session. For the pretty low price Ferrari Light Essence offers a good scent with solid quality, therefore I will certainly buy it again.
Mercenale – :
It is a good summer scent. I like but don’t love because I do find that the fruit and floral combo gives it a heavier shampoo like vibe(as mentioned by daisy0216) that I find a little offputting.
Eva_fromAD – :
Do women use this? It’s like shampoo-y smell. Fruity and sweet.
xripton – :
I got this because someone here claimed this scent has some Kenzo L’Eau par Kenzo Pour Homme, and I totally disagree.Kenzo L’eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme is much better and more classier than this one. I am glad I got this in a 30ml for a very cheap price with some other samples. I can smell the apple, but not the lemon. This fragrance is weak and not very good… It has a cheap feeling to it. I would totally avoid this.
SergeiDanilenko – :
For my nose a mixture between Versace Man Eau Fraiche and L’Eau par Kenzo pour Homme (by the way created by the same perfumier Olivier Cresp) with a musky undertone at the base. Average but noticecable projection and longetivity. Pleasant summer scent for a low prise.
HeartDF – :
absolutely perfect summer fragrance for hot days when you look for something fresh and easy to wear. The fruity, exotic side does give this frag sort of a happy positive mood & felling touch I very appreciate. I agree you can not say it is “the” ultimate eau de toilette not to miss but it is a very nice quality full one to get in your collection for the summer. Too keep it short, do not excpect the wow you can get from French big brand’s perfumes but it isn’t any worse (or better) then Calvin Klein’s ck one
johny_valentine – :
sleeper hit…..cheaper but LEGIT….smells of dglb…vapour of pleasure…also smells of versace au fraishe….anyway this light essence is such a steal at 12 bucks….itr worth 50…just like the prior 2 mentioned…but it is waeker on all accounts but soo freakin what..spray this shit up..it just causes bliss n eyes pressed smiles…
andrei154 – :
Please note I am reviewing the Scuderia Ferrari version.
This one is light as the name implies and reacts well with body heat. It does take a while to get going.
Safe,fresh, soft smell, I would class this as unisex.
Staying power isn’t great but just fill an atomiser for when you are out and about.
Nice packaging and bottle feels and looks great.
I think this is well worth the money and recommend it for mild/warm days
My younger Brother particularly likes this, the bottle caught his eye and he tends to lean towards fresh summery fragrances so I gave the bottle to him. Will pick up another near the summertime 🙂
qhu500speagoessenda – :
A nice light combo of mostly lemon and apple. At first I thought this would be too fruity, but the apple (and hint of teak wood) takes some of the sharpness out of the lemon. Projection is pretty minimal after about an hour or so, and longevity is only 4-5 hours. But this is well made and enjoyable. A good warm weather scent and a good value for the price.
repsapCooke – :
Another fragrance released under the Scuderia Ferrari Division (for those who don’t know what I’m talking about, worth taking a look at my review for Ferrari Black for Men).
The blue tone says everything: it is a fresh scent. However, the aroma is delicious and compared to others of Italian origin. I’m talking about the line Light Blue (Dolce&Gabbana) that really holds similarities to this one, from the Ferrari brand. Let’s say that the scent is a mixture between the male and female versions of those from D&G, with the same nuances of Green Apple, cedar and amber. By the way, the fragrance is composed by top notes of Green Apple, mint and bergamot from Calabria; heart notes of Freesia, Lily of the Valley and orange blossom and base notes of amber, cedar and vetiver.
On my skin, the floral aspect not excelled. Was fruity and refreshing, since the beginning of the application, going to a more Woody base with a huge presence of cedar.
Unfortunately, as the name implies, the fragrance is very “light”. Although possessing a medium lasting, you can only feel its aroma for about 3 hours. After this time, it takes a lot of effort to notice it on the skin. Therefore, I nominate this perfume for those who need to have a trump card in the glove compartment of the car, for those who play sports and dislikes the synthetic smell of many fragrances that carry the name “Sport” or for those who do not see problem with applications at every 4 hours.
