Description
L`Eau Couture is the olfactory continuation of the designer s Ready-to-Wear 2014 Spring-Summer collection, in which ethereal fabrics as light as petals chisel a magical fusion between woman and nature. It captures the ecstasy of nature blossoming in an urban springtime setting.
For L`Eau Couture, Francis Kurkdjian dreamed up a brand new tribute to freshness, which he leads into sensuality characterised by absolute sophistication. L`Eau Couture reinterprets accords in a way never seen before.
“The idea to create a Couture Eau is quite uncommon in this register. It s a sophisticated, sensual freshness, far removed from the conventions found in fragrances usually created in this repertoire” – Francis Kurkdjian
Here, Orange Blossom unveils an unexpected facet, inspired by the fleeting period when the newly-bloomed blossoms exude slightly almondy notes. As its traditional honey-like aromas are subdued, Orange Blossom inhabits the fragrance like a poetic whisper. Its subtly textured floral freshness, upheld by intricate transparency, is an echo of sun-kissed femininity.
A fusional Accord of crisp Green Almond unites the blossoms with the bed of vanilla at the perfume s base. An irresistibly light Vanilla Infusion reveals the transparency of the floral notes, which it enshrouds in an addictive aura, creating a soft and luminous sillage.
Dressed in an elegant water-green box, the delicately facetted bottle reveals a crystalline green juice. Radiance and transparency resonate like an echo of the original freshness of this new fragrance. L’Eau Couture lets us discover freshness like a promise of new emotions. It invites us to dive into new sensations born of the lightness associated with the newness of spring.
The newest fragrance by Elie Saab named Le Parfum L’Eau Couture will be available in 30, 50 and 90ml EDT bottles before Spring 2014.
serdar – :
It’s an interesting perfume but not for me. It’s just too sharp if that makes any sense. It’s spicy and sweet but to the point of being bitter. Definitely not for me, it’s missing a bit of zest, but I can appreciate its uniqueness.
tigrenokb-b.s.c – :
I expected something sweeter, but I like it. It’s pretty unique but linear and it doesn’t make a statement in terms of longevity and projection.It’s like a tea.
I would choose another Orange blossom for my wardrobe, something a little bit stronger like Classique Essence or maybe Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum.
tapiko – :
I’ve been missing L’Eau Couture too much, so I’ve just repurchased it! I don’t care if it’s October- these are my 500 days of summer in a bottle!!!
JuttaMcwet47 – :
A lovely fragrance though very light.
Soft sillage and poor longevity but Elie Saab L’eau Couture is what introduced me to the beautiful scent of green almond. Orange blossom, green almond and vanilla are blended very well in this one. It will be a nice perfume for spring.
Ap4u6aJID – :
Fantastic fragrance, three sweet and well balanced notes that compliment each other very well. Smooth, elegant and easy to wear scent. This is exactly what I was expecting from Elie Saab…beautiful in its simplicity, elegant yet amazing.
Review after week: This is a very unique fragrance…it wears down to this sweet, crispy and very pleasant smell….and I love it. It follows me all day long and by the evening it is still there. What a pleasant experience. I sprayed it on at 8am and by the 10pm I could still smell it radiating from my neck. What a gem.
barblga444 – :
@ezrarey: Mine turned yellow too, I think it’s due to some colorant that has a rapid process of decay during time. My bottle was about 6 to 10 months when I first noticed this fact with huge disappointment. Anyway, the perfume still smells great. Obvoiusly the beauty of the package gets partially ruined as the liquid loses that so pretty aquamarine blue, but.. Is a mere aesthetic aspect.
ромакккк – :
I remember loving it so much when it first came out ! Bought it on sale for an amazingly killer price. A clean, fresh and green fragrance for the most part with a crisp sweetness to it. Coy, elegant, great to wear on a bright spring day, bringing out the best in this perfume ! Beautiful sillage and good longevity ! Even though I stopped wearing it a long time ago, I still keep it for the gorgeous bottle and the hope that one day I will love it again the way I first did before too many others came in the way.
anton211 – :
This scent is pretty and innocent, and smells of candied almonds, honeysuckle nectar and the orange blossom/rose/honey from Elie Saab’s Le Parfum. I bought a bottle of this when it was on sale, because I loved the almond note and the beautiful celadon green color of the perfume. But after owning it for a while…. I rarely use it. I think it’s just far too sweet for me (and I love gourmands). I should probably swap or sell. Good sillage, average longevity.
