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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.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 11% |
| Floral | 16% | 37% |
| Fruity | 20% | 9% |
| Green | 28% | 32% |
| Sweet | 12% | 12% |
| Warm | 1% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 1% |
| Earthy | 1% | 0% |
| Animalic | 14% | 1% |
| Fresh | 24% | 24% |
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
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fruity, Rose accords and Rose, Blackcurrant Leaf notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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