Au Bord de L'eau

This is my go-to scent when it's sizzling hot and I simply want to rock a feminized cologne that makes me feel put-together, fresh and full of joie de vivre. The moment you spray Au Bord de l'Eau fresh lemon and bergamot, sour and a bit bitter hit your olfactory bulbs. Less than one minute later, the zesty yellowiness I associate with the prelude turns green, herbal accompanied with cool soft spices (rosemary). And then the powdery cadence of violet is beautifully and artistically brought into the olfactory picture based on a fluffy musk. A simplistic lovely tableau vivant of the natural elements meaning to give us peace and ease. I will repurchase it once I'm done with my bottle.

ABDl’E is very very similar to sur l’herbe. They share the same base but then each one goes into its direction. While sur l’herbe has freshly cut grass and neroli, this one has rosemary and lemon. Both with the same solid and potent musky base, classic barbershop cologne but very very very clean and sexy. I have both because they are like a fresh shower during the summer. Both are really good in performance and proyection, 6-8hrs and 3-5mt... i don’t understand people’s vote on sur l’herbe’s proyection, it’s huge.

I bought this scent in Saint Germain after a day trip to Deauville and for me it’s Normandy in a bottle: piercing blue sky, herbs from local gardens warmed by the sun, bright flowers, fresh salty air, Aperol on a beach and sand in my shoes on a way back... freckles on my nose and first tan lines after a whole day in the sun... Wearing Au Bord de l’Eau returns me to that happy, happy birthday of 2017.

I love this combination of the delicate powdery voilet and herbal freshness of the rosemary, lifted by a splash of citrus and then landing on a soft cloud of musk. A fresh spring fragrance with a crisp, clean feel, and (especially for a cologne) decent longevity.

یه لیموی خیلی تازه که خنکتون می کنه فقط برای اونایی که براشون مهمه ماندگاری زیادی نداره ولی خیلی باحال و حال خوب کنه

I was a bit apprehensive upon testing Au Bord de L'Eau. With a name loosely translated into "by the water", I was prepared to get a blast of ozonic or aqueous notes, which are actually far from what I smell on my skin. After a brief introduction by mild, refreshing citrus, what then dominates Au Bord de L'Eau on my skin are actually herbal, savoury, slightly spicy/anise-y and salty thym and rosemary. I can see the comparison with Francis Kurkdjian's Cologne Pour Le Matin, as both focus on prominent aromatic herbs such as thym preceded by fresh citrus opening. However, while Cologne Pour Le Matin is vivid and exhilarating like dazzling morning sunlight, Au Bord de L'Eau is more muted. At first, it only feels less luminous in comparison; but with time, it becomes more and more clear that it's the underlying, gently powdery, almost suede-like violet-iris that filters the glaring light like an organza veil. About 4 hours in, the suede-like violet-iris starts to dominate the fragrance, even occasionally makes me briefly think of lipstick. The aromatic herbs are now in a supporting role to bring in herbal freshness, and the earthy vegetal quality makes the perfect link between these two accords. Au Bord de L'Eau remains as this mildl, suede-like, earthy with a tiny bit of carrot and anise, herbal musky skin scent for another 3 hours, making the total longevity around 7 hours. The sillage is moderate during the first 4 hours, and then drops close to the skin. Au Bord de L'Eau is supposedly inspired by the eponymous painting of Monet, of which the association does not necessarily speak to me. However, compared to Sur L'Herbe which feels like simple, abstract strokes of white and green to me, Au Bord de L'Eau is more complexe and more refined with the interplay of aromatic herbs and violet-iris, while retaining the carefree, easy-going vibe of cologne-style fragrances. I would even say that it's what I hoped Kurkdjian's Absolue Pour Le Matin would be, where the violet-iris should have played harmoniously with thym and rosemary, instead of being excessively clean and flattening the lively aromatic herbs. All in all, if you happen to be looking for a cologne-style fragrance featuring prominent thym and rosemary, and would like a more feminine, refined touch of violet-iris, I'd definitely recommend giving Au Bord de L'Eau a try. Since it's not an aquatic fragrance based on my personal experience, I'd also encourage those who worry about the "eau" in the name, to give it a chance and see for yourself.

The fragrance is very smooth, herbal, aquatic. I thought I smelled herbs and musks in it. It's pretty pleasant on it's own, light and refreshing. I get a very good cold-metallic violet, the herbs (not only rosemary though, also some sweet basil), and some great citrus in the beginning. It also pairs beautifully with the other AP perfumes. It blended into an insanely delicious juice with premier figuiere, we culdn't stop smelling out wrists. I'm even sure it lasts longer once blended. It was a total eye opener to me that AP's perfumes can be blended. Hurrah!

Rosemary baby powder with a squeeze of lemon. The other reviews here have gone into much better detail than I could. I do agree that it smells quite similar to MFK's Cologne Pour Le Matin. I'm surprised because I usually love everything from L'Artisan but this one is not really my cup of tea. I think it's a personal association thing however, I spent over a decade in childcare and there is something about this that reminds me of a scented diaper cream I used a lot on the babies. I'm sure if you did not have that same memory, this would come across as a soft powdery herbal violet with just a touch of orange blossom to make it somewhat soapy in nature.

زشت_نچسب_مصنوعی و در یک کلام مزخرف ترشی مرکباتی،لیمویی با رایحه ای پودری_مشکی ترکیب شده که یک حس کاملا مصنوعی و کِرِمی مانندی داشت و برای من تداعی کننده ی خمیر بازی هم بود بنفشه با تم زنبقی یا بهتر بگم ریشه زنبق حضور داشت و با رایحه ای کِرِمی طور و چرب؛بویی شبیه به محصولات پوستی و حتی ظروف پلاستیکی می داد **************** scent:4/10 longevity:5/10 sillage:5/10 purchase value:1/10 ******* overall:3.7/10

یه مرکباتی تر و تازه با فضای شاداب بنفشه و رز ماری و نمکین --------- Scent & Quality: 9/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 6/10 Creativity & Uniqueness: 6/10 Affordability: 5/10 ----------- Overall: 6.6/10

It's okay, a little bit sour, a little bit warm.