Armand Basi 2010 EDT

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L’Eau Pour Homme

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Armand Basi L’Eau Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010, created by Francis Kurkdjian. L’Eau Pour Homme opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cypress, Cardamom, Nutmeg, and Bamboo, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Moss. Armand Basi's L’Eau Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive, frustratingly short-lived scent that will either be dismissed as an air freshener or beloved for its unique, tranquil freshness. A steal if you buy it on sale, but don't expect it to last.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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L’Eau Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, but its reported poor longevity and light sillage mean it struggles against other environments. While some might wear it to the office, its lack of projection isn't ideal for a formal evening out.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L’Eau Pour Homme opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, quickly joined by the distinctive, almost medicinal greenness of bamboo and cypress. A gentle, fresh spicy warmth from cardamom and nutmeg weaves in, sitting atop an earthy, woody base of patchouli. It’s an airy, aquatic composition designed to evoke serene, natural environments.

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