L'Ombre Dans L'Eau
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1983 | Year | 1998 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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 YSL classic is pure bottled sunshine, a fruity floral marvel that makes people happy despite its frustratingly elusive nature. Often compared to Baby Doll, it's a superior, joyous scent with a passionately loyal fanbase that will move mountains to get another bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 7% |
| Floral | 16% | 26% |
| Fruity | 20% | 23% |
| Green | 28% | 19% |
| Sweet | 12% | 17% |
| Warm | 1% | 2% |
| Woody | 0% | 5% |
| Earthy | 1% | 1% |
| Animalic | 14% | 5% |
| Fresh | 24% | 24% |
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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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and energetic profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (if not over-sprayed), and active pursuits. While some vintage versions had better projection, current consensus points to moderate longevity, allowing for versatility across day-time occasions without being too intrusive.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Aromatic, Green accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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