Just received my sample of Serge Lutens L'eau.
It's nothing special. In fact it's a disappointment.
I can see why they released it in a larger 100mL size, at a generally lower price, called L'Eau - the concentration is just that: watered down. It lasted on my skin for about half an hour, then the affair was over.
It is fortunate, because the only thing I can compare this to is the cheap gas station colognes for under $10, or perhaps "Cool Water" from your local drug store. Take one of those, vastly dilute it and you'll have L'Eau.
Aside from being weak, the fragrance itself is very one-dimensional. It doesn't play any tricks, or reveal secrets as the day continues (it's gone too soon anyway). It's not rare or unusual. No hidden gems, no layers to speak of. Just a simple "here's a smell". And it happens to be a cheapo common smell I've encountered in many other places.
Even my laundry detergent is more interesting.
It's nothing special. In fact it's a disappointment.
I can see why they released it in a larger 100mL size, at a generally lower price, called L'Eau - the concentration is just that: watered down. It lasted on my skin for about half an hour, then the affair was over.
It is fortunate, because the only thing I can compare this to is the cheap gas station colognes for under $10, or perhaps "Cool Water" from your local drug store. Take one of those, vastly dilute it and you'll have L'Eau.
Aside from being weak, the fragrance itself is very one-dimensional. It doesn't play any tricks, or reveal secrets as the day continues (it's gone too soon anyway). It's not rare or unusual. No hidden gems, no layers to speak of. Just a simple "here's a smell". And it happens to be a cheapo common smell I've encountered in many other places.
Even my laundry detergent is more interesting.
