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L'Eau Pâle 2024

7.6 / 10 46 Ratings
A popular perfume by Courrèges for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is floral-powdery. It is still in production.
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Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Lemon zestLemon zest Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Provençal lavender absoluteProvençal lavender absolute PetitgrainPetitgrain VanillaVanilla
Base Notes Base Notes
CostusCostus AmbroxanAmbroxan BenzoinBenzoin Orris concreteOrris concrete VetiverVetiver

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Ratings
Scent
7.646 Ratings
Longevity
6.933 Ratings
Sillage
6.134 Ratings
Bottle
7.941 Ratings
Value for money
7.623 Ratings
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ComputerMaus

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ComputerMaus
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A Little Pale Around the Nose
Courrèges' pale little water is a very intense fragrance, with a sweet flower at the forefront. It is by no means unisex; rather, it is very feminine. It gives me fabric softener vibes, along with a rather unpleasant note of grandma lavender. I cannot recommend this scent to any lady under 60; for everyone else, it is at least suitable for everyday wear.

Surprisingly, I cannot recognize most of the listed fragrance notes.
Vetiver? Petitgrain? No.
Pepper? Lemon peel? Never!
Ambroxan, benzoin, and vanilla are present. Where the floral aspect comes from? Questionable.
The powdery note does come through more and more over time, but it does not remind me of iris (and that is a very distinctive fragrance note that is usually recognized quickly).

This fragrance projects quite well for 3 hours, then it quickly fades and after 4½ hours it has already reached skin proximity. It should be more.

L'Eau Pâle is a nice example of a powdery-floral scent that has little modernity to it. It evokes grandmother feelings for me too much.
It is certainly well-crafted, but it also smells somewhat out of date.
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SunShine1110

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SunShine1110
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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 sample as a gift from my sister, so I had no expectations when I first sprayed the scent. I was also unaware of the fragrance pyramid until then. I approached the test completely unbiased...

The top note impresses with a refreshing combination of lemon essence, pink pepper, and also petitgrain, giving the perfume a lively and green freshness. This zesty opening reminds me of a walk through a Mediterranean lemon grove or a summer garden with green grass, conveying a sense of lightness and energy.

In the heart of the fragrance, it remains spicy fresh, clear, and radiantly bright, unfolding a harmonious blend of petitgrain, lavender, and vanilla. The lavender adds an aromatic depth to the perfume, while the vanilla contributes a subtle sweetness that does not turn L'Eau Pâle into a vanilla scent. The combination creates a gentle, soapy note that evokes nostalgic memories of classic soaps from bygone times (the 80s?).

The base note is characterized by vetiver, iris, benzoin resin, and ambroxan. Additionally, there is costus root, which I later read emits an earthy and slightly animalic scent. All these components give the fragrance an earthy and powdery depth that lingers on my skin for a long time. Especially the iris provides an elegant powderiness that lends the perfume a timeless quality. The benzoin resin adds a warm, balsamic nuance that rounds off the scent and somehow gives it character. However, the soapy note remains present for me.

According to the official description from Courrèges, L'Eau Pâle tells the story of a summer evening, a return from the beach under a starry sky... Memories that fade with the nighttime sound of the sea. While I can understand this, I don't really feel that association.

Overall, L'Eau Pâle is an unexpectedly beautiful, well-rounded fragrance that perfectly combines freshness and nostalgia. The balance between the zesty, soapy, aromatic, and powdery notes makes it a versatile companion for various occasions. For lovers of scents with a green freshness and a soapy, slightly retro base, L'Eau Pâle is an excellent choice.
Updated on 01/18/2025
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10imglueck

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10imglueck
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Sprayable Soap
I had high expectations for this fragrance, as I love clean girl scents. But this scent is really not what I expected. Unfortunately, it totally reminds me of grandma's lemon soap in the bathroom, sharp and soapy. For me, it's not close to the skin; on the contrary, the soap lingers, and unfortunately, it does so for hours. If you're looking for a fresh scent, this is not the right choice; the fragrance is unfortunately just soap in a spray bottle. Longevity is great, but that's about it. I was eagerly looking forward to this scent and am unfortunately very disappointed. Please make sure to test it beforehand!!
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Faint light filters through frosted glass onto your hair scented with lavender,
I tickle you with a white feather,
hey, wake up, chérie.
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Lavender skin, Irish skin, delicate and flattering. The finest second skin you can wear. A soft and dreamlike silk veil.
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starts a bit soapy, but after a short time it feels like a second skin. So beautifully pleasant, silky, clean, radiant.
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Beautifully delicate, soapy cloud, yet completely unsweet. Lavender-like and fluffy.
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Expensive body lotion from a hotel by the Mediterranean, sun-kissed skin, on the way home from the beach along the promenade with several tapas bars.
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Freshly cleaned hotel room on the Côte d'Azur. It could appeal to anyone who finds 'Fiore d'Ulivo' to be basil/citrus.
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Seagulls with lemon peels float in a 4711 cloud over the Atlantic from Italy to Cologne with the sea breeze under vanilla wings. ;)
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Wow, warm coziness without cheesy sweetness or being overwhelmed by floral notes. Instantly chosen as a new favorite. Not at all bland.
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The soap in the bathroom
Refreshing wipes
Scouring milk?
- It could be wonderfully retro, but synthetic preservatives ruin the magic.
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