BugChucha – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

The reason these are 14.99 at Marshalls and Tj Maxx..because most likely English Laundry cannot move these at the $85 mark at the counter at Dillards.
The longer these bottles sit, the more money EL loses. So to recoup money, they blow some stock out and the discounters are more than happy to buy and sell.
Very simple…
But really, who cares…English Laundry are gems for cheap!!

Nadziratel – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Signature scent worthy. Clean, slightly creamy and full.
If you need a numeric rating: 9/10

Mevoo119InsuffBooni – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

Like others say, the scent is quite similar to Versace Eros
While I do own and like the smell of Eros, it is unbelievably strong and almost offensive at times .
I would say this is Eros’ older more mature brother. This smells WAY better on skin than the Versace does. It’s priced a little bit less as well. If you’re on the fence between the two, go for this. The sillage may be less but you won’t smell like the dudebros at the club!

DIABOLIKSPB – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

I have the female version and I am loving it (it’s not listed here or I’d be raving about it). Anyway I am very curious with this one. Somehow I’m temptd to get it, either for myself or for somebody. Would a woman sport it well or would it be too masculine?

Phizruk – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

Great value buy. I’ve never found anything this quality for this price. There’s tonka bean, vanilla, woody, green, powder and some others . Smells like a cross between Parda Luna Ross Sport and Versace Ereos in my opinion. Projection is average and it lasts 8-10 hours. Good for all seasons, and I’d wear it to pretty much any occasion. 7.1/10

CHyVaKK2008 – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

This is a lighter but yet stronger version of versace eros,honestly i like this better than eros,this is a hidden gem.just think eros with about 15% montblanc legend spirit vibe.this may be my new signature scent which my favorite was cambridge knight.10 out of 10

dobid – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

English Laundry is a house of clones that typically are EDP in strength compared to EDTs like most of what they are duping. They are basically the Armaf or Rasasi of the designer world. I own Signature which I purchased cheap, $25 USD for 100ml (that said I’ve heard the English Laundry scents can go for less but I haven’t seen) and figured why not try Oxford Bleu from the same house. So I bought a decant.
What I find with Oxford Bleu is a refined and more sophisticated Versace Eros. It isn’t beastly but then again many say Eros itself is a shell of its former self with the more recent formulations. Oxford Bleu has a strong mint, citrus/apple open before going sweet with tonka into a spicy vanilla base. There is some slight iris but it isn’t strong and isn’t as make-up baggy as most say iris typically goes.
As mentioned before Oxford Bleu is not as strong as Eros on my skin. Eros is or should I say was (due to the aforementioned reformulations), a club scent. Oxford Bleu would be a good scent to compliment Eros for dates. I wouldn’t say it is redundant at all since you don’t wanna wear a club scent for a date but want to wear something similar for your date if you met her at the club. Oxford Bleu is projects in between moderate and soft for about two hours. Then it lasts another five as a skin scent. It works best in spring, fall and winter all day scent. Don’t wear this in high heat.
Unlike most English Laundry scents, Oxford Bleu is nice but not a must, must buy. Especially since pricing unless you get it discounted is a total rip-off. Even most discount websites when it is stock, I would say it isn’t good priced, well unless you are in one of those unlucky area that don’t have a good Ross/Marshall’s/Burlington/TJ Maxx store that don’t ever get anything good. $14.99-24.99 is a great deal for this but anything more and it is not worth it.
For this reason I have to give Oxford Bleu a 6.9 out of 10. It is great to replace Eros for dates, but it isn’t the club replacement for me. If it is for you, great. Go with La Nuit de L’homme Eau Électrique or Montblanc Legend Night for a club option similarish to Eros.

Mejtq701InsuffBooni – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

This is an 80% clone of Versace Eros….I give it a 8 out of 10 with 8 out of 10 silage longevity…Very very lovely fragrance

dim007 – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

This was disappointing for me. I’ll keep this short and simple. Take a couple of notes from Eros, subtract the sparkle, water it down and add a boatload of powder. 2/5.

pkc910Bessinepome – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

I’d come across an English Laundry set of four at Marshall’s for $24! Jackpot!
I’d had this one on my hit list for colognes to buy. Unfortunately most have to be a blind buy as the perfume shops around here don’t carry a wide variety of things other than the big name designer stuff (and at outrageous prices!).
As soon as this hit my nose, bam! Eros! But a different Eros. An Eros that isn’t like high-fiving bros, smacking asses, and dabbing all night, but an Eros that is winking from across the way while just chillin’ with his buds with a top-shelf drink in his hand.
Its not in your face with this recipe, but this being an EDP, projects and lasts! I would even say it outperforms Eros! (On my skin anyway)
Overall, a great scent that is 90% Eros, but how I personally think Eros SHOULD be. A 9/10 for me! Cheers!