VasiliY_Honda – :
Mine turns yellowish from green color …
Yury_Hrodno_2 – :
This is very pretty. It smells like lemon & cream when I first spray it then dries down to a creamy orange blossom. Im not in love with it but it is a very pretty, creamy, different perfume. I dont think anyone would be sorry if they bought this. Longevity was nice at about 6 hours & sillage was perfect medium.
динник42 – :
Orange blossoms, vanilla and almond blossom. It really is all those things. Hint of Elie Saab le parfum except with a warm cosiness to it.
Soft, yet projects just enough to make itself felt. Unexpected purchase; found on sale today. Glad I have it. Love this fragrance.
Definitely signature material, as I have a fondness for almond blossom. It means ‘warm and cosy’, for me.
Kissable is the word. Love this.
Also, I love the description. Encompasses this perfectly, spot on.
ksanderkaich – :
Tried this a while ago and thought it was a little interesting. Now when my shelf is filled with all sorts of gems this came to my mind again so I gave it a try at the store. I´ve definitely changed my mind. Been looking for a fresh perfume but this isn´t filling that gap, at least not on my skin. Tried it first at a tester strip and then on my wrist and after 1 hour I couldn´t wait to scrub it off. I felt 20 years older ( I´m in my late 30´s now) and it got very powdery and floral. It´s not all bad, not just for me. Too bad on that gourgeous bottle and wonderful color I dreamt of having on my shelf! Well, the search continues…
TS – :
It’s a little bit hard for me to describe this perfume. It’s kind of in between of creaminess and spiciness, very feminine. It opens a little overwhelming but soon becomes softer, dries down in a pleasant vanilla scent. I could say it’s unique and interesting enough to be a satisfying buy for me. It’s likely that I won’t repurchase it but I am happy I did try it. Maybe I will look into other Elie Saab perfumes.
JoshuaBB5 – :
When I first sprayed this perfume it reminded me another one that I have, but I couldn’t remember exactly, so I looked it up and I found the twin brother, J’adore Voile
eof709Negeltzex – :
Compared to the earlier Elie Saab perfumes, this is softer, lighter, fresher and greener. Unsurprisingly then, this doesn’t last quite as long, and fades within 6-9 hours rather than the usual 12+.
The scent is rather linear in the sense that it doesn’t change noticeably over time after the first hour. It is a nice mix between green almonds and orange flowers with a discrete undertone of vanilla. These notes are so seamlessly blended, that I’m not sure I’d pick them out accurately if I didn’t know they were there. There is also something powder-y about it.
This is ideal for day wear during the warmer months. It does not register as unique, but I have a hard time thinking of a similar scent.
This might appear underwhelming for fans of Elie Saab Le Parfum and fans of heavier or citrus-fresh perfumes. It is probably better for those of us that like more discrete and soft perfumes.
EDIT: Grammar fixes
shv874intitytek – :
This smells just like the notes of green almond, orange blossom and vanilla suggest. It’s important that the almonds are GREEN though. L’Eau Couture is a bittersweet spring floral, not a warm heavy gourmand.
It opens with a very refreshing orange blossom and citrus notes and a poisonously green almond. It’s a bit creamy, too.
In the drydown, the vanilla becomes stronger. Unfortunately, I think the vanillic sweetness makes it a bit boring after some hours, even though it still smells good – the opening is just much more unique and interesting, and the drydown a bit too simple.
I have tested this in different temperatures and I think it preserves its freshness when it’s a bit colder, while it dries down to an average vanilla-almond too quickly when it’s warmer. There’s really a noticeable difference, so I wouldn’t recommend it for hot summer days.
Verefracy – :
Francis Kurkdjian is a sorcerer when it comes to orange flower. This series for Elie Saab is universally beautiful, and this nutty wonder is simply sublime. Upon first attempt, I didn’t think I liked this one, but knew I had to revisit it, considering how much I loved Le Parfum and Intense. I’m glad I did; this frag is a stunning addition to the series – different enough to warrant a full bottle, yet still carrying that gorgeous orange DNA. Three simple notes, masterfully mixed so they absolutely sing together.
Perfect for Spring and Summer, I think this is an underrated gem, destined for a permanent position in my fragrance rotation.
serpantinium – :
@fabulouslylazy cheers, I got such a fright, I loved that green colour, now it looks like the elie Saab edp 🙁
It’s funny it did that, I’ve kept it cool, in a dark place too. It smells the same, perhaps slightly not as pronounced as when new, not gone off though. Bah humbug.
