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L'eau Au Masculin by Lolita Lempicka

post #1 of 49
5/7/10 at 6:51am
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OMG! I was floored when I found out about this fragrance from Lolita Lempicka official site. As a huge fan of LL house as I am, I'm so happy to see their new creation for men. This is the information I find on the site.




L'EAU AU MASCULIN

A fragrance for men seeking the essentiel

Nature as anchor point, water as symbol…
L’Eau au Masculin is the fragrance of Men who are pure at heart, of men seeking the essential.
An effervescent and spicy Eau de Toilette Eau de Toilette with the piquant clarity of Violet Wood.

FRAGRANCE

The piquant clarity of Violette Wood

Like a craving for the effervescence of water…
It is an intense fragrance, infused with a remarkable burst of freshness in which Man is invited to plunge in and emerge with a heart purer still.

A Spicy, Woody Citrus harmony with a fine stylistic composition :
In the top notes, Pink Peppercorn and Verbena create an original sensation of freshness.
In the heart notes, Jasmine and Violet Wood create an impression of subtlety and sophistication.
In the base notes, Javanese Vetiver and Olive Wood leave behind the memory of an intense, elegant and modern fragrant trail that lingers on the skin.

BOTTLE

A metallic green bottle radiant with light

Vibrant green, the bottle has the beauty of a tree carved out of rock crystal, entwined with ivy leaves sprinkled with metallic flecks. The metal top is engraved with a bark-like effect.

Trace of a true elegance, the bottle comes with a box stamped with the unmistakeable Homme Lolita Lempicka symbols (a metallic heart) and lined with a paisley design in shades of grey-green

TALE

The Nature of Man

Through L’Eau au Masculin, Lolita Lempicka shares, again, an isight about Men, that reveals their true Nature, combination of strength and purity.

To embody this duality, she chooses an original aspect of Naure: Water. An eau that is intense, sparkling, offering a new take on masculinity, alchemical mix of contrasts, modern and timeless…

It seems that they've already sold this on the site. Have anyone has a chance to try it?
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post #2 of 49
5/7/10 at 7:25am
You floored me too! Thanks for letting us know. I am a HUGE fan of au Masculin and can't wait to get this. Is it a flanker? So close in style to AM. The official site only delivers within France :-(

If any knows how to get this in the US, please let us know.
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post #3 of 49
5/7/10 at 8:11am
In Romania is available, I tested it 2 weeks ago .It's wonderful.
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post #4 of 49
5/7/10 at 8:43am
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Originally Posted by Ciprian View Post

In Romania is available, I tested it 2 weeks ago .It's wonderful.

Does it follow the gourmandy path of other LL fragrances or this is more of a citrusy/fresh scent Ciprian?
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post #5 of 49
5/7/10 at 9:24am
Been waiting for a new release from this house. This is a good news. I have both Au Masculin and Au Masculin Fraiche, both are really seductive.
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post #6 of 49
5/7/10 at 10:30am
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Originally Posted by MikeNY911 View Post

You floored me too! Thanks for letting us know. I am a HUGE fan of au Masculin and can't wait to get this. Is it a flanker? So close in style to AM. The official site only delivers within France :-(

If any knows how to get this in the US, please let us know.

This is a flanker to LLaM. However, I think this would smell different as LLaM eau fraicheur to the original LLaM.

I'm a bit disappointed in the bottle though. Because they re-use the aftershave bottle and just recolor it.



I think LL is very uncreative in term of bottles for their men fragrances.
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post #7 of 49
5/7/10 at 11:49am
I seriously like the bottle even if its the same style as LLAM . Im not the kind to go crazy for something I haven't sniff yet but Im gonna try this.
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post #8 of 49
5/7/10 at 12:09pm
bottle looks interesting.
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post #9 of 49
5/7/10 at 12:53pm
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Originally Posted by jasonx View Post

Does it follow the gourmandy path of other LL fragrances or this is more of a citrusy/fresh scent Ciprian?

Actually is not that gourmand and not fresh .It's more green and woody notes with just a hint of sweetness in the middle.This is what I felt when I tested it.
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post #10 of 49
5/7/10 at 1:15pm
I like LLaM eau fraicheur but not the original, which was too strong. With this one, it sounds like they are really getting you ready for heavy violet, so I'll try it at Sephora if I get the opportunity but don't have much interest otherwise (I enjoy Paul Smith's London for men, which has clear but subtle violet).
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post #11 of 49
5/7/10 at 1:27pm
I'm excited about this too and am looking forward to testing it.
I wonder who the nose is.
I love the bottle. I think the original has one of the most beautiful bottles ever. The color scheme is eye-candy to me. The new one is beautiful to me. One shouldn't compare it to the after shave bottle--that's not nearly as detailed.
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post #12 of 49
5/7/10 at 8:19pm
What do Violet Wood and Japanese Vetiver smell like, I wonder?
Renato
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post #13 of 49
5/7/10 at 8:50pm
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Originally Posted by Ciprian View Post

Actually is not that gourmand and not fresh .It's more green and woody notes with just a hint of sweetness in the middle.This is what I felt when I tested it.