Vasya007 – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

I really liked Eros when it originally hit the market, but there were so many people hating on it, that I let that color my judgement and stopped wearing it. Oxford Bleu is very similar to Eros, but has a more gentlemanly quality to it, due in part to the powdery iris note and is less in your face than Eros. It’s also an EDP and has oakmoss for fantastic longevity and projection. Now that Eros seems to be a shell of its former self, this is definitely the one to get. Oxford Bleu is a total love for me!
Scent: 9/10
Projection: 9/10
Sillage: 9/10
Longevity: 10/10
Versatility: 9/10
Price: 8/10

Kuzja3213 – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

If you can picture Versace Eros as Ronnie Ortiz-Magro while on the jersery shore show.
You can picture this scent as a young Ronnie, who decided “no, there is more to life than clubbing and f#&@^ing random girls” I am going work hard, study hard in school and then Ronnie landed a scholarship at Oxford and is a well put, young lad.
Oxford Bleu = Versace Eros – Douche bag versace vibe + niche quality box.
I like versace eros, but if i was to do it all over again, i’d pick this one.

Dolestimanos – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Holy smokes…this smells good to me.
If you want to be the center of attention, get this one. You will be noticed, in a positive way. Just don’t overspray this.
Tested this out at the store and almost ready to pull the trigger.
IMO waaayy better than eros. Eros is not as versatile and is extremely youthful. I wouldn’t wear this to work just strictly anytime you need a loud fragrance going out and on a date.
Okay you could wear it to work but seriously just 2 small sprays
In my early 30s Oxford Bleu is more appealing!

jam – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

I’ll say it up front. This is a Versace Eros clone. I’ll also say this. I like it a lot better. This is an EDP as opposed to Eros’ EDT concentration although this one isn’t quite as in your face. It retains the smell without the attitude.
The top is a little different, though, I will say. It’s a bit linear. I get the full mint/vanilla/soft wood right up front and the scent lingers in this mode for the entirety of the fragrance. The best part of Versace Eros is on full display the entirety of this frag. That’s not a bad thing.
Longevity is killer on this one, 12+ hours. Sillage is enormous too but again, it leaves the obnoxious edge of Eros at the door so people will likely not be put off by it. Since it is a little more refined, I’d say if you like Eros and you’re over 40, here is where you should spend your money. This could work in many different situations but is probably more suited to cooler weather or at night.

sembat73 – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

First impression.. This definitely smells like Ero’s. It is in the same genre for sure. A minty sweet semi fresh powdery type fragrance. might come off as almost a floral vibe to some people. It smells nice to me and maybe a little more refined than eros. the performance on this is very impressive. Sprayed my hand earlier this afternoon and its past 2am now. still can smell it on my hand even after washing my hands.. Very impressive. If you like Eros than this is certainly a try . I might prefer this one, not sure I haven’t smelled Ero’s in quite some time. Yes it is sort of a generic and perhaps a little synthetic of a scent… but it might do the job well
Scent 4/5
performance 5/5

Flamma – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

Oxford Blue smelled so generic to me. I consider it a safe fragrance for sure. I agree with stephen.r about it being a hot mess. It smells to me like an aimless mixture of “blue” fragrances.
I know there is not a section for Windsor by English Laundry but if you want something that I consider seriously strong, even for just a few short hours, test it at the store and see if you like it. It was the only fragrance there that made me smile and gave me hope. One spritz of Windsor on my right hand lasted me only like 2.5 hours before turning into a skin scent, but it projected so much, I started feeling nauseous. When I got out of the store and the wind blew, the sillage trail was wonderful. Windsor smells light and modern on the top notes, but to me, the mid notes smell thick and like a mixture of Lapidus and Aramis or some other vintage fragrance. So it smells very masculine to me. Don’t quote me on that, because I have not smelled Aramis since early 2000 and I only own the latest Lapidus, which is very strong but lasts too short and lacks the complexity of the 80s version. Thanks for reading and God bless you abundantly.