Thanks.
I’ve also noted that viktor and Rolf flowerbomb goes dark too
Fruistits – :
@dglightblue: hi there, yes it does change. It never happened to me personally because I’ve always opted for the 30ml bottle but I saw a yellow-ish color juice at Sephora and other stores. The sample bottles were the bigger ones so most likely the change in color is due to time and light exposure. Unfortunately I can’t comment on longevity & sillage because I don’t know if this change affects the quality of the scent. The smell on the blotter was the same.
vuphongk3 – :
Hi, can anyone comment as to why this perfume might change colour?
Mine might be about 6months old but it’s gone from the pretty delicate green juice to a shade similar to the original… the scent is the same…
Thanks
Kamerad – :
Amazing fragrance to me. I think the Orange Blossom is the most prominent with just a touch of almond. This fragrance reminds me a lot of Nest’s Verde with the same prominent green notes, but this lasts longer on the skin. I think, if you like White Florals with lots of green notes, you will love this.
litr – :
On me, it’s a sharp, annoying scent. I don’t smell nuts nor vanilla… A little bit of the orange blossom, but really faint. I don’t know what it smells, but I really don’t like it!
beavis93 – :
I love the smell! French macarons with a hint of orange blossoms! Mom, my sisters and I love to wear it!
dj_fashion – :
I like this one. To me it smells sweet but fresh, and sharp but soft, somehow.
I think it’s elegant and sophisticated and a nice change from the sweet gourmand stuff I often wear.
Roobiaboggini – :
I’ve just finished my second bottle and I’m sure there’ll be a third one. This is one of the most polite scents I’ve ever come across, impossible to repel people around me while wearing it. Even those who are ill-disposed are likely to become gentle. Makes me feel like some sort of Beatrice to Dante. Pure, ethereal love.
dmtrich – :
L’Eau Couture by Elie Saab is a sheer, somewhat green and citrusy version of the original Le Parfum. I don’t enjoy it quite so much as its predecessor, but I do understand its appeal.
I smell quite a bit of bergamot in this fragrance, followed by orange blossom and magnolia. It’s very fresh and Summer appropriate on the skin just like the fragrance name and colour of the juice implies.
L’Eau Couture is a perhaps the most subtle fragrance from the Elie Sabb collection, and the most green too. The almond in L’Eau Couture is not as sweet as I’m used to smelling, it’s more powdery and delicate, even a touch green. It’s unfortunate that the almond note is only noticeable towards the end stage of the drydown.
I would group L’Eau Couture in a similar category to Versace’s Versense and Chanel’s Chance Eau Fraiche and Cristalle Eau Verte. All these fragrances sell extremely well during the warmer seasons, and I predict that L’Eau Couture will too. It’s an easy crowd pleaser and a safe fragrance choice for women that don’t like anything overtly heavy or in-your-face.
корабас323 – :
This fragrance could potentially be very pretty but there is definately something to these bug spray comparisons. Not sure what it is?? The fragrance is pleasant enough, pleasant being the key word, but there is something (for lack of a better word) weird about it. I actually considered buying it but could not get past the “weird”.
chapay.popov – :
Yes! I blind bought this and I do like it but something stops me from loving it – now I remember thanks to fraglove0291 – it smells like vapona fly spray!
GamerSolDer – :
(English is not my mother tongue; please excuse any grammar mistakes)
I really like this Elie Saab Fragrance, its light and I agree with the fact that its really nice for outdoors… Its a good one, even though it doesn’t last much on my skin…
The only reason I don’t buy this one is because in my country we have a fly insecticide spray that smells exactly like this, hahaha, and every time I smell it, all I can smell is the freaking insecticide, kinda weird, and funny, I know…
mackmobilochka – :
Got this today, it smells exactly like an almond based liquid soap i used to have, i believe it was a part of the Palmolive Naturals line. The almond is clean and fresh and a bit powdery ( actually, i’m quite sure a lot of people won’t perceive it as an almond scent at all) Absolutely recommended for hot summer days. It doesn’t smell perfumey, if that makes sense, you’ll smell like you just showered using a fresh, beautiful scented body wash. I like it very much so far, yet i’m not surprised, everything from E. Saab is a winner in my book.
