Fleur d'Eau

Rochas Fleur d'Eau is the benchmark standard Floral Aquatic by which so many others should be judged. Fleur d'Eau is crafted with old school attention to creating an experience and not just something to sell to the masses. I don't think this is for everyone but there are some aspects to it that make more suitable than so many others in this category. Musk and black currant/cassis can turn into rabid foul beasts on me but this is not so with Fleur d'Eau, they are well behaved with accent to the bouquet. The vetiver and sandalwood combine with the heliotrope to dry wafting sweet smells of fruit and develop a slightly nature to the water hyacinth. I love the amber note, although very subtle, it adds just a touch of sunshine glinting off the water to keep Fleur d'Eau from becoming too cold but still able to feel refreshingly cool. A note to those that do not like melon notes, of which I am one, I don't find this to be a standout here, it stays in the background for me blending in more greeness than overripe aroma. Silage on this one is actually fairly good for me, as is the longevity, even with my tendency to have fragrance eating skin. I love this one sprayed along my neck by the ears and a little at the wrists, that seems to do the trick to keep the scent alive for so long. This bottle arrived on a day that I was very ill, feverish and and almost out of it completely, but the package had come so far, all the way from Estonia to the States. I could not help myself but open it if it was with my last breath to do so. I sprayed a bit on and lay back down and basically passed out to awaken to the most lovely rosewater scent that helped to make the fever leave my thoughts. It's a special thing to feel like you smell good even when you feel like you are otherwise a pity. Thank you to fellow Fragrantican, "S", that arrived just in time to save my day with this unforgettable and generous gift. Tanan Vaga to S...

One of my firm faves, ever. Such a pity it`s discontinued and expensive now.. I got my very first bottle 15 years ago, and since then I must say so often it popped in my mind that I had to get it over and over again..Uplifting, fresh, a bit aqua, a bit green too, but most of all ozonic! Lotus and melon are quite dominant here, in a good way, not in a sweet or fruity but a fresh way. I even get a hint of lettuce or cucumber, something crisp like rose leaves or. The main player is lotus and water hyacinth without a doubt, any other note is only in support role..I noticed I have to respray once a day but that`s only because the fragrance itself is so light, therefore it`s a typical but not ordinary spring or summer scent for the daytime, refreshing and uplifting and makes me feel unique and feminine. LOVE.

I don't know how to describe this one very well, but I really like it! I got it as a present and asked for it again as I liked it so much. Very summery, very light, but interesting with it. Watery fresh floral, some kind of celery in there somewhere?? Would be my summer signature were it not for the fact is not available now. Lovely bottle as well. I got a gift set with a little turquoise backpack with 100ml bottle originally. Bring it back please Rochas? Although I know everyone says that about pretty much EVERY discontinued perfume, this one is irreplaceable!! Is prettier than Clinique Happy! Is a bit like Lancaster Sunwater too, but thats bye bye too and anyway this is better!

I can't describe how beautiful this fragrance is. The best word that comes to mind is... magical...? I know that seems so silly, but it's just such a indescribably fresh and bright scent - the prettiest and illuminating floral green I have worn. I'm hanging on my last 8~10ml of it and on the special days I do wear it, I'm excited but at the same time I feel a slight pain because I'm closer to having it all gone. Basically, I'm willing to sign a petition for it to be brought back. Rochas, I got you. Just why would you discontinue the greatest perfume ever made. Rochas, why?

Words fail to describe how great this fragrance is! The combination of notes are a perfect blend of florals, fruit and woods. The smell is just out of this world! If I was a celebrity and was given the opportunity to create my own fragrance I would be smart and would create something like this instead of another common/nasty vanilla/gourmand/fruitchouli mess. This has been discontinued for years and the prices on ebay are getting too high. Add to that the chances of getting a bottle that is either fake or spoiled. Rochas we are counting on you to bring this beauty back!