регион45 – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Super synthetic. Smells like chemical death. Don’t bother trying it. Try Eros instead

jpilmhknpj – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Love this house, but this was a hot mess for me. Take all the popular designer “blue” fragrances, put them together with a piercingly sweet EDP concentration and you get this juice.
Hours later it dries down to a tolerable vanilla powder, but getting there is brutal. Too harsh.

pozgan – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

First off, let me start this review with a preface. Fashion & fragrance have been entwined since the beginning of the 20th century. Lest we forget, COCO CHANEL was, first and foremost, a fashion designer and her fragrances were meant as olfactory accessories to accompany her sartorial elegance. Myrurgia (Spain) was the first fashion House (according to their designer page here in the database) to create fragrances: think Maderas de Orient (’20s),Joya (’50s) and Maja (’80s). WEIL manufactured perfumes meant to cover the odor of real furs, making them pleasingly fragrant as opposed to primal or fetid.
Not much has changed, nearly a hundred years later, yet people continue to “dis” fashion houses who release perfumes. And, it’s true to an extent: many are mass produced “off the rack” releases meant to make money but many live up to the legacy of legendary iconic brands; despite IFRA meddling and the bean-counters constantly pointing to the bottom line. Some companies, just like many fashion designers, throw the budget to the wind creating posh and over-the-top designs that, while flamboyant and interesting on the runway, would never be worn by someone of the rank & file…let alone be afforded. Others take simple designs emblazoned with pop culture symbolism and add a three-digit price tag. Why? Because a) they can & b) someone will pay it just to say “Oh this? It’s an original _____!”
Somewhere, isn’t there a happy medium? A just right scented “Goldilocks zone” where fashion and fragrance balance each other? Where the accessory costs significantly LESS THAN the fashion itself, while still radiating the same panache and class? I thought those days were behind us, both as a parfumista and fashion-ista; that is, until I recently was gifted a 4 piece 20 ml men’s coffret from English Laundry. (Thank the gods for Macys one day sales!) Two stunning metallic EDP’s and two gradient colored EDT’s were handsomely packaged in tight foam in a faux (but tres chic) leather chocolate-colored box emblazoned with “English Laundry by Christopher Wicks”. Before I removed a single cap or pressed an atomizer I knew I was in for a treat!
Though the caps were silver plastic over black inserts (and not glued together very well, all four came apart upon uncapping) yet they fit tightly on the flacon and had a classy engraving “English Laundry” in cursive. I wasn’t too upset-I bought them to wear and smell NOT to display. The sprayers delivered a wide fine mist of fragrance that instantly made me smile and not regret this “scent unsniffed” impulse buy.
This masculine EDP is the best of all possible outcomes. Many disparage this company (and others like Perry Ellis) as creating “dupes” of other already popular releases. I find this mentality to be a tad bit pedantic and rather narrow-minded. Does one “dis” a Bugatti for not being a Lamborghini or Alfa Romeo? DO Saturns rule and Honda Civics drool?! They are all cars with engines, doors, windows and seats. The difference is in the way each model rides, how much it costs, and (ultimately) how well it performs, depending on what you bought it for. One does not expect an MG to tow a ton of cargo or a Ford F150 to go from 0-70 in 4.3 seconds. Let’s be real here, folks…
Oxford Bleu shares many attributes with VERSACE Eros, some with DIOR Homme Eau and even some of Sauvage. Yet, from this gypsy’s viewpoint when you can find everything you want in an SUV or a Crossover, do you really NEED a convertible, a van and a day-to-day grocery getter? Some do; I however do not. Oxford Bleu EDP takes the best parts of many mass market high-end designer frags and synthesizes them into a superb “hybrid” while remaining very affordable (even by designer prices, let alone the niche and luxe market) resulting in a stunning luxury utility fragrance!
The top notes of green tart apple, cool mint and luminous lemon keep pace with Eros, lasting a bit longer and IMHO smelling a bit less synthetic and more refreshing without any cloy at all. Fusing the debonair heart note of smooth iris from DIOR Eau and adding it to the toasty nutty coumarin of Tonka (Eros) and dry floral spiciness of geranium (also found in Sauvage) is much better to my nose than Eros with its ambroxan core, but less luxurious and complex than Sauvage: something I am willing to concede considering the price difference.
The drydown of vetiver, vanilla and moss (I doubt seriously if it is actual evernia prunasti, more likely an evernyl isolate) maintains poise and elegance; while radiating warmth, earthiness and a hint of mysterious woodiness. Eros, with its double dose of Altas and Virginia cedar is more sweet and slightly balsamic where the sandalwood used in Oxford Bleu (and in neither Sauvage, nor Homme Eau) is smooth and sexy without trying too hard.
All in all a completely competent creation that hits all the en vogue “marks” of the Big Guys and delivers in longevity (all day or overnight if applied for evening wear) projection/sillage and is an EDP concentration (not just in title but in its presence and throughout its duration) and behaves as such.
Very proper very dignified and though it may have some things in common with the trendsetters, it takes everything I really liked about all three and funnels them into one beautiful manscent without it smelling like a chemical mess or an “if you like ___, you’ll LOVE ____” dupe. Smart, sexy and everything I was looking for in a modern EDP-without having to spend over 300 dollars at the counters. Just like their fashion, English Laundry takes the normal and ubiquitous and embroiders it with something extra (but not “too much”) and the result is fantastic!
Sillage: moderate to heavy
Longevity: very good to excellent
Overall: 4.5/5
I tip my hat to Mr. Christopher Wicks. I have always adored his designs (have a couple shirts hanging in my walk-in) and though I knew he had began a scent line in 2010, I was almost afraid to try them for fear they would be ubiquitous and trite. Nothing could be further from the truth.
And, for the record: I love the fraiche opening of Homme Eau and how ethereal Francois Demachy made when he streamlined the original DIOR Homme without drowning it in “calone”. I also think that Sauvage (while not all that WILD) smells fabulous and its spicier woodier incense-rich composition is masterfully blended and utterly worth owning. I just think Oxford Bleu is easier to wear, less cloying and (though every bit stiff upper lip and “English” perfume) doesn’t take itself too seriously-but smells seriously good! Disclosure: I have a full gift-set of Eros and a deluxe mini of Sauvage.
What makes a successful designer is seeing what the market wants…and then giving it to them. Oxford Bleu does that, without being vulgar or overtly copy-catting anything. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or in our case the nostril of the sniffer, and I can tell you without a doubt (and before wearing the other three in my coffret) I will definitely be adding the other SEVEN men’s scents…and, quite possibly the five “femme” ones, to my collection as well. Smell swell & be well…GP