kcv289speagoessenda – :
As others have noted, this fragrance features a captivating duality; it’s at once fresh and powdery comfort. It’s neither too strong nor too soft, neither too sweet nor too flowery. It’s just right. It’s all these things in perfect balance. I can’t see myself suffocating anyone with this scent in any weather conditions (I’ve worn it in 37C and just felt perfectly clean smelling…no nauseating sweetness) and I find myself loving it! Freshness and comfort at its finest! If this perfume were a girl, she would be wearing a cute white dress with Converse sneaks.
smeyan – :
This is two fragrances at once. There’s the citrusy component that’s sort of sharp(but only a little), with an Elizabeth Arden Green tea type freshness. Then there’s the dry, slightly dusty sweet almost playdoh-y almond. These two scents are sitting on top of each other and they come at your nose at the same time. It’s weird, but I feel like people who enjoy Guerlain’s Shalimar Parfum Initial would like this. It has a similar vibe, but less luxe and less powdery. This is pretty easy to wear and longevity is not too bad. The orange blossom is more like a citrusy neroli and it dries down in the first hour, leaving the mildly powdery almond behind on the skin. It’s a very motherly scent in my opinion. It reminds me of Snow White or Cinderella before the ball gown. A simple, gentle beauty.
It has nothing to do with Elie Saab Le Parfum.
Emil123321 – :
On my skin, this is a relatively linear but nice fragrance of vanilla-ed Neroli; sweet, but not sticky or over-powering. It’s too way softer and more wearable than the previous versions of Elie Saab Le Parfums. I feel something dusty in through that makes the scent somehow fluffy and light, just like a cloud of yellow and green.
I think this one can be an ideal scent for the days of spring and fall; it’s not such warm to be worn in winter nor such light to be a summery type of scent.
L’eau Couture lasts really long and projects highly well.
I’ve not fallen for it, but it can be easily liked!
ddkor05 – :
This perfume really stood out for me as I was browsing (hunting) for my next perfume. The salesgirl kept recommending me generic flowery and indistinguishable perfume, some disappearing after 10 mins (looking at you, Prada). She was showing me us out of the store, all three of us disappointed, when we passed by a slightly hidden shelf of Eli Saab perfumes.
The salesgirl sprayed it on a card, all she described was ‘it smells like almonds.’, which is not common for countries near the equator. And the card smelled so different from anything I had smelled. The bottle made me expect a clean shower scent like Aqua Di Gioia, but it was mellow!
Then she sprayed it on my wrist (which I had reserved only for perfumes worthy of consideration). At first it smelled clean, then as it dried down, the soft milky almond became one with me. Both my husband and I were in heaven. He likes all things almond, but to me, almond milk and almond-anything except for the nuts just taste and smells like fragrant plastic. Too fragrant.
But Eli Saab. I was still in heaven when we reached home hours later.
It’s a soft and non-offensive perfume IMO, definitely not trying to overpower anyone else in the train. Such a unique scent.
Though I have to say, on my skin it reminds me of Hypnotic Poison, subdued sweet milk, only this is slightly more floral and fragrant.
akberov13 – :
The notes looked promising and my test on paper smelled nice and intriguing and there was something very unique about it.
BUT, unfortunately on my skin the musk, which I hate as a note, develops a lot and it smelled really SOAPYYYY on me. Ughhhhhh.
If you don’t like soapiness, beware! But if you like it, great! Good for you.
I’m gonna have to keep searching for good summer perfumes that Don’t smell like soap and musk. Wish me luck!
ramones32 – :
One of my favourites, I’m on my second bottle. Top notes are citrusy and fresh, with a soft dry-down of almond and vanilla.
seregafil – :
I ordered this perfume blindly 2 years ago in autumn
It is the first perfume I ever finished! I love the creamy-ness in it, the warmth and summer vibe I recall evverytime I wear it
It is summer and sunny days in a bottle
Despite being a little pricier in our country, it’s worth a full big bottle for day-wear, from spring to autumn
Ever in cold days I love wearing it!
(I feel it has the same warmth and creamy-ness as I feel in Orchid Soleil, TF)
suvor.rr – :
Very creamy, extremely easy to wear. The style of fragrance I would wear if I’m going to be very close to someone. It’s an invitation to intimacy.
uracuk – :
Try Stay Positive from Benetton, has the same longevity (5 to 7 hours) and resembles Elie Saab EdT on my skin. I wear it in the Brazilian summer as I wouldn’t waste my Elie Saab EdT.Quite a nice perfume and such a moderate price.
