Azzaro Pour Homme L'Eau

SAFE AND PLEASANT SUMMERY FRAGRANCE This Eau de Toilette is what a flanker should be. I get vibes of Azzaro pour Homme (so there is a DNA connection), but it also reminds me of "Rive Gauche" besides other pleasant vibes. It's marketed as a summer variation of the classic "Azzaro Pour Homme", and indeed it's what it is! It has a strong citrusy fresh opening with lavender, followed by some flower notes (geranium) and top-quality sandalwood that assures the transition to the final drydown with a fougére vetiver/patchouli/musk notes, plus a woody accord. I believe this is not loaded with sex appeal (and it's not meant to be), nor will be a compliments champion due to its low sillage. I bought it mainly to please me. Nevertheless, it's a very safe fragrance for the summer: Citrusy/lavender opening and a fougére dry down. Sillage and longevity are average or a bit below average. Rating for "Azzaro Pour Homme L'Eau": _______________ Scent Opening: 8.0 Scent Dridown: 8.0 Longevity: 6.0 (less than 6 hours with 3 sprays) Sillage: 6.0 (less than an arm's length) Wearability: 6.5 (Spring and Summer) Versatility: 8.0 (Everywhere on warm and hot days, plus gym and seaside) Uniqueness: 7.5 (Classic Azzaro relative and similar to Azzaro Summer 2013) Compliments: 6.0 (It should attract compliments with a better sillage) Quality: 8.0 Presentation: 8.0 Price: 9.0 (100 ml tester for €13.00 + taxes; Yes, it was on sale!) _________________ Average: 7,35 / 10,00 between 7 and 8 => above average; between 8 and 9 => recommended; equal or bigger than 9 => don't miss it; My conclusion: Safe, enjoyable Summer / Gym scent. I could hardly do better with €13. Music: Mungo Jerry's "In The Summertime"

I love the original Azzaro PH but was disappointed with the longevity on the current formulation. L'Eau takes the best parts of the original, gives it a citrus twist, turning it instantly into one of the most wearable non aquatic summer frags ever. As edge42 mentioned below, this is powerhouse lite. It starts off with a nice citrus blast,and then the familiar Azzaro lavender and vetiver comes into play in the heart and base notes. Star Anise is not listed but I get it in the dry down stages along with the vetiver and patchouli. Good projection for about 5 hours and stays on the skin a good 8 hours plus with 4-6 sprays. If you have any sort of interest in the original Azzaro PH, you really should check it out. This is a summer flanker done RIGHT!! This deserves more respect than it currently gets and if you're looking for a great versatile summer fragrance without going into aquatic "calone clone" territory, look no further. I love it. 8.5/10. EDIT- It has been about 40 C here the past few days and I find myself reaching for L'Eau more than any other fragrance in my wardrobe. Just so comfortably masculine and fresh smelling and I can smell it on me all day. I definitely prefer this to the current formulation of Azzaro Pour Homme by far. Try this one folks, you wont be disappointed.

Definetely a great flanker. It's a nice more modern interpretation of the original Azzaro, but here the notes are much softer. Great lavender and sandalwood notes makes this a great and safe option for hot weather. I get vibes of Azzaro pour Homme but also reminds me of Rive Gauche. Strong citrusy opening with lavender, followed by some flowers notes (geranio) and a top quality sandlawood that assures the transition to the final drydown with a fougére faithful vetiver/patchoili/musk plus some more woodsy notes. I believe this will be not a panty dropper or a compliments champion. I bought it to please me. Nevertheless it's a very safe fragrance for the summer. Citrusy/lavender opening and fougére dry down. Sillage and longevity are average. Rating for Azzaro Pour Homme L'Eau: Scent:..........................7.5 Longevity:......................6.5 Sillage:........................6.0 Versatility:....................8.0 Uniqueness:.....................7.5 Quality:........................8.0 Presentation:...................8.0 Price:.........................10.0 Average:........................7,69 / 10,00

The poor man's Dior Homme 2020 Edt! I have both and think this is a perfectly suitable replacement. This also never goes sour on my skin like the new Dior Homme does sometimes. I also like the price of this one a LOT better! In my previous review i actually called this "The Poor Man's Dior Eau Sauvage" but darker/spicier, and I still say there are similarities to that as well, but that comment was in 2019 before Dior Homme 2020 came out. Either way, if you like either of those, you'll like this too. Plus this is super affordable! Edit: Last night after this review, I wore this and then used Dior Homme 2020 about 4 hours later to freshen up and get a direct/layering comparison. As soon as I freshened up with the Dior Homme 2020, I noticed Dior Homme had a noticeable ambroxan element, compared to this. Still, this is in that same genre of scent, and this is every bit as good too. There was no clash, although the citrus notes, of course, are different. The ambroxan was the biggest difference, for me.