slavjan777 – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

What a sleeper! This scent is a try for anyone who likes sweet, creamy, slightly powdery scents! Don’t let the designer branding fool you.
Oxford Bleu opens with a minty, green, apple accord then dries immediately into a comfortable Tonka bean warmness. It’s not sharp or boastful, but smooth and caress-like. This sucker also has some real lasting power.
I certainly did not expect this scent to come from a bottle like this.

fj – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

I’m surprired at how much I’m enjoying this scent. Great option if you want to wear something a lil sweeter without being over bearing. In addition, it’s lasts a long time. Definitely worth trying!

артур_либерман – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

Good scent
Acceptable to all
Generic
Balanced between cleanness and sweetness
Nothing special

marco mag – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

I like Versace Eros…but for some weird reason, I don’t wear it as much because it just has this ‘loud’ vibe, like I should only wear it to a nightclub or something. The problem is, I don’t really go to nightclubs, but I do like the basic smell of Eros.
I picked up a bottle of Oxford Bleu, and it smells great. The mint/apple top with the sandalwood, vanilla tonka is blended very well. It lasts quite long and projects quite strongly like Eros…it just has a slightly more ‘refined’ feel to it while smelling 90% the same. I don’t know if the ingredients are of a better quality or if it is blended better than Eros…to my nose it just smells slightly better.
If i was a younger guy and was hitting the town, Eros would be just fine. I was looking for a similar smell…just a bit more refined and somehow less ‘in your face’. I think Oxford Bleu will work for me.
One final thing – if you like compliments, I can see this getting a lot of them. It smells great and will get you noticed.

