Jeanne en Provence 2015 EDT

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Acqua

by Rémi Barbier

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Jeanne en Provence Acqua is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Rémi Barbier. Acqua opens with Rose and Rain, settles into a heart of Cypress, Pine, Lavender, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Jeanne en Provence's Acqua carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This budget-friendly aquatic clone of Kenzo pour Homme from the 90s is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair. While many praise its nostalgia and fresh feel, others find it overly synthetic and harsh. For the price, it's a gamble that paid off for a lot of people.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Acqua Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain55%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often lauded as "safe" profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use. However, some find its sillage potent, which might be too much for an office setting, and the aquatic nature isn't typically suited for formal events.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Acqua opens with a dominant, almost soapy, watery rose, swiftly ushering in an aromatic heart of lavender, cypress, and pine, evoking a stroll through a Mediterranean forest after a light rain. The drydown settles into subtle whispers of woody sandalwood and earthy oakmoss, softened by a clean musk. It's a fresh, green aquatic experience that walks the line between invigorating and surprisingly tranquil.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 25 September


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