Guerlain Homme L'Eau

This is a really lovely scent. It is a complementary flanker to Guerlain Homme. Alas, both of these wonderful perfumes have been discontinued. The original was a woody aromatic whereas the L'eau is a citrus aromatic. It is supposedly the original but without the vetiver and mojito in order to create a sharper version than the very smooth original. I think there's still a little vetiver in Homme L'Eau but it is certainly crisper than the original. L'Eau projects quite moderately but it lasts for a long time. I get about 11 hours on my skin. I'm delighted that I kept an eye out for this one. I've always liked the Pininfarina bottle and the colour of the juice is a very pleasing shade of blue. I suspect that it will be the only bottle of it I ever have due to its discontinuation some years ago. Fortunately the Homme L'Eau Boisee is quite similar, if perhaps not quite as good, so at least I have a fall back option that is acceptable. This is the best lime and mint combination I have come across by a country mile. The drydown speaks of vetiver or certainly some earthy, woody grass of some kind. I know it's not in the notes but I don't believe them in this respect. L'eau certainly achieves it's aim of being a cooler, fresher version of Homme. The geranium wafts in and out gently and helps add to the green element. Altogether it makes for a refreshing and lovely natural perfume. I have Homme, Homme L'Eau and Homme L'Eau Boisee and I think it is worth having them all. I might get the Homme Intense at some point too. It's exceptionally rare that it's worth getting at least three of the same line but that's Guerlain at their best.

Homme L'Eau is a great hot-weather scent. It opens with an invigorating, fresh citrus combination in which the grapefruit and bergamot is most apparent. As the opening settles, it takes on a light, understated composition marked by mint and geranium and perhaps a very clean musk or light woods. Though the citrus aspect settles, it never really disappears and plays a central role throughout the life of the scent. This is a comfortable and versatile summer fragrance. I wear it to work, on dates, and even to the gym. Homme L'Eau is at no points sharp, markedly synthetic, or cheap-smelling. Overall, it is a very smooth scent which never becomes heavy or over-bearing in any way, and actually responds quite appropriately to changes in body temperature. It's a scent that you will believe has disappeared, but will return later on in the day and will be noticed by those around you even when you can not detect it. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fresh summer fragrance that is not typical of the mainstream market. Appropriate Projection/Solid Longevity 9/10 BTW, if you own Guerlain Homme, you can buy Homme L'Eau, as they are different enough to warrant separate purchases.

Reading some of the comments here I will appeal to anyone interested in this to give it a try and not be swayed by those who are moaning about this not lasting on them. This fragrance simply PROJECTS and LASTS for a freaking long time.the fault is not in the fragrance but with the skins of those who claim this lasts at most 2hrs on them.Are they sure they are using a genuine juice?Am i just lucky or what but I get 10hrs plus in sweltering heat wearing this. This is meant to be a lighter version of Guerlain Homme but to be quite honest I dont get much difference except this is more cooling.the mint,grapefruit and lime which are prominent in both remain the same for me.U will have a headache when you overspray though-that's a fact,so take it easy on the trigger but definitely a nice summer/spring scent worthy of a try. I dont find it to go through much changes though.it dries down to some sweetness with the citruses still hanging around .this is one good fragrance that in an ironic way am glad it doesnt get the respect/aclaim it deserves.In that case only a few of us get to enjoy it

A summer guerlain masterpeice imo. very elegant and refreshing without smelling like the the ordianary typical fresh scents that you find on the fragrance counters all the time. It is Guerlain after all and they know how to make a very good scent. This has a very fresh opening, with the mint, grapefruit, lime and rum, dries down to a woody cedar base with a feint citrus as the citrus never leaves but keeps getting lighter. There is nothing synthetic smelling about this scent infact smells very luxurious. This lasts between 4-6 hours and becomes a skin scent after that which is good enough for me. Projection for the scent is good enough you will get a small bubble around you for the first 2-3 hours. i suggest 4-5 sprays with this do spray one onto the clothes that will help keep the top notes for longer. I own the original which is an amazing scent for spring but i wear it year round. This will be my summer fragrance. i have smelt alot of summer scents but it is guerlain homme leu which i keep thinking of and it is expensive but you get what you pay for with guerlain. 8.5/10

