Lubin 1968 EDT

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L'Eau Neuve

by Roger Broudoux

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Lubin L'Eau Neuve is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1968, created by Roger Broudoux. L'Eau Neuve opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Caraway, Rose, Jasmine, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Lubin's L'Eau Neuve carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

L'Eau Neuve is a classic citrus aromatic that, despite a mixed bag of community reviews, still manages to land. Some find it a bit too old-school, others find it uplifting and timeless. It's not a powerhouse, but its bright, fresh character endures.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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L'Eau Neuve 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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, providing a pleasant aura without overwhelming. While some consider it too subtle for dynamic date nights or formal events, it shines in warm-weather casual settings.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

L'Eau Neuve opens with an enormous citrus blast of lemon, orange, and bergamot, immediately invigorating. This zesty freshness is quickly joined by an aromatic heart of lavender, caraway, and clary sage, adding an intriguing herbal dimension. As it dries down, a subtle blend of cedar, sandalwood, and oakmoss emerges, grounding the lively top notes with a woody, slightly mossy finish. Expect a scent that's clean, bright, and genuinely refreshing.

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