TL;DR: the original women's version of Light Blue retains real nostalgic value despite longevity considered limited, while the men's version gets notably more critical feedback on performance.
A success built on Mediterranean imagery as much as the juice itself
Light Blue established itself as a summer reference evoking the Amalfi Coast, with a fresh composition blending green apple, lemon, and cedar. Much of its appeal lies in that summery, Italian imagery as much as in the scent itself.
The women's version: nostalgic, but with debated longevity
The original gets generally positive feedback, with strong nostalgic value for many wearers who discovered it on release. The weak point regularly cited remains longevity, considered too short for extended wear without reapplication.
The men's version: harsher criticism
Light Blue Pour Homme gets notably more mixed feedback, with some flatly calling it a disappointment in terms of composition, longevity, and sillage — a fairly marked reception gap compared to the women's version, worth knowing before buying blind.
Flankers: a way to make up for the original's shortcomings
Versions like Italian Love or Eau Intense offer more concentrated or more pronounced takes on the original theme, sometimes with better performance feedback — as long as you don't overpay for these flankers, as several user reviews point out.
Should you go for Light Blue?
For the women's version, yes if you're primarily after a nostalgic summer evocation and are fine with reapplying regularly. For the men's version, better to test before buying, as feedback is notably more mixed on this specific part of the catalog.