Sounds like something I'd love, would you possibly be able to compare it to any other frags?
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post #14 of 49
5/8/10 at 2:57am
Well,unfortunately I haven't tried many green,woody frags but I have a sample of Divine-Eau divine (which I like so much) and definitely feel similar notes in it. I can't think of any other fragrance,sorry.
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post #15 of 49
5/8/10 at 3:35am
Sounds interesting - I'm looking forward to trying it.
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post #16 of 49
5/8/10 at 3:58am
Really looking forward to this. The original is my go-to scent for going out, and I find that it mixes REALLY well with l'eau d'Issey after Issey has been on for a few hours (the only layering combo I use)
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post #17 of 49
5/8/10 at 7:37am
Got it yesterday blind in some hole-in-the-wall shop in the fragrance district in NYC.
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post #18 of 49
5/8/10 at 8:37am
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

Got it yesterday blind in some hole-in-the-wall shop in the fragrance district in NYC.

Hope to hear your input on it
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post #19 of 49
5/8/10 at 1:56pm
thanks for the info - I really like the bottle update and the notes sound interesting....
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post #20 of 49
5/8/10 at 2:42pm
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Originally Posted by hednic

Got it yesterday blind in some hole-in-the-wall shop in the fragrance district in NYC.

You lucky dawg! I'm in NYC too. If you don't mind me asking, what store did you find this in? Did they have any more? I'm dying to try this!
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post #21 of 49
5/13/10 at 1:14am
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Anymore input on this scent guys?
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post #22 of 49
5/14/10 at 3:49pm
NEED MORE REVIEWS PLEASE!
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post #23 of 49
6/5/10 at 5:28am
Someone put up a review of this!
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post #24 of 49
6/5/10 at 6:24am
I keep googling this trying to find somewhere to buy this in the US...anyone got any leads?
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post #25 of 49
6/5/10 at 6:36am
Not particularly sure if L'eau Au Masculin is circulated globally yet, although it says it is a 2010 release, I have no idea when! If they're already selling it on the official website, I don't understand why it's not in the online stores!

Just sayin, the bottle looks amazing, don't care if it's a repaint or rework of the aftershave Au Masculin but certainly looks good

By looking at the notes, I don't think it'll be a flanker actually, I think it'll be more like Ice Men is to A*Men
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post #26 of 49
6/5/10 at 6:49am
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Originally Posted by Marshmellow View Post

Someone put up a review of this!

I will once I snag a sample of it! Really looking forward to this one. Big fan of Au Masculin.
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post #27 of 49
6/5/10 at 7:18am
Looks interesting. As far as the original, I prefer Armani code for the licorice note but as it is been a while since I've tested it, I might like the licorice and barley in Au Masculine....who knows.

The difference between le male and au masculine is that the wormwood in le male was replaced with barely and licorice. At least that is my point of view. Both contain vanilla.
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post #28 of 49
7/3/10 at 7:05am
Bought this yesterday. One word review: Fantastic.

First impressions: This is a predominantly woody green scent. The notes that come through clearly for me are the lemon (verbana), jasmine (sans indoles) and vetiver. Violet is present but not the in-your-face note of Grey Flannel and Green Irish Tweed. L'EAM reminds me slightly of Caron's 3rd Man, but (horrors!) more substantial and not as floral. It also reminds me of Boucheron pour Homme Fraicheur (2004). This is a totally different, non-gourmand scent from Au Masculin and the Fraicheur, so much that i wonder why the name and associative bottle. Longevity and sillage are substantial.

This frag has dented my bias against modern releases, and i strongly believe this is going to be a very successful release by LL. I can't wait to give L'EAM a full wearing.
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post #29 of 49
8/1/10 at 11:13pm
Can't wait for it to be available here in NZ! I love the original, seems like this one will be a successful offering by one of my favourite houses!

Anyone know if it's already available online?
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post #30 of 49
8/2/10 at 8:48am
It's already hit Scentiments. Tempted to buy it blind for $50.
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post #31 of 49
8/2/10 at 8:54am
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Originally Posted by perfaddict View Post

Bought this yesterday. One word review: Fantastic.

First impressions: This is a predominantly woody green scent.

You had me at "woody green". I want to try this now!
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post #32 of 49
8/3/10 at 1:01pm
I think it has a bit of Au Masculin sweetness but it doesn't last longer than Au Masculin. What do you think about longevity perfaddict? Anyway ,like I said it's wonderful.
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post #33 of 49
8/3/10 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by manicboy View Post

It's already hit Scentiments. Tempted to buy it blind for $50.

