Serge Lutens 2011 EDP

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L'Eau Froide

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Christopher Sheldrake. L'Eau Froide opens with Pepper, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Incense, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Serge Lutens's L'Eau Froide carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet distinct, L'Eau Froide offers a radical take on 'fresh'. Some hail it a genius aquatic, others a glorified shaving cream. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent that defies expectations, perfect for those who crave a uniquely cool experience.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Edgy
  • Subtle
  • Calm
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L'Eau Froide 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick at its best in summer, with the iced mint and marine coolness reading as a heat antidote. Spring and breezy autumn days suit it too; the cold mineral incense reads thin and unwelcome in deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

The clean, fresh, soft-projecting character lends itself to casual and office wear, and its cooling lift works for sport. Its quiet uniqueness can charm on a date but lacks overt warmth, and its invigorating freshness and moderate performance leave it underdressed 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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 Froide opens with a bracing blast of iced mint and sharp pepper, quickly followed by the ethereal coolness of frankincense and sea water. Hints of ginger provide a subtle zing, while a clean musk and vetiver anchor the composition, creating a unique fresh-spicy profile that evokes a pristine, almost metallic chill. It's an aromatic and green aquatic, far from your typical summer freshie.

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