Similar to the original, but much fresher, more modern and more subtle. It's a relatively simple and straightforward fragrance, but very well blended and not overly simplistic or linear. Of all it's stages, the dry down is my favorite as it reminds me more of the original APH and carries quite a bit of depth and complexity. It's an ideal office wear due to it's moderate projection and non-offensive scent. Works well with suit and tie as it exudes an air of sophistication and maturity. For this reason the recommended age, in my view, would be 25 and up. But that shouldn't deter the younger folks from trying it. They might be surprised. Longevity is commendable for an inexpensive fresh scent. On my skin, it varies a lot and is very dependent on outside temperatures. In high heat, I could detect hints of it even after 12h, but the usual wear is around 6 to 8 hours. And last but not least, the price - bit over 20 eur. for 100ml bottle is an absolute steal. Highly recommended!

I like it a lot because it's a true flanker of the original. This eau is a fresher version of the og, the DNA is still there but more modern, happy and invigorating.very nice blend of grapefruit, yuzu, lavender, patchouli and musk. More appealing than his "father", the performance is ok, good projection and sillage in the first 1,5h, then became more a skin scent. Longevity 5-6h max. A barbershop fragrance for the warm seasons that fits better for an adult crowd. Very genuine flanker sadly discontinued but easy to find for a great price. A fragrance that doesnt lie! Ottimo seguito dell'originale azzaro pour homme. È davvero la versione più fresca e dinamica dell'originale, senza stravolgimenti. Chi ama azzaro pour homme amerà anche questo! Scent-8,5 Longevity -7 Sillage-7 Versatility -8 Uniqueness-7 Presentation-6,5 Compliment factor-8 Backup bottle? Maybe My vote-8 In one word- genuine Alternative - azzaro pour homme, ysl rive gauche pour homme.

This dammed fragrance I’d going to have me showing my age. But I love this. This is like that certain time of music that came out around 1977-1984 it was either ‘Yacht Rock’ or ‘Quiet Storm Soul’ like Kenny Loggins,Steely Dan, Teddy Pendergast and Lou Rawls. I know this is not going to sound appealing to people wanting something fresh clean and blue. This isn’t a ‘clubbing’ scent. This isn’t serious either, it’s got an element of fun Nope this smells dated, effervescent citrus and musky dry. If this scent had a shirt on, at least four buttons would be left undone, gold chain(s), slacks, loafers and shades (currently what I’m wearing in fact)...and a bright disarmingly charming smile. I really love this scent a lot, I would wear it all year round as though it sits pleasantly in the warmer heat, I think it carries that over into the cooler months. Great stuff, not really for kids or anyone who likes the sweeter end of the fragrance scale. 8.9/10

Blind bought this based on reviews. It is excellent for hot weather; my shot to the chest lasts well over 6 hours. It's similar to APH in that it dries down to lavender, but citrus--especially grapefruit and yuzu--are more upfront. Grapefruit actually hangs around on me a bit, then I get lavender with background notes floating in and out: carnation, vetiver, patchouli... even some lemon. It's a sophisticated, complex drydown. APH is one of my very first and very favorite scents. IMO this is better, falling short only in sillage (and I think it would border on acrid if it were stronger). A terrific frag on any terms, but a pretty astounding value. Much better than your run of the mill aquatics and citruses. Will be great in my warm day work rotation with Lalique HommageALH, Cerruti 1881 and Guerlaine GH. Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout. Scent: 9/10 Sillage: 6/10 Longevity: 7/10

I absolutely love Azzaro Pour Homme Leau! It has become one of my go to fragrances because of its simplicity and versatility(not to say that this it is an overly simple fragrance). Leau is very masculine and yet refined at the same time. This fragrance doesn't scream man, rather it is a calm, suave and professional voice always reminding you of its obvious manhood. I have successfully used Leau year round, day and night, work and play, and have had no problems whatsoever(keep in mind it is still meant more so for Spring and Summer due to its brightness). It is one of the few fragrances that I get compliments on thanks to its projection and longevity (6-7 hours, projecting for 4 on me). If you want a decent priced fragrance that is versatile, gentle and still masculine then Leau is hard to pass up! 9/10

I love this perfume. It was clearly conceived before perfumers decided every fragrance needs something sweet to complete it. No sweetness here - just a lighter citric fougere. On me, it opened with a bitter citrus accord that lasted all the way through to the drydown. I test drove this fragrance in the summer heat and it delivered 100%. It projected while I sweated and kept me surrounded by a bitter citrus, cooling and fresh smell. I doused myself in it in the morning but I could still perceive it 7 hours later despite going out in the heat. It smells like the OG Azzaro with the spices muted but reinforced instead by bitter citrus and lightened just a bit. Didn't cost an arm and a leg either. Great warm weather daytime fragrance - recommended for summer and warm spring days.

A fresher, more modern and perhaps "more civilised" version of the bona fide classic that is ApH, and clearly a chip off the old block. The yuzu is a nice touch adding a touch of chill and glassiness to the heavyweight DNA from the original - plus the frosted glass bottle is much cooler than the ugly bottle of the original :)) Sillage and longevity are more than acceptable too, as it dries down into something very similar to the original ApH. Think of L'Eau as being to ApH what Kouros Fraicheur is to Kouros itself and you won't go too far wrong. Another cracking Azzaro for summer, or any other season for that matter, which is also excellent value for money. This one is the ApH flanker to get, and dare I say it, may even be better than the original. Definitely recommended!