Can you send me the link? I've check Scentiments but cannot find the fragrance
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post #34 of 49
8/3/10 at 11:56pm
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Originally Posted by Ciprian View Post

I think it has a bit of Au Masculin sweetness but it doesn't last longer than Au Masculin. What do you think about longevity perfaddict? Anyway ,like I said it's wonderful.

I got over 10 hours longevity on skin from a full wear on a day at the office.

Au Masculine's sweetness is anise-driven. L'Eau definitely does not have any anise.
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post #35 of 49
8/3/10 at 11:58pm
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Originally Posted by perfaddict View Post

I got over 10 hours longevity on skin from a full wear on a day at the office.

Au Masculine's sweetness is anise-driven. L'Eau definitely does not have any anise.

Hey perfaddict!

May I bother you to write up a review on this fragrance?

Any does anyone know any international online sites which are selling this now?
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post #36 of 49
8/4/10 at 12:14am
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Originally Posted by Marshmellow View Post

....May I bother you to write up a review on this fragrance? ...

Will do, soon, when i get to know it a bit more.
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post #37 of 49
8/4/10 at 8:10am
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Originally Posted by jasonx View Post

Can you send me the link? I've check Scentiments but cannot find the fragrance

http://www.scentiments.com/Product/S...aspx?id=102402
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post #38 of 49
9/9/10 at 12:40pm
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So I finally have a hold of this one today. To me it's unmistakable LLaM. L'eau opens really similar to LLaM, lighter, but the minty, licorice candy vibe is still there. I'm left with disappointment thinking, damn, I don't need a water down version of LLaM! However, after 2 hours of being a water down version of LLaM, L'eau suddenly turns green. I begin to smell the lemon - I don't like the smell of lemon but this one is one of the most enjoyable lemony smell to my nose. Then the white floral kicks in softly. And the star of the show - vetiver - shows up leading the whole fragrance to a totally different direction. The minty, licorice candy smell is in the background the whole time playing the supporting role to other notes. It keeps L'eau related to LLaM and keeps the vetiver from being too sour or too earthy.

I see Paul Smith Story mentioned above. So just take the vetiver from Story, clean up its earthiness, push it to the front, shine some more spotlights on it, and put LLaM in the background to support the whole combo then you'll have L'eau.

L'eau is young, bright, airy, a little more elegant than its older brothers and unmistakably green but a very very interesting green. I'll classify it as a floral green with a little gourmandy vibe throw in.

As most of Lolita Lempicka fragrances, L'eau smells unisex and I think women can pull it off too.

Regarding the bottle, I wish they recolor the original like they did with Forbidden Flower instead of using the aftershave bottle like this. The bottle is shiny and colored beautifully in person but it looks cheap shape-wise when standing next to LLaM and LLaM Fraicheur.

There's one thing that so strange about L'eau though. That the vetiver only stays in the sillage, if you sniff close to the spot you spray the fragrance, all you get is the same old water down LLaM.

I'm not going out today so I'm not really sure about the longevity and sillage of L'eau but it do project quite well and last at least 7 hours on my arm.
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post #39 of 49
9/9/10 at 1:50pm
OOh, this really IS exciting!
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post #40 of 49
9/9/10 at 4:28pm
Could this be a longer lasting Paul Smith for Men? Woody green with Violet in the middle and Vetiver in the base?
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post #41 of 49
9/9/10 at 9:06pm
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Originally Posted by andym72 View Post

Could this be a longer lasting Paul Smith for Men? Woody green with Violet in the middle and Vetiver in the base?

I don't think this one lasts longer then Story cuz on me Story last for more than 24 hours
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post #42 of 49
9/10/10 at 10:04am
To me this is a lighter summer version of the original very short lived on this skin you are lucky if you can get a 3 hours from the fragrance.
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post #43 of 49
12/21/10 at 12:08am
Anyone else mind sharing your opinion (overall scent, sillage, longevity, etc.) on this fragrance?

Thanks
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post #44 of 49
4/10/11 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by NewHaarlem View Post

Anyone else mind sharing your opinion (overall scent, sillage, longevity, etc.) on this fragrance?

Thanks

Anybody have a few words about this?
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post #45 of 49
4/10/11 at 1:47pm
Ii noticed some reviews here:

http://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/L...ulin-8841.html
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post #46 of 49
9/19/11 at 5:35pm
Bringing this one up again Guys.

Would this work as a summer fragrance?
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post #47 of 49
9/19/11 at 9:30pm
IMO it sure would.
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post #48 of 49
9/19/11 at 11:18pm
Thanks Hednic,

I wasn't sure if it would be too sweet or cloying. I know the name suggests different but better I ask. This sure does look interesting.
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post #49 of 49
12/10/11 at 6:10pm
This is a very nice scent but longevity is poor on my skin. Opening is a little bit different but after 5 minutes it takes you to another world like the original LLAM.

If you like the LLAM you should try this one also. I love Lolita Lempicka fragrances. I am a big fan of Annick Menardo who was the nose behind original LLAM. I wonder who is the nose this time.

I give it a 8/10.
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