Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisee – Terre de Guerlain (Thierry Wasser, 2012)

 Scentrack: Tina Turner – Look Me In The Heart

 

Source: Guerlain

In 2012 in Florence I tried L’Eau Boisee for the first time, and I was not impressed at all. It seemed like a less lucid and more mainstream version of the original. A Guerlain’s take on highly successful Ellena’s Terre d’Hermes theme. In my opinion, all the uplifting playfulness was gone to make a room for dry and serious vetiver overload. However, as time goes by, I started to appreciate L’Eau Boisee version more and more. The composition possesses several layers, and one has to be very patient to reveal the subtle crisp beauty.

This flanker opened up with already known juicy lime, and a modest kick of mint. The mojito accord is present, but toned down. There is a touch of fresh grass incorporated, which I really like. In this version vetiver is the main player. Clean, well-groomed, and with a smoky touch. The geranium in the heart gives a classic vibe of traditional French perfumery. The beautiful rum note of the original is subtle and paired with a fresh, woody note that reminds me of Virginian cedar. The composition is well harmonized, and although reminiscent of Terre d’Hermes, is still playful. Thus, this is not a strict office choice, yet suitable for sport or even casual occasions throughout the year. Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisee is a jack of all trades which is the biggest value of this composition. Some kind of classy workhorse, if possible.

 

Longevity / Projection

Solid (6-10 hours) / Average

 

Suggested wearing

Every season/ Daytime

 

Alternatives

Guerlain Homme – more playful mojito lover

Terre d’Hermes – similar structure, but more conservative

 

Pros

Easy to wear yet classy

Extremely versatile

Nice note nuances

Good performance

Great quality

 

Cons

Compared to the original, not so playful

 

Rating

8/10