L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Carat
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a polarised experience. L'Ombre Dans L'Eau EDP isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding its opening too acrid or green, bordering on bug spray or toilet freshener. Yet for others, it's a gothic masterpiece - a natural, melancholic rose garden after the rain.
Carat is a divisive one: some adore its sparkling, fresh floral bouquet, others find it too sharp, synthetic, or just plain boring. If you fancy a spring garden in a bottle, give it a go, but expect a mixed bag of opinions.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 6% |
| Floral | 37% | 39% |
| Fruity | 9% | 9% |
| Green | 32% | 23% |
| Sweet | 12% | 18% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 1% | 2% |
| Earthy | 0% | 2% |
| Animalic | 1% | 13% |
| Fresh | 24% | 18% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
The strong, occasionally sharp green opening might be divisive for an office setting, but its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable once settled. For dates and casual wear, its natural, romantic, and somewhat mysterious character shines, fitting a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. It's too complex and melancholic for sport and not universally crowd-pleasing enough for most formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Carat's clean, fresh floral profile makes it excellent for office and casual wear, as it's generally inoffensive. While elegant enough for formal occasions, some find its sillage too intimate, which might underwhelm for a date or sporty event where more presence is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Floral, Fruity accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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