Demeter Fragrance Library 2009 EDC

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Holy Water

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Demeter Fragrance Library Holy Water is a Cologne launched in 2009, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Holy Water settles into a heart of Incense. Demeter Fragrance Library's Holy Water carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Demeter's Holy Water is a divisive modern take on aquatic scents, with reviewers split between a unique, atmospheric church vibe and plain old cucumber water. It's an intriguing concept, but don't expect a power-player; this one's all about fleeting, intimate impressions.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Cool
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Holy Water Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Incense100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its minimal sillage and weak longevity make it an excellent choice for a subtle Office or Casual wear, where it won't overwhelm. However, it lacks the projection and presence for Date nights or Formal events, and its unique scent profile is not ideal for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, ELAEIS GUINEESIS KERNIL OIL, PARFUM, +/- MAY CONTAIN ALPHA-ISOMETHYL LONONE, AMYL CINNAMAL, AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ANISE ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, MYTHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, EVERNIA FURFURACEA (TREEMOSS) EXTRACT, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine the cool, damp stones of an ancient church, with a metallic tang akin to rain-soaked concrete. A delicate, almost watery incense note intertwines with hints of clean lily and a subtle, musky quality, evoking a serene, almost melancholic atmosphere. It's a fresh, yet introspective, aquatic scent that shifts on the skin from mineral to soft floral.

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