Smetya – :
Well I have already dismissed this once, but why ?
Since my fav, the edt is nowhere to find anymore. This is my alternative, since the edp is to sweet and heavy for me…
With the fact that this has only got three notes (???)
it sure has a great balance !
This is greener and more, crisp than the edt but still has the same vibe…I’m glad I decided to smell it again last weekend at Frankfurt airport, and Thank you Monica my friend (Mooniq) for a great buy !
daz – :
Main accords look right
This is a summer test, so it’s very humid here
I am impressed with the longevity so far, I have the rose couture also, which is much sweeter, and I’d love it to last as long as the l’eau couture one.
The which floral aspect is cooler, but on a whole the perfume is rounded and Luke warm.
The floral I liken to idylle by guerlain, Michael kors Michael but there’s not slightly bitter Jasmine in there which is good.
I’ve not got many experiences to draw from in terms of almond or nutty, though if I imagine I’m eating nuts I can see the similarity.
Subtle sweet, this isn’t a sugar bomb, for me a sweet sweet frag is maybe victor and Rolf which loads of people have.
It’s just a feeling but this feels watery and fresh rather than thick and heavy, the accords are right, I don’t get a fresh note perse, it’s just a feeling.
Overall I am pleased
Andrey1986 – :
Blind purchased based on the reviews, and unfortunately not a hit for me.
It is way way too sweet as if I’m sticking my nose over a bowl of powered sugar.
Quite honestly, the overwhelmingly sweet scent makes my stomach queasy.
5maniuu – :
Very straight up fragrance. It smells exactly as you would think with the above listed notes.
Vanilla, orange blosson, almond. Smells clean and sweet, I voted for it giving it a solid like but if I’m being honest, the original Elie Saab Le Parfum is much superior to this one.
This fragrance is deff unique, I’ve never smelled anything like it before but there’s just something about this that keeps it from being a love for me.
Overall, nice scent. I consider this a safe blind buy, it’s a very pretty bottle and would be a good option for a gift.
Performance also, is most definitely nothing to complain about.
Longevity – About 6-7 hours and unlike a lot of fragrances, not a lot of sprays are needed to achieve this.
Projection – About 3 feet.
Overall Score – 7.5/10
alexericdalet – :
Intoxicating blend of vanilla,almond and orange blossom that leaves a lovely trail.
ewz327Unlogrere – :
How can anything so light can be so… really quite repulsive?
I received it as a gift and really was excited about this lovely pastel green bottle. I hoped for a fresh white floral. What I got is something light yet sickening sweet and a bit salty-bitter.It gave me a strong physical reaction – made me dizzy and it made my stomach turn. I am rarely that senstive!
Reminds me Lolita Lempicka’s repertoire. I guess my chemistry doesn’t blend well with almond notes. Strange, because I love the actual nut and its products (marzipan, etc.)
Not green, not soapy, not fresh, not elegant just a very light sweetish skin scent with a bit an undertone of… vomit. Gosh!
nerofun – :
After I promised myself, “NO MORE blind buys!”, I bought this – blindly. I had my eye on it for a while, and the notes sounded SO beautiful! No place to test it, so I plunged ahead. Yellow florals are more my taste, but the devil whispered in my ear……so, CLICK! Added to shopping cart.
At first spray, though, I thought it was a scrubber. It opened with a blast of cloying, almost nauseating sweetness. Ugh! Major overload of heavy vanilla and orange blossom in my face! But then after 10 minutes, it started to develop into something just wonderful. The almond came forth (and I could swear some pistachio), and the sweetness mellowed out nicely. Still rather a sweet scent, but the notes are so nicely mingled, and it’s quite creamy and nutty in the drydown.
It’s a cold, snowy day here in NYC. I have a feeling this would be just wonderful (if applied lightly) in the warmer weather. Very good sillage, and I feel that it’s going to have a great longevity, too.
All in all, I’m glad I got it!
lion1976 – :
This perfume smells like pureness… it’s perfect for warm weather… love it!
uropb177 – :
There is something I love about this, the lightness and freshness that comes in a comforting sweet hug. However when wearing it,the sweethug just stays indefinitely and eventually bores, eventually annoys me. I used to not get how this is too sweet as compared to the other elie saabs, now I understand. It is because the others have enough other notes to contain the sweetness. This one is like a lovely seeming pistachio icecream that ends up sadly being only sweet, no real nut taste. A scent for sweet gourmand lovers I guess.
zik256x – :
I bought some samples about a year ago after spontaneously deciding I needed a signature scent. 😉 I’d never been all that into perfumes previously… but after reading many reviews to decide on something that might work, and after several other samples, I tried L’eau Couture and I’m so glad I did.
