Chloé 2012 EDT

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L'Eau de Chloe

by Michel Almairac

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Chloé L'Eau de Chloe is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Michel Almairac. L'Eau de Chloe opens with Citron, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Chloé's L'Eau de Chloe carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

L'Eau de Chloe is a tragically discontinued cult classic. It's a fresh, green, and vibrant chypre that delivers a sophisticated yet clean rose, leaving behind a unique, 'laundromat chic' vibe. Many mourn its loss.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Energetic
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L'Eau de Chloe 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and slightly soapy nature makes it perfect for office and casual wear, projecting an elegant yet understated presence. While generally light, some find it long-lasting enough for most occasions, though it might fade too quickly for a strong date-night impression.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This scent opens with a lively burst of bright citron and grapefruit, swiftly followed by aldehydes that provide a clean, almost effervescent lift. A dewy, fresh rose takes centre stage in the heart, softened by hints of lily of the valley and violet before evolving into an earthy, woody base of patchouli, oakmoss, and cedar, offering surprising depth and longevity for a fresh scent.

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