It is worth to compliment the bottles of the line, which are very ergonomic and offer a good grip.
HDFRShark – :
I got this as a present. OMG i thought, what the hell is this. This brand I associate with macho behavior and not with a sophisticated and spiritual way of life. Whether it is true in regard to the car and its imago, it isn’t true for this perfume. What was i surprised when i used it and gave it a try. Wow just wow.
This is a very nice perfume with some unexpected class.
It opens with very much lemon and that is very nice esp. on warm moist summer days, where this perfume fits very well. In the middle you smell the floral-peppery freesia that turns the scent into an other directions towards a light woody fresh-floral scent. Then the aromatic freshness of the neroli like orange blossom, and lilly of the valley (that Ferrari adds to it on their website) and teakwood comes through that gives a petrol kind of scent like a car mechanic has, thanks for the tip Cassiano:). Is it a light perfume. I don’t know but in the end it gets heavier and the essence of this perfume comes through.
In the end it gets more woody like with its great freshness. This is a very nice perfume with some greatness you wouldn’t expect regarding the association with this brand.
NestorPurikov – :
A fragrance which after a poor start becomes a lovely zesty orange-citrus, care free and summery aroma..
I applied 6 heavy sprays
0 -5 mins – Woodsy, a little spicy and generic- I really don’t like the opening and I don’t understand why, when you are trying to sell this to a market, that you start with this?, especially as many will judge a book by its cover and not purchase and not get to know what comes later….
5 mins – 30 mins – 10 inch projection. The fruityness kicks in and OMG, this is beautiful. It is 80% the same as Cheap & Chic I love I love by Moschino – the sharp, tangy orange mixed with zesty citrus really stands out, it is to die for. I don’t get much apple. It is modern and young and so freshing, for extreme hot summer days and quite masculine though anyone could wear this
30 mins – 1.5 hours 4 inch projection. The sillage on this frag is better than the projection and you get wider trails
1.5 hours – 3 hours – 3 inch projection
3 hours – 6 hours. Close to skin and teak wood blends in
This frag is all about the smell and not the projection – it may project more on clothes
A great blind buy – £7 for 40 ML
The tart orange is so well done and mixes with citrus to provide a life saver in extreme heat – think picking oranges and lemons in the Mediterranean during August – bring on the Summer!
Very good
terry – :
Very fresh and fruity fragrance which is at the same time masculine. Perfect for the summer. Not my absolute favorite fragrance, but it definitely has its place. Inexpensive at Marshalls.
legendaforever – :
As far as citrus/fruity fragrances go…this ain’t bad at all, actually quite pleasant! Sharp citrus at first then fruity and a little floral and a woody base it’s a good fragrance and has much better longevity and projection than Ferrari black, so quite heavy and not really light at all.
Pretty good stuff.
baren19499 – :
contrary to most opinion, i dont think its light at all. The top notes for me were migraine inducing and nauseating. Its too floral for men IMO. Did not like it.
update
my review is coincidently about a flanker of this known as Light Essence Bright. I had a sample vial and did not notice that it was another version of this. Sorry.
maxru1975 – :
I can’t find the fruitiness in this one, it just smells floral and “blue” to me — way too soft (not weak). I will say it’s surprisingly strong considering it’s so cheap, so if you can track down a sample and enjoy it, it’s well worth the price.
seoiqywey – :
I live in the tropics now, and this is a great fragrance for daily use here. In fact, I give myself a squirt or two, just to liven up those days in the office that seem to go on forever. The mild scent never offends, just soothes and freshens. In fact, though all the notes people describe, to me, the overally feeling is one of freshness, like crisp bed linen that’s been sun dried. I love it. Pity longevity and silage aren’t a bit better though.
Adallevally – :
Great scent, very fruity and a little floral, perfect for summer and hot weather. The downside is poor longevity. It only took 2-3 hours on me 🙁
tygierlitle – :
Green apple and lemon, what a great combination.
Besides being surprised by this fragrance, I’m utterly pleased too!
