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lydayfabs – :
This one blows me away every time. The fact that this one reminds me of Kouros has probably something to do with it. And by mentioning the name Kouros like other reviewers, I will probably discourage a lot of people of even trying this one out. But where Kouros is a polarizing scent that either you love-or-hate I think ‘le Galion’ has made a Kouros-flanker without the polarizing notes that people in the community (not me) turn into haters. Le Sang Blue is smooth, but still has the personality that so many fresh scents lack. On the one hand it is easy going and on the other it feels rich. Not so many scents are able to give you the same feeling. I think it is a very versatile scent that you can wear day or night, at work or going out. The feedback I had from man and woman, young and old, was only positive. Try it out, you might be surprised.
Sanyanadey – :
Wow i love this scent for me in the same style of Kouros but better!!! This is a must try for Kouros lovers, you might want to switch i’m telling you. 9/10
UPDATE In the late late stages i get an Aventus drydown.
vik721 – :
This is indeed a Kouros flanker in all but name, but it’s none the worse for it. Orange, clove, honey, musk, lavender, that very urinous frankincense note: it’s all here. However, it’s not quite a clone. If anything, this leans closer to Kouros Fraicheur thanks to the additional citrus and lighter touch, but also has a cleaner, more naturalistic frankincense note that distinguishes it from its cousins.
gagarin2811 – :
If you like Kouros, this has the same spirit as the first flanker to Kouros: Eau de Sport. Wonderful
DnikD – :
This is my first fragrance from this house and I’m impressed.
It’s a complex fragrance and, as such, is hard to define. I’m not so keen on the opening, it can be a little harsh and abrasive, but it soon settles down, as the top citrus notes dissipate, and I start to get wafts of this wonderful perfume. It’s soapy, slightly floral, aromatic, spicy, a bit powdery and smooth with an animalic, musky base, all balanced to absolute perfection. It’s very well blended to the point of being almost creamy and individual notes are difficult to discern. Being neither too heavy or too light, it’s also very versatile; suitable for any occasion and weather.
This does have a classic scent vibe that is reminiscent of powerhouse fragrances from the 80s, except this is smoother, more refined and it doesn’t need to shout it’s presence, although it’s still wonderfully masculine. It also has a few contemporary elements that stop it smelling dated. Classic but not so much that you wouldn’t want to wear it today.There are similarities to Kouros but this is far more refined, sweeter, softer and not nearly as harsh. The animalic elements of Kouros smell ‘dirty’ on me, as though I’ve been in an animal pen, to the point that I can’t wear Kouros but I don’t get any of that with this fragrance. Interestingly, this fragrance is composed from an unfinished Paul Vacher formula from the 70’s, which actually predates Kouros. I get about 7-8 hrs longevity and moderate projection.
Personally, I love it but I can understand that some might find it challenging on the initial spray but stick with it as it’s absolutely divine. I’m impressed with this house; the quality is there to see. Great job and nicely presented too.
CAUTION: This fragrance needs to be sprayed correctly to fully appreciate all its different facets. Spray too concentrated in one place and you will get a blast of astringent citrus with a cheap deodorant vibe. However, spray with a lighter touch and you will fully appreciate the depth and colour of this little beauty. It is also better smelt on the wind from the projection and silage, rather than up close.
Edit: The more I wear this fragrance, the more I love it. The florals perfectly balance out the sharper, drier and herbal elements. I’ve since tried many niche fragrances in this genre or with similarities but nothing has compared; they are either too floral, too herbal, too animalic or too soapy, whereas this has the perfect balance of all those components. I love how classically masculine it smells, without smelling dated. Give it a fair go because I wasn’t so sure myself when I first tested it. Now, it’s becoming one of my absolute favourites. I can’t get enough of it. So much so, it could well become my signature.
ZenGennaCah – :
I was completely amazed by this one. A huge dose of men’s animality ala Kouros, but with something new, more modern and perhaps a bit more “adult”. Quite challenging!
Adriano99 – :
a wearable Kouros with a sharp citrus opening. well done
9ron4ik – :
Cat litter. Seriously. With pee and deodorant togheter. I was imbarassed in front the man who introduced me this new fragrance of le Galion. Olive soap plus acid citric notes and herbs.. Smell like an old detergent and as said a bit cat pee.
dorac – :
A fresh and soapy aromatic chypre.
On the blotter, it is reminiscent of YSL Kouros, though less animalic.
BTW, musk, amber and leather are missing in the pyramid. They convey an animalic basenote, according to the brand’s website.
aqs609Diobtetty – :
I smelt a prototype of Sang Bleu thanks to Paul Vacher in Milan this year and thought it was very well executed citric Chypre. It was definitely different from the other offerings by the House in terms of signature and style and I liked it very much.
gir738elipseskism – :
Sign me up. I’ve not smelled a bad Le Galion frag yet.