Description
The house of Jimmy Choo launches Jimmy Choo L’Eau at the beginning of 2017 as a new edition of the Signature line.
Jimmy Choo L’Eau is signed by perfumer Juliette Karagueuzoglou who explains: “Jimmy Choo L’Eau captures the scent of a delicious thirst-quenching hibiscus flower blended with barks, fruits and vibrant woods, to create a radiant feminine sensuality.” The scent is floral with a hint of fruit and musk. It opens with notes of bergamot and hibiscus that lead to the heart of nectarine and peony, based on cedarwood and musk.
The bottle is elongated compared to the previous editions of the line, inspired by the Venetian Murano glass. The fragrance is available as a 40, 60 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
svetyliks – :
I wanted beautiful peony. But I can’t say that peony is touching here, despite it’s the leading note for sure. Light watery-peony fragrance.
aeyvetara – :
Ugh… I have enough. I have enough of those fruity-floral waters, that have no sillage, no longevity and NO BALLS. I mean, this kind of fragrances are needed, indeed, but why almost every new perfume smells nearly the same?
And let me be clear – I don’t hate this perfume. To be honest, there’s nothing to hate and that’s the problem. I don’t like perfumes without any character.
What we have here? Some florals (mainly some watery peony), some fruits (I don’t even know what kind of fruits), tbs of sugar and super synthetic base. Is it disgusting? No. Does it stink? No. Is it pleasant? Yes. But is it a good perfume? IMO – definitely NO. I guess that many girls and women would like this, specially teenagers, because as I said earlier, there’s nothing to hate about this perfume. And I respect that. But honestly – it smells like many other perfumes from Avon or Oriflame and is a lot more expensive. So I guess it isn’t worth the hype and your money.
russia220780 – :
Perfectly sparkling and pretty. Top notes are fruity and sweet. Dry-down is pretty, unoffensive, sparkly and fruity/floral mix. Super happy with this purchase! The bottle is simply gorgeous as well. Lasting power is medium…I feel like I’ll need to re-apply at least once or twice throughout the day, but that’s ok because it’s just such a pretty scent!
alla3482 – :
Jimmy Choo L’Eau is a fruity floral. The fragrance presents a very simple princess palette, with poppy florals, that are bursting with feminity; amongst a fruity backdrop that greatly adds to the feminine depth. The choice of nectarine provides an ambrosial feel to the florals, which is a really nice touch if you ask me. The formula is pretty simple though, so there really isn’t really much else to say about too it.
The combination of peony and hibiscus is nice, almost tropical feeling, but they are very stand-alone, so this fragrance is probably best suited for a woman of confidence. The simple nature may not provide a big confidence boost, so you’ll have to supply your own. It’s not bad otherwise though, and could easily make an enjoyable wear for any girl on a high-spirited day.
ugd680elipseskism – :
This one threw me a curveball. I thought it smelled like pineapple and mango in the beginning and i was quie surprised that i did not see those notes in the list. Overall a nice, fresh, airy scent that is office friendly. My husband says it smelled young and I totally agree with him.
Meihq040Negeltzex – :
Perfectly nice floral, airy scent that feels pretty. Has a note that reminds me of cucumber and it´s fresh. Cute bottle that´s suitable for the perfume. I like it but it´s a little boring and reminds me of many other perfumes.
FriendMax – :
It smells pretty, but has nothing special to offer. I see the trend of light perfumes, and I like it. But light doesn’t have to mean Boring…
This one is really not unusual, I surely smelled something similar in the past.
And what can I Say about the longevity… About an hour ans Its gone.
I like the original Jimmy Choo, this one is definitely a pass for me.
mute130 – :
Jimmy Choo L’Eau was released in early 2017 and came to Brazilian stores in August of the same year, when I received a bottle. It was the first L’Eau version of the eponymous line, known as Signature, which started by the fragrance in EDP concentration that was launched in 2011 and brought some flankers.
Jimmy Choo L’Eau is a fresh, fruity and floral Eau de Toilette, which was created by Juliette Karagueusoglou, perfumer responsible for other successes for brands such as Coach, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Salvatore Ferragamo, YSL, etc. Its fragrance seeks to evoke a radiant femininity through notes of hibiscus flower and bergamot at the top, which blend with notes of nectarine and peony in the heart, and lay down over notes of cedar and musk, incorporating contrasts.
The brand says that the concept is to interpret a delicious water of hibiscus in order to “quench thirst”. But the truth is that the hibiscus, in perfumery, ends up conferring musk nuances. For this reason, the greatest secret of Jimmy Choo L’Eau – that touches the skin with a fruity explosion, capable of deceiving and causing the brain to imagine notes of lychee or even apricots – is the nectarine. Its almost dairy and succulent facets merge with the floral and fresh aspect of the peonies and result in a cheerful scent.
Jimmy Choo L’Eau does not bring a surprising innovation and does not carry any DNA from the original version (by the way, would not be a bad idea). Even so, it is an easy-to-please scent and has a springtime aura, timeless and diurnal, full of versatility. That is, it is that type of fragrance that never goes out of fashion and can be worn by women of all ages, from pre-teen girls to white-haired women who practice yoga and are full of vitality.
