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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet iconic, L'Eau by Serge Lutens is the 'anti-perfume' that sets out to smell like nothing and everything clean. Some find it a groundbreaking minimalist masterpiece, others a bland, overpriced laundry detergent. Love it or hate it, it certainly makes a statement by *not* making one.
It's a Kilian "freshie" with a boozy twist, but whether it's a refreshing summer cocktail or a regretful morning-after scent depends entirely on your skin chemistry. Divisive, for sure, with some hailing it as a masterpiece and others getting cheap aquatic or even fishy notes.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 14% |
| Floral | 16% | 2% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 16% | 4% |
| Sweet | 9% | 5% |
| Warm | 1% | 14% |
| Woody | 0% | 5% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 10% | 16% |
| Fresh | 49% | 55% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This scent is perfect for the office due to its inoffensive 'clean' profile and moderate projection; many reviews highlight its suitability for professional settings. While good for casual wear, its subtlety and lack of traditional 'perfume' notes make it less ideal for dates or formal events where a bolder statement might be preferred. It's a suitable choice for sport due to its refreshing nature.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic accords make it suitable for casual and sport settings, though some find it refined enough for dates. Its aquatic and clean profile, coupled with varied performance reports, makes it borderline for office, and the distinct boozy freshness doesn't quite fit formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh, Citrus, Musky accords and Mint, Aldehydes notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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