I got a bottle of this amazing juice from eBay about a month ago. I had the entire line of L'Homme collection except for this one and I was debating whether I should get it for the price it was being sold on eBay. Finally, I decided to purchase it and paid just over 200 $ for 80ml bottle. I know it's a lot of money for that fragrance, but let me tell you what IT IS WORTH IT! I have a large collection of about 160 fragrances and Aventus Cologne and this one being my favorites and go to for the summer season! I am glad I got it and I am planning to get a back up bottle even at this price point. This is how much I enjoy this gem. It is quite similar to L'eau Boisee, however, it's more bright, brisk and uplifting! I can't believe it's got discontinued! If, for some reason, you ever come across that juice on discounters, get it while you can IT IS AMAZING IN ITS SIMPLICITY!

I simply love this scent! I tried this 2 months ago and I fell in love immediately. Its magical. Cold as ice at the beginning then it start to melt on your skin and become a very fresh, bright citrus fragrance. I guess there is something special in this fragrance comparing to other "citrus aromatic" fragrances. I found that the rum might be the reason for this unique feeling. When I smelled this first time it put me into a state of mind that there is something very good happening to you. I bought it few weeks after I tested at the airport when I was on vacation and the best to feel this "magic" when you use it in hot weather. I came out from the sea and its really nice how it reacts to the water and sun...another masterpiece from the good old Guerlain house! Best for summer months and might be good for winter as well to bring back the memories..:)

This is the greatest freshie ever made for me. Nothing even comes close to the quality and stunning beauty constructed by Guerlain here. This really is Thierry Wasser's masterpiece IMO. Of course Guerlain (LMVH) then go and discontinue it which is a real shame but typical of a company now run by suits who make decisions based on committee and not in consulting the perfumery masters who actually make the products that give the company the prestige it has earned, because if they did - this perfume would have been a mainstay. Not even Creed who are known for their wonderful freshies can touch this for quality. It's THAT good. If the corporate stooges at LMVH ever find their senses again, they'll bring this back ASAP. I wont hold my breath though. As for me, i'll cherish my bottle ♥

This is the best I’ve tried in the Homme-line, and I’ve tried them all, except for L'Eau Boisée. To answer a question someone might have, though: is it worth owning this as well as the others? Yes. These are all scents which hold their own. I have both Homme Intense and L’eau, and they simply can’t replace each other. L’eau is my favorite. It starts off really fresh, with a lot of lime and mint. It’s clean, fresh and inoffensive. Then it goes down the Red Vetyver/Hermes route, which surprised me, considering the notes. I find that this works better on my skin than any of the mentioned fragrance-resemblances. If you’re looking for a great summer smell which feels clean and classy, try this. In a way, it doesn’t just have a smell, it has a presence.

It's the coolest of the guerlain homme line! The bottle makes the idea very well, with opaque glass and light green juice inside. The least complex of the line but far from simple. The opening is very citrus, you immediately feel lime and bergamot, after a few minutes evolves into a more unique fragrance, bergamot joins mint, sweet enough. The base is the same as boisee, the lime on the bottom will accompany you all day, becoming very relaxing. The projection is not excellent, but will remain on the skin until the end of the day. A very accommodating and summery scent, I think there is nothing similar in modern perfumery. Perfect on hot days. Now interrupted, to be taken absolutely, but not a crazy price. vote 8/10

After I smelled L'Eau Boisée and was let down a bit, I was afraid L'Eau would also not live up to the former high expectations. Man, was I wrong! As a flanker, this fragrance really adds a fresh, almost cold vibe to an already great and fresh fragrance. L'Eau Boisée is not a bad scent, but I guess I find it too dry. L'Eau is exactly in between L'Eau Boisée and L'Homme. Perfectly done by Guerlain! You can still tell it's related to the original, but it has it's own strong personality. I wasn't a big fan of the dry and woody L'Eau Boisée but I should give this one a decent testing next summer. The only downside is that I expect it not to last very long on my skin, but I guess it's always worth a try.

