What changed
Post-2024 owners on Fragrantica and Basenotes report current Light Blue EDT batches running noticeably weaker and softer/sweeter, on top of the earlier 2012 shift to a more citric profile; the cedar/musk base reads thinner than older bottles.
Reported change notableLast reviewed Jun 2026Sources: Basenotes
These reports are community-aggregated and not confirmed by the brand. Batch variance can mean different bottles smell noticeably different; buyers should check batch codes when possible.
Listed notes
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