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Eau de Courrèges Courrèges 2012

Version from 2012

7.3 / 10 74 Ratings

A perfume by Courrèges for women and men, released in 2012. The scent is green-fresh. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Green

Fresh

Citrus

Chypre

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lime

Petitgrain

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Mint

Absinth

Lily of the valley

Base Notes

Moss

Patchouli

Vetiver

Ratings

Scent

7.374 Ratings

Longevity

5.958 Ratings

Sillage

5.558 Ratings

Bottle

7.061 Ratings

Value for money

7.513 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 07/27/2025.

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/09/2014

8Scent

Ysbrand
84 Reviews

Ysbrand

Very helpful Review 6

Early bird

If they asked me a time frame for Eau de Courrèges it wouldn´t be a season but a time of the day. It is a very nice morning fragance. Not that it is strikingly unique, and maybe that is the reason i associate it with the time of the day when the least exciting things occur in our lives. But lets not look down to those quotidian activities, since they are the base for the rest of the day´s challenges and rewards, and also can bring so much joy in their simplicity. Well begun is half done.
Charmingly green, this cologne has a bright opening that soon gives way to a leafy, tender, almost aqueous, heart. The blast of citrus ,where lime stands out, amplified with minty notes is quite misleading about the direction Eau de Courrèges take. Mint is the transitional element from the sunny zest to the dewy lawn. Grassy sparks recall the lovely Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, but weaker and calmer in mood. Lily of the valley steps out (projecting a pale, bluish shadow of hyacinth, that is only a mere ghost) smelling beautifully dilluted in chilly mint with the herbal facet of absinth. I would say this fresh powderiness that comes out of the juxtaposition of muget and soft herbs is the true soul of Eau de Courrèges.
Longevity is not its most remarkable feature, which is something i love in cologne because i well might want to switch to something more intense for the second half of the day! Basenotes keep greenness but loose the floral character, taking a definitely dryer, woodier shape. Have a great day!

07/09/2017

7.5Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

loewenherz
916 Reviews

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Top Review 16

The Bridge of Lindaunis

Not far from the Danish border, along the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast, lie two landscapes named Angeln and Schwansen. They are separated by a sea arm called Schlei, which stretches about forty kilometers from Kappeln to Schleswig, winding through gentle hills and quiet fields. About halfway along - at one of its narrowest points - there is a wonderful anachronism: the drawbridge of Lindaunis. Once an hour, the slow train from Kiel to Flensburg crosses this bridge; otherwise - single-lane with traffic lights - only cars travel from Rieseby to Süderbrarup.

From time to time, the bridge is raised - still by a keeper in the bridge house - to allow ships to pass. The cars then wait as long as it takes. When many ships come, it can take a while - last night I waited there for nearly a quarter of an hour. Forced deceleration. Evening sun. Windows down. Engine off. It rarely gets really hot in Schleswig-Holstein - yesterday maybe a good twenty degrees, and the sky, which seems to offer a little more in the north, was dotted with delicate gray-blue sheep clouds, lazily drifting from north to the Baltic Sea.

And it smelled of herbs and warm earth, which along the water is a loose sandy soil, of fresh foliage and juicy plant stems - and there was a pale blue freshness that spoke of the water but wasn’t really aquatic. And when a gust of wind rustled through the blooming wild roses, there was a hint of a very delicate sweetness - just for a few seconds, before the bitter dryness of the warmed road drove it away again. And I almost regretted it a little when the last ship finally passed. And just like there at the drawbridge of Lindaunis, Eau de Courrèges smells.

Conclusion: shy beauty in the second row. And a little further south, there is another wonderfully old-fashioned way to cross the Schlei with the ferry from Missunde. But that is another story and should be told another time.

02/22/2022

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Serenissima
1222 Reviews

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Serenissima

Top Review 14

"La fée verte" - impressionistic green

„La fée verte“: “The green fairy” is also what absinthe is called; for green is the liquid of most absinthe brands.
So green and fresh and a little bit zesty-biting, as “Eau de Courrèges” also reveals.

A fragrance encapsulating sunlit early summer green, which could have emerged from an impressionist painting.
The impression of dancing sunspots on spicy moss is immediately created by the cool citrus freshness of bergamot, lime, and petitgrain: nothing is delicate and flattering; everything is strong, primal, and vibrant.
Mint further emphasizes this first impression: Here it appears, “the green fairy,” which, when enjoyed in excessive amounts, has confused many a brilliant mind in the past and will continue to confuse many a modern head.
The addition of water does not change this: the morning after can be dreadful!
But “Eau de Courrèges” does not overdo it; this fragrance is just very cool and thus also very refreshing.
Little nests of lily of the valley with their unmistakable and intense scent feel at home in the rich, slightly damp earthy green of moss, patchouli, and vetiver.

This scent scenario was not meticulously drawn with a fine brush; here, bold, lively strokes emerge, flowing in rich shades of green and creating shimmering light reflections.
This fragrance painting vibrates with liveliness, yet the cool freshness invites one to linger on the mossy-earthy cushions for a while on hot summer days.

