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Which Should You Buy?
L'Ombre Dans L'Eau is Divisive. It's an unapologetically green, photorealistic garden scent that polarises with its sharp, almost stem-like opening. Expect either adoration for its unique charm or outright rejection of its potent verdancy.
This is a real marmite scent. Blackcurrant and Mint is either a blissful, naturalistic journey to a summer dacha, or an authentic sweet jam that you might not want to wear in public. It has its fans, but it's divisive.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 1% |
| Floral | 16% | 13% |
| Fruity | 20% | 31% |
| Green | 28% | 31% |
| Sweet | 12% | 17% |
| Warm | 1% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 1% | 1% |
| Animalic | 14% | 10% |
| Fresh | 24% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bold, green character and moderate sillage make it a suitable choice for casual wear and unique dates where you want to make an impression. While some find it office-friendly, its polarising opening might be too assertive for all professional settings, pushing its formal score down. It's too complex and artistic for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its natural, tart, and green profile with moderate longevity makes it best suited for casual, daytime wear. While refreshing, some find it too authentic to a "jam" or "dacha" scent for professional or formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Green, Aromatic accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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