I love that the color of the juice matches so well with the vibe of the scent. It might even be that beautiful color that makes me smell pistachio rather than almond.
The pistachio and white flowers are held beautifully in the vanilla. This is a simple yet sophisticated scent. Very feminine.
mitrofan – :
If I did not know what the notes were in this, I probably would have a hard time guessing, because for me, they are all blended so magically and wonderfully. The overall scent to me I get from this is fresh yet very relaxing. The kind of fragrance I would wear on weekends or days I am just lounging around the house, very casual days. I think this would even great for outdoor weddings. Light, airy, clean, fresh, soft. Not overpowering at all. Not overly sweet at all, the vanilla is blended with the other notes carefully and beautifully, I do not smell this and think ‘vanilla!!’ Nothing cloying or artificial nor synthetic smelling here.
The almond. The orange blossom. The vanilla. Three simple notes all combine like magic for a soft, yet still detectable on the person beside you, beautiful light fragrance. Not a bold or statement perfume, by any means. Soft, refreshing, and comforting. Very ‘approachable’ and safe. Quickly has become one of my top faves.
polov – :
I love this one! You can really smell the almond, and the orangeblossom makes it a little fresh..so soft and relaxing, makes me want to snuggle up with pillows and a blanket 🙂 My number one favorite 🙂
7781180 – :
One cannot dislike this fragrance. It’s so light, pure and soothing. Sweet, but never cloying. Better for warmer months, but can be worn in fall, too. Don’t go for it if you are looking for somehing sexy, bold or provocative. Go for it if you want to feel clean, dreamy and innocent.
135alex135 – :
This is lightness of being in a bottle.
Energizing and light as chiffon. Almost menthol like freshness, that my nose wants to liken to spearmint but there is definitely no spearmint here. Its so unique and dignified.
I love the green almond, it has a rounding effect on the bergamont/magnolia/orange blossom, as though they were floating in almond milk. Though those notes arent listed on Fragrantica. The scent is of the very first flower buds, with their green sepals only just holding the petals in place.
I think this is what Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, in the Lord of the Rings, would smell like. A woman with poise and gentle sophistication without being worldly or having lost her delicate charm.
Initially this perfume confused me and I wasnt sure of what I was smelling, so it may take a couple of wears to appreciate. It has medium longevity on my skin and has a breezy vanilla close.
If your body chemistry sits better with warmer fragrances, this may not be for you but it is definitely worth sampling at the department store because to miss this experience, and it work on your skin, would be a real shame.
ramp – :
Oh how I love this fragrance!!!!
Even though I love the edt version, I love this even more. It’s has the typical orange flower note but its smoothed out by the creamy almond/vanilla accord.
I absolutely love it and I can see myself wearing this during the winter as a nice little pick me up when the cold weather has me feeling a little depressed.
In comparison to the edt version this is creamy whereas the edt is a little tangy/sharp but still absolutely lovely:-D
I’m glad I have both in my collection. I actually ordered a backup up bottle of L’eau Couture.
Also, the hubby likes this more than the edt!!!!
Update-longevity is 8 hours and counting with moderate sillage:-D
GoodKain – :
Can anyone tell me the difference between this one and the Elie Saab EDT? Like, are they different enough to justify me purchasing the EDT as well?
This was a blind buy for me but I’m very happy with it. Sweet, fresh, green and white flowers.
I’m a huge fan of Burberry Brit EDT which is almond, white florals, vanilla, and lime. It’s very comforting and cozy to me. This is like the fashionable aunt that dresses in Couture. Basically, I now have Brit for casual coziness and L’eau Couture for delightful sophistication.
Raul – :
I really Love it ♥ I can’t define exactly what I’m smelling
but it is so fresh and green something like lime but sweeter. and when my sister put it it smells Jasmines on her ♥
On the other hand I can’t feel the vanilla on it.
soutsroraps – :
As a lover of almond, orange blossom, and vanilla, I knew I wanted to test this scent, even though strictly floral perfumes often don’t perform well on my chemistry.