This is an extremely charming little scent. It's so bright, but the citrus is steered away from becoming screechy, by a soft, musky shaving soap accord. You will recognise this businessman cleanliness from Rive Gauche or perhaps Bel Ami; slightly sour, opaque, almost bodily but not quite. The old "clean/dirty" routine of the 80's, brightened and softened, with some delicious liquorice in the base. This is a nice cheat code to get away with wearing that vintage style, in the current day. Simple and very well executed. Quietly charismatic. UPDATE: 1) I hate to be that guy, but the longevity is poor on this one, even when sprayed on clothes. 2) It's rapidly gone from 'like' to 'love' and I'm already looking for another bottle!

This is great, this definitely scratches the itch for YSL rive gauche pour homme if you want something similar but not pay 200+ for a bottle in the grey market. It gets very similar in some notes , while being different enough to not be redundant to have both. Of course, it is important to say that this is a flanker of Azzaro pour homme which is a 70s fragrance so technically the original was the inspiration for Rive Gauche. This has that classic licorice / anise shaving foam scent mixed with some light woodsy citrus , and the yuzu takes it from being a summery flanker to something that can actually be worn year round. It does not resemble Issey Miyake at all though, although both have yuzu.

A nice, elegant and well-balanced frag, perfect for a hot summer day. Very modern with just a hint of a good old barbershop. The opening is sharp and fruity, with familiar Azzaro metallic note. It quickly becomes warmer, fuller and more rounded and soapy, thanks to lavender - but still dominated by yuzu. Towards the drydown, L'Eau is woodier and drier. Yuzu plays the main part till the end (about 7 hours on my skin). Longevity is a bit above the average, sillage is just OK. This cologne surely has presence without being loud or vulgar. In my humble opinion, L'Eau d'Azzaro is far better than much more famous L'Eau d'Issey. Try it. It's so easy to fall in love with it.

glorious vetiver and citrus. Yuzu gives this a very nice spin on the traditional summer citrus aquatic that we've all become too accustomed to. spicyness is almost powdery and very warm, but not as in the warmth you get from winter spicy scents. overall a fantastic fragrance and very much another one that goes ignored from the house of azzaro solely for not being the original, and perhaps precisely because of the negative connotation associated with the endless stream of flankers. smells nothing like the original, and to me that's good. when i want the original l I reach for the original. excellent price point so very little risk in trying. 'nuff said.

This one smells great. I really enjoy the citrus top but it is very succinct. Then the star anise or yuzu comes in and is a real winner. Like others mention, it is similar to Rive Gauche. It's a great office scent and I'd say pleasing to others around you, but I'm curious where Azzaro ranks among other companies as far as using quality ingredients and putting out a quality product. I just feel the smell is not as smooth or distinguished as other brands. Almost a little choppy or burred. It stil smells good even though it may not perform as well as other top notch perfumes. Pricing is right and I'll continue to keep in the rotation

A very refreshing fragrance for summers, clean and fresh citruses just like I like them :-) no pun but this whole one stage going with nice top notes and the other starting with the Tonka and this and that I find a bit tiring :-) to me what smells good is just what I want. I would not be too snooty and arty to reject fragrances for how classy or arty they are. So if it smells good and lasts for 5 hours (let's not expect miracles) go for it ! Tried this last night, liked it and am getting it when out this evening :-) and I recommend it for those who like fresh clean citrus fragrance with flowers singing in the backdrop !

It's easy to go anosmic to this one, which is likely the reason for the inconsistencies in performance in reviews, but the scent is quite nice! The first thing I thought when smelling this one was: "The poor man's Dior Eau Sauvage", however this does have some spice in the base, and a bit of a vanillic sandalwood standing out. The yuzu is nice and sharp, not too powdery, just very light and airy. If you like this scent and could stand to wear something with a little bit more sweetness, another good fragrance to try would be Hanae Mori HM Eau de Parfum, which is a bit more bold and harder to go noseblind to.

It is a nice Fresh fragrance, Light, Clean , Bright and Airy, It smells a bit of the original Azzaro in the dry down, In my opinion, This has one of the best Men's Perfumes dry down in the perfumery industry! It is a Fresh Modern scent with Barbershop Style. It opens up with like fresh clean citrusy and floral notes in the background then dry down is green woody. Easy to Wear, Easy to Love. This is perfect for the spring and summer. Longevity is good. I really enjoy it and I love AZZARO POUR HOMME L'Eau EDT. Highly Recommended. Two Thumbs Up. Bravo Azzaro ! Rating : 8.5 / 10

I was surprised by Azzao L'eau, I enjoy this one quite a bit and have been reaching for it a lot lately. The original never really did much for me. Anise-dominant fragrances have always seemed to have poor performance on my skin. I figured it was a chemistry thing. L'eau does remind me of the original but fresher and a bit soapy. I'm surprised to not see anise in the breakdown as I swear there's still quite a bit in this one. I get solid performance out of this, about 6 hours, with soft but noticeable projection. Lasts up to 10-12 hours on clothes.