L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Eau de Parfum bottle L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
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2012 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
San Remo Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle San Remo Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
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.
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Our Verdict - San Remo Cologne
A divisive one, this. Geo. F. Trumper's San Remo Cologne is either a unique, refreshing green composition, or a peculiar floral-sweet scent that doesn't quite sit right. Definitely one to sample rather than blind buy, despite a loyal following.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 1%
Floral 37% 34%
Fruity 9% 2%
Green 32% 39%
Sweet 12% 10%
Warm 0% 3%
Woody 1% 2%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 24% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L’Ombre Dans L’Eau EdP
San Remo Cologne EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 28%

Accords

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau San Remo Cologne
100%
Green
100%
95%
Fruity
85%
Rose
71%
72%
Aromatic
63%
Floral
58%
Fresh
51%
46%
Citrus
Green shared
100%
100%
95%
Rose shared
85%
71%
72%
Floral shared
63%
58%
51%
46%

Performance

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau San Remo Cologne
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

San Remo Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, green character make it suitable for casual wear and daily use. While unique, it's perhaps a bit too distinctive for formal events, and its subtle nature doesn't scream 'date night'.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Rose, Floral accords and Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
San Remo Cologne
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