“L‘Eau Vibrante” could also be the title of this Courrèges fragrance.
Here, one finds no gentle embrace, no tender cuddling in the delicate early summer green: here, the scent notes swing in their own rhythm!

Truly not a fragrance for delicate souls; but André Courrèges, who gave this fragrance its name, was never known for that: angular and edgy are automatically associated with him.
So why should this fragrance dance out of line?

Its fresh-spicy rhythm is definitely lively.
Well then: Here’s to a hot “Eau de Courrèges” summer!

04/18/2015

6Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Seerose
775 Reviews

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A Scent Like Pino XY

At the start, after the alcohol has evaporated, I immediately smell moss in "Eau de Courrèges" and a typically masculine scent. However, the moss quickly recedes at first. The fragrance becomes very citrusy, fresh, and green, with a slight bitterness overlaying it. Then a distinct mint accord comes in, which, combined with the citrus dominance, develops a fine creamy lemon balm note. The lily of the valley is not perceivable as a single scent for me, but it seems to lend a flattering sweetness to what might otherwise be a temporarily too masculine fragrance. A lovely consistent summer scent that reminds me of Pino Silvestre and similar fragrances. So, coniferous wood accords are also present.
Now I finally call up the scent, realize that it requires a comment, and I am glad that I made handwritten notes first.
Looking at the pyramid, I think I can sense patchouli and vetiver only after some time. Or do I only suspect them because I see them listed now? I also wonder why no woods are mentioned. And indeed, absinthe is just the French name for vermouth, which is represented in "Eau de Courrèges" with a slight bitterness, and is also listed.
In the dry down, the moss scent comes through again, and the sillage remains consistently dense; the longevity is also commendable. Unfortunately, it only retains the initial zesty freshness for about 45 minutes. After that, "Eau de Courrèges" becomes boring and does not change anymore.
Only in the second phase of the scent would I unreservedly classify "Eau de Courrèges" as a unisex fragrance.
At the start and for most of the time after the slightly creamy-sweet phase, "Eau de Courrèges" is, in my opinion, a pleasant, albeit not particularly special, men's fragrance. Synthetic notes are not perceivable to me.
For those who love Pino Silvestre and similar fragrances, this scent is also an option. As I see, there is an offer for 500 ml for €18.95.

08/24/2022

Manja
24 Reviews

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Manja

Helpful Review 10

In the Enchanted Forest

Far up in the north, where it doesn't get very warm even in summer, there stands an enchanted forest. Those who enter are greeted at the forest's edge by fairies dressed in yellow and green, carrying baskets filled with limes and bergamots, and guests are offered ice-cold drinks made from these very fruits for refreshment. After quenching their thirst and feeling pleasantly refreshed, the fairies lead the guest deeper into the woods. How cool it is here, the moss sparkles with thousands of shimmering dew drops, ferns sway gently back and forth, and fairy-tale coniferous trees bow in greeting. Herbs grow among the moss, releasing a pungent scent. In a clearing, the visitor spots lovely lily of the valley calling softly to them. The sun casts a wonderful pattern on the needle-covered, mossy forest floor. Under one of the trees sits a gnome, stirring with a large spoon in a cauldron where he mixes a brew of herbs, anise, and fennel. He tosses in some mint leaves and giggles as he adds a splash of vermouth. A delicate sweetness now hangs in the air, the fairies with their citrusy refreshments have long since vanished. It is cool in the forest, fresh and quiet, and visitors who have enjoyed their time here are always welcome to return and be enchanted again.

Statements

18 short views on the fragrance

PedroCabral

3 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

2

Light and delicious. The mint note gives a special touch to the fragrance. Great for summer.

Trucklady

6 years ago

9.5Scent 4Longevity 3Sillage

1

That mint is outstanding. For all of the 5 min the scent lasts, it is THE quintessential cologne.

NuiWhakakore

4 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

35

25

Citrus fruits sparkle in competition
a lily of the valley hides behind mint
the grass is early summer green

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Ergoproxy

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

18

7

A great freshness kick for hot days. Zesty, green-spicy, and a bit bulky.

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Mefunx

4 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

14

6

Green shimmering citrus chypre, herbal, sparkling, almost salty, on a dense, creamy-mossy base. A break at the Mediterranean coast. Good!

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Kovex

5 years ago

7.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

13

8

Green-citrus and cooling summer scent on a mossy-woody base for the really hot days. Very refreshing and pleasant.

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Rivegauche

8 years ago

7Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

14

1

Seventies reloaded. Herbal bright green citrus chypre with a mossy patchouli touch. Eau de Rochas, Ô de Lancôme & Eau de Patou are not far away.

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Gold

2 years ago

7Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

13

10

Somehow I'm missing something here. I think of the old version and miss its depth. Fresh-green, slightly bitter, a bit joyless compared to the 2012 one.

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Serenissima

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

11

4

Sparkling spring freshness: Lily of the valley and mint beside mossy cushions in the play of light and shadow of the leaves, citrusy green, fertile earth.

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