Les Eaux Primordiales 2015 EDP

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Abstraction Raisonnee

by Arnaud Poulain

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Les Eaux Primordiales Abstraction Raisonnee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Arnaud Poulain. Les Eaux Primordiales's Abstraction Raisonnee carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive vetiver: some find its polished, airy take utterly sophisticated, while others miss the raw edge or find it a bit too clean and engineered. It's a modern, wearable vetiver, but not one for the purists.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Soft
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Abstraction Raisonnee Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh, clean vetiver profile, make it highly versatile for everyday wear and casual settings. While not overpowering for the office, its distinct character might be a bit too present for very formal events. It's often described as a great summer day scent, fitting for casual outings or even light sport.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Abstraction Raisonnee opens with a bright, zesty burst of grapefruit and bergamot, immediately joined by the crisp, tart tang of rhubarb, giving it a lively, almost sparkling quality. As it settles, a smooth, refined vetiver emerges, clean and earthy without being muddy, softened by a powdery violet and a hint of warm nutmeg. The dry down introduces a subtle, elegant tobacco and the creamy sweetness of benzoin, lending depth and a quiet sophistication to the lingering vetiver.

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