Maybe because this is Ferrari, I was expecting a ultra macho type of scent filled with tobacco, leather, musk and amber, and because it says Light Essence I thought, well, maybe is a little softer version.
WRONG!
I think I’m in love with this fragrance.Same is happening with some of the Playboy. I’ve spent a lot of money on hip, cool, trendy, designer perfumes that deliver NOTHING. And now I’m daring to step out of my box and try things that never tried before. And I’m happy.
This is a wonderful fragrance, light but not like many “summer” fragrances, this is fresh and rich in its lightness, fun and happy. Mostly fruity on my skin and thankfully stays that way for a while. The fruity notes are not sweet, they are more tart. Great to use during the day or during hot summer nights. This is a perfume that I would love to wear, even if I get compliments or not, something I’m happy wearing!
evgeniy3016 – :
This is good cologne for casual use in Spring season
Inhidofon – :
kinda pleasant smell
but for some reason, it gives me a headache
got to revisit it sometime
Clalayjar – :
I think they released 2 versions of this and the one I got has much stronger scent. When it comes to longevity 2 to 3 hours fair enough for the price that i paid for this cologne. Good for everyday use especially on hot weather.
diagen2011 – :
Very nice but doesnt last very long. Pretty good for day use and warmer weather.
6/10 from me since it doesnt last long.
AttepleGlorie – :
Ferrari light essence,
to start off i bought this around april this year i kind of blind bought it and i geuss its one of the poorest colognes i have when it comes to longevity. I sprayed this on myself about 3 hours ago on my wrist and its not there anymore im kind of dissapointed,
Well anyway, it has a very nice smell though, when i first smelt it i thought wow this is perfect for the beach it reminds me of colognes that hollister makes.
well for the note part of the cologne, the top notes are lemon and i get some of what i think is orange blossom but not very much of it that is actually all i really smell out of this cologne it doesnt last long even on paper!.
at the start you get lots of lemon and i mean lots of it ! and a bit of oraange blossom mixed with the lemon, when it starts to dry down you get a very very tiny bit of the woody note which is (teak wood), these are the main notes of the fragrance in my opinion and due to its poor longevity that all i get.
Ratings/
longevity 1.7/10 the longevity sucks on this one !
Projection 5.6/10 doesnt project very well either actually as soon as you spray its really strong then it just seems to disapear,
overall smell 7.2/10 the smell is the best part of this for me
overall, 5.8/5.9 out of a possible 10 the oonly really good thing is that pefrect beach smell quality that it has but everything else sucks..
Lionia3 – :
I bought this cologne because a member here recommended it to me. I must say that I hit the jackpot by following her recommendation. It smells very nice, soft, and I have gotten several comments already
vitoss – :
It’s not so light. I mean, you can get disturbed a little bit, but again it’s just to apply as usual. Fresh and fruity. I think in something not so natural that remembers me tangerine. Choosing I stick with D&G Light Blue pour Homme
Gogi123 – :
I have this buddy on my dresser, it’s fresh and discret perfume, but the staying power is not so effective on my skin, but for the citric lovers i gess it’s a nice buy. And it has more lemon notes than wood.
Host111 – :
i will describe this as cold soursop juice. very fresh n revitalizing. my friend told me that this resemble to D&G Light Blue Women but longevity is poor compared to D&G’s offering.
NikSSMTVyy – :
I like some of men perfume .. reminds me of my dad.. when i was young, my dad always had fresh, musky smell.. I dont remember it now..but when i tried light essence it reminded me of the same … Ferrari light essence its ideal for hot daily wear,If you like wearing men’ s perfume den give it a try.Its strong(for females) and citrusy .Its definetely a scent which lingers a lot. I always had ppl ask me abt it… cause the scent is very strong.. What I like about the scent it has lemony scent. Its brilliant Ideal scent for day wear on Hot Hot day ..
rexp24 – :
Fresh, fruity and light.
Very similar to Eclat D’Arpege.
alexfrmn – :
i bought this one for a nonsmoker person and i believe it`s appropriate for people that don`t like a strong perfume. it is very light and somehow fruity , i must say that it`s good for every time of day i really liked it