Photo via Sandi Scents of Man Under the Blue Moon
I’ve been drawn to the work of Andrea Byrne of Scents of Man since 2024, from the first moment I experienced her fragrances. Sheean was on my best of in 2024. I could imagine her studio in Ramsey, set against the coastal edge of the Isle of Man, where the land feels cradled by sea and sky in equal measure. I envision everything feeling a little quieter, a little more deliberate there (I hope that is true). There’s something about that setting that I feel seeps into her compositions themselves, as though each one carries a trace of something else, a sense of being slightly removed from the ordinary world. It makes sense when you smell Under The Blue Moon. It feels like it took its time becoming what it is.
Andrea Byrne, founder/perfumer via the brand
Scents of Man Under the Blue Moon doesn’t present itself fully right away; it sort of appears. I catch it before it fully registers, like noticing the light has changed without seeing the clouds move. It opens with grapefruit and yuzu, not sharp but softened. There’s a clarity to them, but it’s distant, almost out of reach. Blackcurrant comes through, and this is where it gets interesting. It’s not loud or juicy in the way people expect. It’s not sweet exactly; it feels like it’s holding something back. There’s a moment when it almost reads like a familiar memory, but it’s hard to place.
Sandi AI
Scents of Man Under The Blue Moon shifts without ever making a big move, blackcurrant comes back around, but lighter this time, with a hint of raspberry lifting it just enough; there’s a faint herbal edge from fennel that keeps it from feeling too smooth. The florals, osmanthus, hyacinth, and rose exist in the background, moving in and out. Later, Under The Blue Moon becomes quieter. The vanilla is soft, but it’s not sweet in a noticeable way; underneath, the understated warmth of nutmeg.
As Under The Blue Moon settles, the base shows itself, but even then, nothing really lands traditionally. Vanilla, rose, and sandalwood are all there, but not as a clear structure, more like a soft layer that everything else leans on. It stays close to the skin, never pushing outward too much. There’s a very fine thread of saffron running through it. It’s subtle, but it changes how the whole thing feels.
Scents of Man Under The Blue Moon is not anchored in any single direction; it feels suspended, a moment held between breaths. There’s a stillness to it, like a quiet space where something meaningful has just passed through. A whisper that stays behind because it felt meaningful in a way I can’t quite explain. It invites me into a slower awareness, a kind of inward attention. Long after it fades, there’s a trace left behind somewhere harder to define. Like the echo of a dream that doesn’t reveal its meaning, only its presence, it rewards me for being felt. Quietly absorbing, the kind of experience I keep going back to.
Notes: citrus, blackcurrant, raspberry, osmanthus, hyacinth, rose, vanilla, sandalwood, saffron, nutmeg.
Sandi Lundberg, Editor
Disclosure: Review based on my own bottle. Opinions are my own.
For U.S. customers, Scents of Man covers all tariff charges, so don’t hesitate to order from their site
Thanks to the generosity of Scents of Man, we have a 30ml bottle of Under The Blue Moon for one lucky reader in the USA or EU. You must register to have your entry count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Sandi’s review and where you live. Draw closes 5/9/2026
Follow us on Instagram @cafleurebonofficial@injoyinutah@scentsofman.
This is our Privacy Policy
We announce the winners only on our site and on our Facebook page, so like Cafleurebon and use our blog feed, or your dream prize will be spilled perfume. You will also find updates and new articles on our blog feed.