L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette vs Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

L’Eau Serge Lutens

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Waterlily Tea Dress

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette

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.

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Our Verdict - Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

This isn't just a perfume; it's a personality. A fresh, green, and often controversial scent from Zara, Waterlily Tea Dress is a divisive fragrance that delivers a unique, cool floral experience. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; this is for those who crave something a bit unexpected, with a touch of "inside a florist's fridge" realness.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	34%
Floral	16%	8%
Fruity	2%	4%
Green	16%	22%
Sweet	9%	3%
Warm	1%	1%
Woody	0%	1%
Earthy	0%	0%
Animalic	10%	15%
Fresh	49%	52%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Waterlily Tea Dress EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Aldehydes 23% Citrus 23% Mint 16% Musk 14% Clary Sage 12% Magnolia 12%

Heart Notes

Bergamot 40% Mint 40% Musk 20%

Shared Notes

Mint 15% vs 40%

Musk 13% vs 20%

Only in L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette

Aldehydes 23% Citrus 23% Clary Sage 12% Magnolia 12%

Only in Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 40%

Accords

L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

94%

72%

Green

100%

95%

Aromatic

94%

62%

Fresh Spicy

94%

92%

Fresh

69%

Musky

90%

87%

Aldehydic

50%

Powdery

66%

65%

Floral

51%

Soft Spicy

Citrus shared

100%

94%

Green shared

72%

100%

Aromatic shared

95%

94%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

94%

Fresh

92%

Musky shared

69%

90%

Aldehydic

87%

Powdery shared

50%

66%

Floral

65%

Soft Spicy

51%

Performance

L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

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.

Waterlily Tea Dress Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, fresh profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and post-gym freshness, appreciated by many in the community. While it can be office-safe due to its subtlety, some find it too green or floral for all formal settings. Its lack of overt sensuality makes it less ideal for a date.