24
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
L'Eau d'Hiver
feminine
Created by Jean-Claude Ellena
L'Eau d'Hiver by Frederic Malle is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. L'Eau d'Hiver was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bergamot, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Grapefruit and Calamus; middle notes are Heliotrope, Iris, Hawthorn, Violet, Honey, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are White Musk, Angelica, Hay, Cedar, Tonka, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber. L\'Eau d\'Hiver is a fragrant sketch of winter, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. White heliotrope which besides soft floral, possesses a mild citrusy note, interlaces with notes of water, with balmy powder of iris and a drop of honey. The fragrance was created in 2003. Read The Winter is Over. What Did It Smell Like?
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
76%
Win
99%
Spr
39%
Sum
56%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
31%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
3,935 votes
4.22
Love it
1.8k46%
Like it
1.5k38%
OK
3519%
Dislike
2567%
Hate it
281%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 71 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
L'Eau d'Hiver receives positive recognition from the r/fragrance community, particularly praised for its soft, powdery character with surprising depth. Multiple users highlight it as a favorite creation by noted perfumer Jean Claude Ellena, though it remains relatively underrepresented in community discussions. The fragrance is valued as a versatile everyday option that maintains sophistication without overwhelming the wearer.
Strengths
- Soft and powdery without being heavy
- Good depth and complexity despite subtle nature
- Unique and lovely scent profile
- Work of Jean Claude Ellena (acclaimed nose)
Weaknesses
- Rarely discussed in community
- May be too subtle for some preferences
Best for
Everyday wearWhen not wanting to make a bold statementElegant occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