The opening is a sweeter than the heart, but also a little green and bitter. The bitterness softens, the sweetness subsides a little, and the green-almond combined with the orange blossom strangely creates a creamy lily of the valley-like scent on my skin, so it feels more like a modern, creamy floral-green, but I do not specifically detect almond OR orange blossom in the top notes or heart phase. So here, it is just too headache-inducing for me, since I do not enjoy (and my chemistry is uncooperative with) strong lily of the valley notes.
The dry down is amazing to me. I wish I could separate it from the rest of the scent and bottle it on its own. It smells like warm, creamy, pillowy, sweet (but not sugary) almond and vanilla. Usually “floral” perfumes die off in the base notes for me, but the base of L’eau Couture radiates warm vanilla-almond with impressive strength.
Longevity was about 4 hours for me, and I think the color of the perfume matches the scent perfectly!
yxaxatatcyamozhnoy – :
Beautiful Fresh zingy citrus with nutty almond undertones. I have never experienced a scent like this. I have to give it credit for being totally unique. It is one of my favorites in my collection I could easily wear this all day every day of the year. It is perfect for every season. It is feminine and classy and elegant. It is uplifting- this scent puts me in such a good mood and I feel happy whenever I smell this. This is definitely one of those I will repurchase when it runs out. I like how it is both casual and classy and feminine you could wear it for a stroll along the beach or wear it for a wedding. It’s a safe perfume but not a boring one. It has feminine intrigue and a grace and class that makes it multi-dimensional- I love it!
Scent-8.5/10
Bottle-8/10
Projection-6/10
Lasting Power-7/10
123йуцек123 – :
This is so pure, feminine and graceful. Still, I’m not in love with it. I think I was expecting (and hoping for) a more prominent almond. On me, this mainly smells of orange blossom with a tiny hint of soft sweetness at the end. It’s fresh, crisp, classy, clean – gives me the feeling of an outdoor garden wedding.
It’s lovely, but not magnificent. I think I will try it again next spring and summer – that’s probably when it would be the most fitting. 🙂
borovik76 – :
I blind bought this for a steal on clearance, and now that I know what it smells like, I would gladly have paid full price. This is one of my top perfumes ever. Simple notes, but the scent is to die for. Orange blossom can go wrong for me when it’s super sweet and powerful, but the green almond is so perfect. It turns it into a super fresh, exquisite floral. This scent can be worn anytime and anywhere. It is definitely a go-to scent for me, and is on my top 5 shelf for a reason. It’s just perfect.
aleks016 – :
This ended up not being the perfect almond fragrance I’m looking for, but it is really lovely. I get a big orange blossom note on my skin, softened and rounded. It reminds me a lot of the soap my Great-Grandma had in her home, and the hot summers spent there. I’ve been wearing it for that scent-memory comfort, but unfortunately it doesn’t last very long on me, a few hours. It’s a “soft” fragrance to me and smells more white than green… perfect for comforting the wearer.
Samara063 – :
For me, this is THE ZEN fragrance which embodies the pureness with its light veil but which at the same time makes you want to munch on its delicious notes.
A very beautiful harmony!
Ewartbho – :
I’m generally a person who feels that there can’t be too much of a good thing — I’ll hose myself down with my favorite fragrances and never feel overwhelmed (the people in my vicinity may not agree but dems da breaks I guess) and come back for more the next night.
I am more discerning during office hours, however, and used two modest sprays of the clean and inoffensive L’Eau Couture one morning. And boooooy was I taught a thing or two – this is a beast of a creamy white floral with tons of sweet almond. Projects like crazy and lasts a solid 8 hours. I washed it off when I started to annoy myself and still got a comment that whatever that smell was “is nice…it’s just a lot”. For once, I agree.
kalenik – :
My only regret with this perfume is that I didn’t get the 90ml bottle. A great fragrance by Elie Saab, so well-crafted, so feminine and graceful.
Yamakasi – :
I don’t like this at all. Smells like watery licorice on me which is a really weird description, but the thing I can relate it to.
muratm – :
Omg. This is nothing like any of the modern muse fragrances. Who did that? Lol
blizermisee – :
Long ago I’ve smelled this perfume sprayed on a strip, given away when it was launched. Since then it has been sitting in my to-buy-list and I finally got it yesterday, without ever smelling it again after that one time.
First of all, do they change the formula or something..? I remember liking it because it was green and fresh and floral and lovely and oh i wanted it so bad. But smelling it on my wrist now..Its so sweet. Its not bad, but certainly different from what I remember. Its borderline too sweet for my