So I wore this today.I m so sad this gem got discontinued, it’s the original Guerlain Homme without the bitterness,making it youthful. The drydown is absolutely divine,light flowery notes join the minty,citrusy symphony so if you sweat a bit or are just in a warm humid environment this fragrance awakens as a 100/10 scent. To get the full experience you really gotta overspray though..which I cant really do because i got only a few ml’s left in my bottle.This is waaay out of designer league.If there are any other fans of this fragrance we should start a petition for Guerlain to bring it back.

Absolutely beautiful. I can't afford Frederic Malle's Geranium Pour Monsieur, but this has the mint and geranium of that fragrance added to by an icily refreshing lime and grapefruit accord. It's just wonderful. A little hint of rum and sugar sweetness in the background anchoring the airy citrus and minty floral freshness. And so natural smelling - nothing synthetic here, just quality. The best hot summer day scent on the market in my eyes. The only drawback, predictably enough for such a fresh and airy scent, is its woeful longevity. A sacrifice I'm willing to make. Beautiful stuff.

I found this in duty free yesterday - so this is just a first impression. This definitely will be a great scent in the warmer month; but it's doing quite well in this mild Melbourne autumn. From the icy beginning through to its citrus heart and the eventual slight woodiness, it's all been said in the previous reviews. The ruminess of the original Homme is a lot more understated in L'eau. The only thing I might add is that I find a resemblance to L'eau d'Issey at least only skin - it is much softer and rounder which suits me fine as I'm not really into "screamers". A happy purchase.

breathless rather breathtaking, luxurious yet " a common aquatic " at the beginning. the staying power...excuse me, what power? i am very disappointed. i wish it was one of those that lasts al least half of L'Instant or Guerlain Homme Intense. Poor longevity, poor projection. But I haven't used it in warm environment. Maybe at 30 degrees Celsius I will have a surprise. Everything is perfect about it: the bottle, the colour, the campaign, the price but what is most important as it in the longevity... I would rather not say. Has anyone the same problem as I have? Regards

I love this fragrance, very fresh and citrusy-minty. However, projection and longevity are very poor. Wish it would have been more concentrated. The strength is like an eau de cologne. I even have after shaves that last much longer than this, like Chanel Allure Homme edition blanche. (After using this a while I have to say that longevity is not as bad as first thought. In warmer weather it does last quite long. At least 7-8 hours. But when it is cold the longevity seems very poor. So it seems that this fragrance requires some heat to project and last.)

I bought many bottles of this flanker back when it was available. This is hands down the best ever fragrance in Guerlain’s fresh department. I’m on the last bottle of it, and I want to say this, loud and clear: discontinuing this fragrance was a PEAK OF IDIOCY of Guerlain’s marketing management! Hope, they one day have the right people in right positions with the ability to see beyond the sales figures and the ability to distinguish between mediocrity and greatness! And I agree with Maximus8321, it is worth 200$ and more if you can still get it.

Great! People complain about the longevity and sillage, seem not to realize that citrus ingredients are more volatile. They are used to those deodorants market who do everything to increasing longevity but losing his balance and naturalness. The house Guerlain also uses synthetic notes obviously but with much more wisdom, skill and good taste. Fragrances are like clothes, no matter how good we have to use them correctly in the correct times otherwise they will not work well.

