L'eau Pure

An aromatic, aquatic composition with a juicy, fresh citrus character, subtly sweet and seasoned with a touch of concentrated lavender. It brings an immediate lift in mood, joy, and positive energy. One could say that L’Eau Pure is like an energizing, vibrant Sun Salutation, while L’Eau Ambrée is like a soothing, relaxing Moon Salutation ritual. They complement each other beautifully. The flacons are the essence of Kenzo elegance: minimalism in both fragrance and design, in the finest Japanese tradition.

Even though this website focuses a lot on longevity and sillage, the reason I bought this EDP is directly connected to a slight lack of these two qualities. Citrus and fresh molecules are lighter and easier to evaporate. Therefore, the performance of l'Eau Pure is not remarkable. It is the fact that you can smell the water. I applied it 8 hours ago. The opening is a little fruity and clean, with the lemon and mandarin. In a few seconds, I could smell fresh water. Not like rain. Certainly not like sea. It is Aquozone®, a rare molecule created by Firmenich and found in fragrances like Acqua di Gio Profondo. Then there is a clean musk, and a subtle sandalwood. The transformation is complete. There is something especially evil about having a dirty mind and a disgustingly clean fragrance. Anyway, that's what I am going for these days.