by Piotr Czarnecki
Bluebijou by Piotr Czarnecki is a strikingly unique gourmand fragrance centered around a juicy, candy-like blueberry note paired with dark chocolate, cocoa, and a hint of cognac. The opening features a bright, semi-green violet leaf and blueberry that quickly evolves into a complex tapestry of sweet, powdery, earthy, and slightly smoky accords. The scent unfolds with surprising depth—psychedelic in moments, with a raw, dirt-like truffle and amber-rich base that lingers into the dry down. It feels both sweet and restrained, avoiding cloyingness thanks to the bitterness of dark chocolate, the dryness of truffle, and the subtle hint of tobacco and oud. The performance is moderate for a niche, lasting around 5–6 hours with a quietly strong sillage that clings to fabric and skin. While it carries an air of bold experimentation, the fragrance isn’t overly sweet or childish, instead leaning into a mysterious, almost cinematic quality—evoking a vintage car interior, a midnight market, or a surreal forest. It’s most effective in cooler temperatures and nighttime wear, and while it does trend slightly masculine in its dry down, it remains wearable across genders.