This one is probably the best fresh scent for summer time I have ever smelled. Citrus fruits are dominant here, but without ever becoming annoying. At the same time it's very manly, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't suit a young man, too. My girl mentioned that this one would smell as if it was made to pick up girls, which goes to show that it's the perfect fragrance for warm summer nights. Thumbs up, this one's marvellous! *****

For me it's like in Paradise. The universal smell of citruses and fresh feeling of all time. It is so penetrative - like an AP bullet, this can break through anything ! It is so bright and cool, and warm at the same time. Just like the sun rays shining in the early summer morning ,or like the pale sun in the february afternoon... I only feel Love with this! A divine fragrance. -)) My new signature

First review! This blows all freshies out of the park! Pity its discontinued. Prefer this over the Boisee as it is, as what dadudelebowski said below, does not have that benzoin drydown. Instead, it is just a classy, invigorating scent without that shower-gel smell. Awesome scent by guerlain, a pity that they had to discontinue their best summer scent yet.

Still cannot get over this perfume...Why on earth would someone discontinue the best summer scent ever made? I still remember the day I sprayed it on my wrist just to try it out...I got in a car full of friends and everybody was like: WHAT IS THAT? They all went and got the bottle...I cannot comprehend that someone decided to replace it with Boisee.

My personal favorite of the four "Guerlain Homme" fragrances. Opens with tart and zesty lime and grapefruit notes, with a dab of mint. Similar to the mojito vibe that the original Guerlain Homme opens with, but without the rum and sugarcane. The perfect summer fragrance. Sadly, this has been discontinued.

Guerlain appealing green fragrance like the vetiver collection, tempting by its look which drawn people's attention to take a closer look and try it. The bottle is like pile of rocks stacked up. Despite Guerlain name are champion in the world of fragrance and continue making solid and signature perfumes.

This is a wonderful and very underrated minty fresh summer gem. What you will notice from this once you spray it will be citrus mint boozyness. Then it becomes almost creamy all the while retaining that citrus mint combo. Very unique and very refreshing for summer. It stands out among the crowd.

I like this perfume. It has a citrusy intro. But the next level is way different, it goes into a sweet aromatic scent then end up in a very high note of aromatic spicy. It's very loud. Not recomm kdes for daily use. Somehow makes my head dizzy, maybe it's the rum scent. But overall I like it.

Ahh I finally found it, at the bargain bin. Picked it up right away, batch code shows it was made in 2010. L'homme intense has more going on and is better but still love this. To my nose this smells exactly like Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance only a bit softer, so I won't be needing that anymore.

I totally agree with dadudelebowski. We should start a petition :D. I just got a brand new sealed bottle thanks to a very kind forum member. I wear it sparingly because it's my first and last bottle, otherwise it would probably be my favourite daily fragrance.

i have never had anyone ask me to write on a paper what i was wearing so they can go and buy a bottle and this was the scent. he went and got it within a week.he initially thought i was wearing terre d hermes i told him no it's something better.

My first designer scent and one of my favorites! Bought it at first sniff when I wasn't yet into perfumes. Fresh and somehow sophisticated but understated. Was sad to hear this was discontinued so am holding on to my nearly empty bottle.

I was lucky today and got to buy a tester at my local perfume shop as they had no others left and i am glad i did, it is a great fresh green and peppery scent that has great sillage and longvity, Perfect for summer oh Yeah ;)

Guerlain Homme L`eau is the most amazing perfume in my oppinion. It`s 100% me. It`s fresh, it`s piercing, it`s got class. Best for summer. Too bad it`s not lasting (max 2 hours on me) because of the citric notes.

Can anyone tell me why on earth they discontinued this gem ? Why keep something like Eau boisée and discontinue the perfect one from the line ? Ingredients? I don't think so.

Oh boy! this one will not go wrong, wear it smart or casual, anytime of the day. It's lovely, as it develops it gets better. For me, top to bottom, perfect.

Arguably one of the best freshies of all time (including fragrances x10 times as expensive). Please bring this one back,there’s no true replacement for it.

finally got this one cheap on ebay.love the smell.will try and stick to it in summer.even though it's quite new it's hard to find and am wondering why

This was my favorite fragrance ever, I’m still devasted that Guerlain discontinued it and will never get over it. It would be a dream to have it back.

Take Guerlain Homme, make it more crisp and citrus smelling and you have this gem. Its exactly what I would have wanted from the original.