In terms of projection and durability, it does not disappoint. In view of its composition, you could not expect anything different: it exhales well, especially at the beginning, and then becomes smooth and close to the skin, but lasts for more than eight hours, even on summer days.
The visual pattern has been respected and the box continues to bring the snake texture. The bottle, inspired by Murano glass from Venice, has become elongated, but still makes familiarity clear.
It is a fragrance with all the characteristics of a good L’Eau in Eau de Toilette concentration. No more, no less.
frmoncleredz – :
I purchased one of those sampler boxes from Shoppers Drug Mart and this was one of the ten options in it and I did pick this one. So I couldn’t figure out why it seemed familiar and then I come on here to give my review and saw that Britt Sheer and Bright Crystal are listed as similar scents and those two are two of my favourite perfumes lol and I much agree they are very much alike! It’s that fruity floral fresh scents. I do love this, but it is very light.
olyannn – :
It’s been a while since I smelled this but I held onto the sample till it was gone lol but funny thing is I LOVE THE OPENING and wish it could have stayed that way through out! Being it opens very fruity and sweet! Then it loses some sweetness and kind of turns a bit sharp if that makes sense…or maybe a little bitter or maybe it’s the floral that kicks in that dissipates the sweetness and fruitiness almost a sweet grapefruit I smell at first, SO GOOD! Since I’m not a floral girl I’m more fruit and sugary girl I def love smelling the bottle and the first few seconds of the opening lol very pink, very girly, very pretty and light! Refreshing indeed!makes me happy smelling it 🙂
vitev – :
OK maybe it is nectarine and not mango. I’ve been thinking mango for a while but now i see nectarine listed.
mr.sharap – :
I admit it’s not the most interesting perfume out there, but for some reason I am addicted to this stuff! I get mostly floral and mango (which I keep thinking is nectarine), and I swear there has to be a salty aquatic note in there somewhere. Hint of musk at the end and fortunately for me not too strong.
Жан Рок – :
very pretty…easy to wear. yes i want this
mara197986 – :
I love this. Definitely long-lasting.
Smells fresh to me– flowers mostly, but smell a bit of the mango.
I think it’s perfect and suitable for any age.
tusheceinenia – :
I never got on with the original Jimmy Choo, so I thought perhaps this one would be better for me. I have tried it a couple of times now and I just don’t see the point in it, the scent is so faint. It’s fresh and lemony on my skin, but if anyone wanted to smell it on me, they would literally have to press their nose against my wrist. On other people maybe it could work, but for me, it really just reminds me of washing up liquid, fairy platinum to be precise! I just wouldn’t pay money for this, I don’t care how nice the bottle is.
Iodistontotte – :
There’s so much synthetic peony in it. I can’t smell anything familiar original Jimmy Choo-like in this fragrance.
I am not impressed.
It’s just so boring and generic. Just some new bottle, but the scent is nothing special.
Anarxist14 – :
Well, I get fruity musk without much floral anything.
One small spray under my shirt lasted many hours for me.
Not something i will wear again, but would absolutely gift.
Beeklymaymnqrkmp – :
Very sweet ode to nectarine. I like it but it’s not groundbreaking. Just a youthful scent for Jimmy Choo fans.
ZLoy_BaNaN – :
I’m astounded by the amount of controversy around this perfume (love-hate is going strong), so I just add up to it. I belong to the group of wearers on whom this scent lasted literally minutes, and perhaps after an hour of wear there was nothing left. I understood that the scent mainly pleases those who are opposed to the original Jimmy Choo, which I am – on the contrary – a fan of. Hence, L’eau is a pass for me. Too much of a mediocre, light, inoffensive, but also not particularly memorable white flower scent, one of many.
ImmonsPof – :
First off, I am a card carrying niche and indie perfume slut. Lately I’ve been sniffing and rubbing magazines, because they’re there. It’s how I discovered Prada Candy.
So today I discovered Jimmy Choo L’Eau EDT in an InStyle magazine and tonight picked up a little 2ml of the Choo L’Eau EDT from a lovely SA at Bloomingdales, 15 minutes before close. I called over to see if they had it, reached her and she made one up for me to pick up since I was just across the highway at Wegmans. So nice of her, I will buy it from her at (gasp!) retail if I get a FB, having done my time in sales. And there are some nice bonuses happening.
It’s definitely fruity but not sweet fruity. Micallef Ylang has it beat for sweetness by a mile. Notes are Top: bergamot, hibiscus flower. Middle: nectarine, peony flower. Base: musk, cedarwood. And somewhere in there is an aromatic that complements the citrus; my first thought was sage; could be thyme. It’s what first caught my nose in the magazine among the fruits and florals.
It’s a happy little fragrance, like Bob Ross’ happy trees. I’ll wear it for a few days and see if it holds its charm. I have no truck with it being lighthearted; it’s a nice,change from my heavy hitter niches and vintage designers and the like. Just because I’m jonesing for Mohur doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate this; and I am not young.