uncentNeunliz – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

I see some people aren’t to big a fan of this scent, I dont get it, does it smell like Eros? yes it does, I have Eros and after smelling this I gave away my Eros bottle. This scent just seems to work for ME better than Eros did. Oxford Blue lasts hours and the shirt I sprayed it on still smelled great a day later. When I wear this I can almost feel the scent around me, it projects extremely well and when I move I catch wiffs of it and I love it. It is sweet yes but something about it is really inviting. My Fiancee loved this scent and thought it was nice and sweet and sexy. I normally don’t ask for much more than for her to like it but to find a scent I love and she loves is a happy harmony. I would suggest a sample first before a bottle. I had a sample and just picked up a bottle of this because I had to have it. This is probably going to be a staple of fall and winter for me. I just really enjoy this and the last 5 days have worn it 3 times, out of 100 other options I have this one was a winner!
Sweet unique high quality scent, dont be put off by some reviews saying its a sweet mess, I think its a scent where if it works for you it can be a major home run.
9.5 out of 10! Great Stuff!

FaiolyAkaN – 2022-06-29:

5 out of 5

What does this smell like? Versace Eros but a little less sweet. On a test strip they smell almost identical.

wcbankir – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

I was hoping for this to be great as I love the rest of the English Laundry line. This is just a sweet mess. The notes were promising but this composition is quickly overtaken by sweetness and nothing else. Maybe if the oakmoss or vetiver were more prevalent this would be a much more tolerable fragrance. Good performance, however!

Oleg.703053 – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

First review here. Seriously this is one of the best scents I’ve ever tried. It lasts all day, projection is good without being overkill. I would wear it on any occasion in any weather. Only downside is I could see it being unisex so if you want something purely masculine you might not love it. Also its pretty sweet but I find A*Men by Thierry Mugler to be sweeter and I still like that too. I got free samples as Dilliards and fell in love with this brand pretty fast. A lot of people say this smells like Versace Eros, I find it to be different and much better.

krossovki – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

If you look at the notes you would think that this fragrance is going to be a knock out but you would be sadly mislead.
The smell is a sweet mess, it is sweet blah.
My marks are irrelevant for longevity and sillage, my review is just don’t buy it.
Jury Verdict: 1/10

123123460 – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

I think it is different than most everything else out there in the general shopping place right now. My first impression was cotton candy but give it a chance to fully settle. . The bottle is not solid blue either more of an iridescent blue metal and comes with an aftershave of the same size that I actually prefer even more, but hey why not double them up.

serg.vika – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Smells identical but just a tad bit weaker than Versace Eros. Smells exactly like a urinal cake. Nothing more, nothing less.

BlackN1ne – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

First on, it’s an aquatic men’s scent but has a powdery tonka base blended with vetiver and a spike of geranium that keeps it from getting too ordinary. As it dries, it’s definitely woody, with that soft tonka base and I find it delicious. Hullhockey91 is right, it could be unisex after that first hit of aquatic men’s cologne. I like it for myself or my husband. I’m not picky who wears it, it just smells nice.

vipPoGRaNvip – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Was very skeptical…love this stuff. Valentino Uomo has a better bottle, this has a better presentation with the magnetic box. Plus, this is a parfum, I’m really into this juice. Smells EXACTLY like Valentino Uomo. Definitely has a dior home vibe. Very sweet, but I like sweet frags.

maritet – 2022-06-29:

3 out of 5

This and Eros are quite close in the dry down too close. This wins in the opening though. I agree with the reviewer below about the candy vibe. The iris in this May also help give it the edge.
Quick edit: guys this smells like a perfect harmony of Eros and Dior eau homme. I sprayed this on a few hours ago and it smells pretty darn good. This would a great late night frag. Very well done

B.O.B – 2022-06-29:

4 out of 5

Honestly right when I sprayed it I wanted to buy it – However I let it drydown and I changed my mind.
It’s a little to sweet for me. It gives me that “candy” vibe. I wasn’t sure if it was for men or women. It could totally be unisex, but my girlfriend liked it on me. I just couldn’t get past that candy-vibe. Surprisingly sweet, good for summer!
Odd/unique but too sweet for me = 3/5