@Brettyboy...u are spot on with ur review.in my opinion this is better than the Homme version.just glad others see it the way I did.

love u Guerlain, everytime u made me love u again. Masterpiece after masterpiece my favorite house. This is so fresh and lovely.

a few days later edit: the rebirth of a magnificent scent. +14 degrees Celsius and NOW it's starting to come alive

The best opening of all i cant get enough Just spray in the morning then wear the selfconfidence.

Nothing else to say but PERFECTION! Male version of Aquawoman by Rochas...

Does anyone know where could I get it from ? I can not find it anywhere

This is just wonderful, best designer i'v smelled so far

My first impression of this wasn't good, hence my earlier, slightly negative "review". I might have tried a bad tester as it was the same tester I used in the store every time. I decided to just get it, and I'm glad I did. It smells fresh, clean and inviting. I mostly get lime and mint, and the fragrance has a rather cooling effect. I must say that it does work very well in cooler weather even though it's geared towards warmer weather. Sillage is great, it doesn't fill a room, but people around you will notice it. Just a couple of sprays, and you're good. Longevity is great as well. It lasts probably around 6 - 8 hours in "working condition", but I can still smell it on my skin after 12 hours. It's also worth mentioning that girls really like it. What other people think regarding the perfume you're wearing isn't all that important (for the most part), but I would think most guys appreciate the fact that women like the way you smell. It's a huge bonus anyway. Too bad it's discontinued. It's lovely.

I haven't worn this in a while, so I thought I might write a note to update everyone. This stuff is THEE BEST (yes, I said "thee") lime scent I have ever smelled and owned. About a year ago I had a huge lime-kick and went in search of a lime scent to satisfy my stupid senses..... I came across CdG Energy Lime C and I thought that was it....that was the best lime I could find. ....And all this time I had Guerlain Homme L'eau sitting in my closet! Well, as of yesterday, I will confirm this is THEE BEST Lime scent I have ever smelled. It starts off sharp, sour, and mouth watering. The way it (lime) blends with the mint and slight hint of woods makes it untouchable. It's like a freshly made, iced, beverage on a sizzling summer day. Mouth watering, folks..... mouth watering. Guerlain's best work. 10/10 for a summer scent.

Take the original Guerlain Homme, tone down the vetiver, liven up the bergamot, grapefruit and mint and give it that "cold and crisp fruit" tingle you get from the opening of Versace Man Eau Fraiche. And boom you got L'eau. I haven't had this long and have been waiting a lonnnngggg time to get a hold of it, so my opinion on it and my understanding of it may change. But as of now it get 9/10 for smell, quality ingredients smell great. 8/10 for longevity, its a summer frag, but it stays for about 7 hours. And it gets 9/10 for versatility, its cooling, refreshing and relaxed enough to be worn in cargo shorts and a polo on a hot summer day and its complex enough to be worn to a suit and tie affair.

Contrary to other EDT in the "Guerlain Pour Homme" range, Rum and Geranium are discreet here. Although Vetiver is not mentioned among the fragrance's notes, it's clearly a vetiver and lime fragrance with secondary notes such as mint, grapefruit, rum and geranium. To me it's the perfect hot summer fragrance. Sillage is relatively soft and longevity is good for an EDT. The "Eau Boisée" in the same range "Guerlain Pour Homme" is less strong on lime and more herbal. I prefer the "Eau".

I can see why this beauty is discontinued since its very similar to Boisee, but this one is much more refined and doesn't have that vetiver, benzoin/boozy dry down like Terre and Boisee seem to have. Instead its cleaner and brighter, best suited for summer but can be worn all year round. This could possibly be one of the best citrus frags out there, even better than expensive niche releases like Bergamote 22 and Petit Matin. Expensive yes, but the quality speaks for itself.

I think I will wait and see if Guerlain follow up and produce an EDP "intense" version of L'Eau like they did with the Homme intense, which I have and love in the winter months. The L'Eau I feel is much more a summer fragrance with it's fresh citrus, smells lovely but the EDT just doesn't have enough longevity on my skin.