Blu by Renato Balestra bottle
Renato Balestra

Blu

3.7/5 · 9 votes Masculine
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
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Character

Longevity2.2/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day40
Night40
Spring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter80
Our take

Blu opens with marigold, elemi, nutmeg and lemon. The marigold brings a slightly resinous floral edge to the citrus, while elemi adds a pale, airy resin that keeps the lemon from feeling sharp. Nutmeg sits close to the surface, giving the top a gentle warmth that prevents the opening from reading as purely bright. The heart introduces cardamom, mint and thyme. Cardamom deepens the spice without turning heavy, mint cools the blend and keeps it upright, and thyme adds an herbal, slightly dusty green thread that runs through the center. The transition feels steady rather than dramatic, moving from citrus and resin into a warmer, more aromatic space.

The base rests on vanilla, sandalwood, cedar and musk. Vanilla rounds the drydown with a soft sweetness that never becomes loud, sandalwood adds a smooth, creamy wood, and cedar brings a drier, straighter timber note that keeps the sweetness in check. Musk ties the woods and vanilla together with a clean, faintly powdery finish. The overall character is aromatic, fresh spicy and woody, with clear powdery, balsamic, warm spicy, citrus, green and musky facets. It suits daytime wear in spring or summer and works well in casual or office settings. It is approachable and balanced, with no single element dominating the others. The final impression is warm, lightly sweet and gently woody.

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