Scent: 8/10
Longevity: 5+ hours
Sillage: moderate
Update: The drydown on this is disagreeably synthetic, like raspberry Koolaid. I put it away and forgot about it. The other day I pplied it again. I like the top and heart notes so much, I think I might let the drydown slide, maybe overspray something. A few more wears should tell me if this is FB worthy.
Pigissofe – :
I just tried this today in Sephora, and it’s actually the first Jimmy Choo that I really like. Yes, it is a mildly sweet, demure aquatic fruity floral, but I happen to love aquatic florals.
To me, this smells almost exactly like Burberry Brit Rhythm Floral, which I wasn’t that impressed with at first, but which grew on me with repeated wearings, to the point where I was craving it.
Since Jimmy Choo L’Eau reminds me so much of Brit Rhythm Floral, it gets an immediate thumbs up from me.
However, it is fading fast, so I suspect that it will need the full humidity of summer to stay present. Or, rather, I *hope* that humidity will help it stay present. But yes, as others have indicated below, L’Eau is weak sauce, which is too bad because I find it very pretty and wearable.
nikolay-1982 – :
The weekly flyer for shoppers drug Mart (shout out to my fellow Canadians, eh!) came out he other day and this was in there and I really thought nothing of it, every Jimmy Choo fragrance I have smelled I thoroughly hated so I paid no attention to it. Until today that is! While perfume window shopping/smelling today at SDM I went to reach for those little cards you spray perfume on and rather than the cheap plain white rectangular ones they normally have out there was one for this perfume in the shape of a flower and pale pink in color. It was enough to peak my interest so I wandered over to the display for it, and much to my surprise I fell madly in smelly love. While it’s not anything ground breaking it is absolutely lovely. If you are into light aquatic florals this would be love at first sniff!!!
muzzlon – :
this is pleasant light fruity floral, that literally lasts minutes. I was disappointed because I was expecting some similarities to regular JC. Nope, not happening. If you want this kind of scent, might as well go to Victoria Secret.
Very meh all around
WseNormalno – :
All claims are true except the one for sensuality. Jimmy Choo L’eau is not sensual at all. Balmy and light, inoffensive and developing, very appropriate for teenagers or millenials who want to smell something but nothing (medium or heavy) in particular. Just a good vague scent. An okay fragrance.
They could have been more creative with the notes. But despite that the blend is a good combination of notes. I like the addition of hibiscus, which is not used a lot in modern perfumery. Could be an EDT of a more complex scent, had they created it, because honestly this does not bear any similarities to the original Jimmy Choo.
The opening reminds me of Chance Eau Tendre but the peachy drydown sets it apart. Lasts for a couple of hours and sillage is very soft. Nothing in common with Light Blue Dolce and Gabbana
ivan-85 – :
Dont even insult DG Light blue …This is nothing like light blue…this is soapy water eau mallrat weak mist water. lasts 10mins. meh.
freethyheilia – :
Nice but reminded me of too many other scents on the market. Clean and fresh that’s it
mdavid2011 – :
Well I got it and expected better , it is just another fruity floral, fresh, nice, but like nothing really great…you can’t tell it is a Jimmy Choo, it is a watery floral, and not bad…i feel I wasted my money on it…i had thought the hibiscus would have given it a little something different, but it didn’t…it blends in with the other notes nicely…not overly impressed with that bland scent.
I feel you can find better for less money, but I agree it would be a nice one for a teenager..
Cheammatt – :
A very simple, fruit-forward scent in the “Bath and Body Works” style. Not offensive, but not at all interesting either.
This would be a great first perfume for a teenage girl.
kzamp – :
Smelled a carded sample and it smelled fresh, inoffensive and pink. I’m actually interested because the other JC fragrances are too patchouli heavy for my sensibilities and I’m always on the look out for a good office scent that won’t send people screaming from me or glaring in offense, LOL!
UPDATE: I bought two carded samples for a reasonable price and this is so perfect as an office scent for those who want to wear a fragrance, but have to be careful of scent sensitivities. This is fresh, ‘pink’ and very safe and although I don’t think I’ll buy a large bottle, if a rollerball comes out I will buy that.
ardolemar – :
It’s hard to see how a perfume like this is going to make a lasting impression on an already congested market full of floral fruity scents (unless you’re swayed by pretty bottles, which this one has).
Jimmy Choo L’Eau is alright in that you won’t smell bad, but it’s not particularly original. It’s the kind of perfume you might buy for someone and you’re not sure what to choose (tip: don’t, unless I’m in the shop with you). The hibiscus and the peony work well together, and the peach is well blended. There are many similar fragrances, but it’s a safe bet.
lid110InsuffBooni – :
This is the first Jimmy C. perfume I own. I cannot make up my mind about it…which cannot be that good. It’s ok. It does not last all that long. It smells fresh. Smells good. Good for spring. Just not my fav though.
rem71 – :
Hâte de le sentir 😀
krokodilus – :
seems like it will be perfect for spring! Looking forward to it!
manjakelis – :
We need extraits, not l’eau! To the perfume industry: Stop taking our money for this bottled waters!