L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 1997 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Relaxing Fragrance
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Shiseido's Relaxing Fragrance is a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a nostalgic, calming green floral, but others find the opening jarringly vegetal or too energetic to live up to its name. A love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following begging for its return.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 1% |
| Floral | 37% | 34% |
| Fruity | 9% | 8% |
| Green | 32% | 31% |
| Sweet | 12% | 15% |
| Warm | 0% | 14% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 0% | 1% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 24% | 26% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and relaxing green accords make it highly suitable for casual wear or the office, where it's unlikely to offend. The lack of overt sweetness or sensuality makes it less ideal for formal events or a date, though its clean vibe works for a daytime outing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Rose, Green accords and Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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