61 community ratings

Courrèges in Blue (1983)

Name: Courrèges in Blue (1983)
Brand: Courrèges

Perfumer: Roure Bertrand

1983WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
61 ratings

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Courrèges in Blue (1983) is a green, floral chypre: freshly opening, with a powdery flower heart and a woody base, made for women. It has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 61 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Aldehydes Basil Bergamot Mandarin orange

Pot marigold

Coriander

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orange blossom Violet Rose Iris Tuberose Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Civet Patchouli Musk Moss Cedarwood Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Chypre

What does Courrèges in Blue (1983) smell like?

Aldehydes, basil, bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright, green start. At the heart, orange blossom, violet, rose and iris come forward, and this is where the powdery side settles in. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and moss tie it to a dry, woody, earthy chypre feel.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind, and it suits everyday wear, the office and leisure time alike. It reads mostly feminine and classic. Jil Sander Bath & Beauty (1981) and Arrogance Arrogance pour Femme have a close profile.