Top Notes 
Lemon zest
Pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Petitgrain
Provençal lavender absolute
Vanilla
Base Notes 
Ambroxan
Benzoin
Costus
Orris concrete
Vetiver01/17/2025
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Green soap in the summer garden
L'Eau Pâle by Courrèges is a fascinating fragrance that immediately captivated me.
I received the manufacturer's sample as a gift from my sister, so I had no expectations of the fragrance when I sprayed it on for the first time. I was also unfamiliar with the fragrance pyramid. So I approached the test completely unbiased...
The top note captivates with a refreshing combination of lemon essence, pink pepper and petitgrain, which gives the perfume a lively and green freshness. This sparkling opening is reminiscent of a walk through a Mediterranean lemon grove or a summer garden with green grass and conveys a feeling of lightness and energy.
At the heart of the fragrance, it remains spicy fresh, clear and radiantly bright, unfolding a harmonious blend of petitgrain, lavender and vanilla. The lavender lends the perfume an aromatic depth, while the vanilla adds a subtle sweetness that does not make LEau Pâle a typical vanilla fragrance. The combination creates a soft, soapy note that evokes nostalgic memories of classic soaps from the old days (80s?).
The base note is characterized by vetiver, iris, benzoin resin and ambroxan. There is also costus root, which I have subsequently read exudes an earthy and slightly animalic scent. All of these components give the fragrance an earthy and powdery depth that lingers on my skin for a long time. The iris in particular adds an elegant powderiness that gives the perfume a timeless feel. The benzoin resin adds a warm, balsamic nuance that rounds off the fragrance and somehow gives it character. However, the soapy note remains perceptible to me.
According to Courrèges' official description, L'Eau Pâle tells the story of a summer evening, a return from the beach under a starry sky... Memories faded by the sound of the sea at night. I can understand that, but I don't really feel this association.
Overall, L'Eau Pâle is an unexpectedly beautiful, well-rounded fragrance that combines freshness and nostalgia in perfect harmony. The balance between the sparkling, soapy, aromatic and powdery notes makes it a versatile companion for different occasions. For lovers of fragrances with a green freshness and a soapy, slightly retro base, L'Eau Pâle is an excellent choice.
I received the manufacturer's sample as a gift from my sister, so I had no expectations of the fragrance when I sprayed it on for the first time. I was also unfamiliar with the fragrance pyramid. So I approached the test completely unbiased...
The top note captivates with a refreshing combination of lemon essence, pink pepper and petitgrain, which gives the perfume a lively and green freshness. This sparkling opening is reminiscent of a walk through a Mediterranean lemon grove or a summer garden with green grass and conveys a feeling of lightness and energy.
At the heart of the fragrance, it remains spicy fresh, clear and radiantly bright, unfolding a harmonious blend of petitgrain, lavender and vanilla. The lavender lends the perfume an aromatic depth, while the vanilla adds a subtle sweetness that does not make LEau Pâle a typical vanilla fragrance. The combination creates a soft, soapy note that evokes nostalgic memories of classic soaps from the old days (80s?).
The base note is characterized by vetiver, iris, benzoin resin and ambroxan. There is also costus root, which I have subsequently read exudes an earthy and slightly animalic scent. All of these components give the fragrance an earthy and powdery depth that lingers on my skin for a long time. The iris in particular adds an elegant powderiness that gives the perfume a timeless feel. The benzoin resin adds a warm, balsamic nuance that rounds off the fragrance and somehow gives it character. However, the soapy note remains perceptible to me.
According to Courrèges' official description, L'Eau Pâle tells the story of a summer evening, a return from the beach under a starry sky... Memories faded by the sound of the sea at night. I can understand that, but I don't really feel this association.
Overall, L'Eau Pâle is an unexpectedly beautiful, well-rounded fragrance that combines freshness and nostalgia in perfect harmony. The balance between the sparkling, soapy, aromatic and powdery notes makes it a versatile companion for different occasions. For lovers of fragrances with a green freshness and a soapy, slightly retro base, L'Eau Pâle is an excellent choice.
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