WS-FM-2003

L'Eau d'Hiver

2003unisex

musky up front, then powdery, settling into citrus.

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…

musky powdery citrus floral

Nose: Jean-Claude Ellena

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bergamot, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Grapefruit, Calamus
Heart· 2–4h
Heliotrope, Iris, Hawthorn, Violet, Honey, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Ylang-Ylang
Drydown· 6h+
White Musk, Angelica, Hay, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka, Benzoin, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

97%

48%

40%

31%

26%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring37%Winter28%Fall20%Summer15%Day76%Night24%Wears unisex53%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Frederic Malle picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does L'Eau d'Hiver smell like?

musky up front, then powdery, settling into citrus. Dominant accords: musky, powdery, citrus.

What notes are in L'Eau d'Hiver?

Top: Bergamot, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Grapefruit, Calamus. Heart: Heliotrope, Iris, Hawthorn, Violet, Honey, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose, Ylang-Ylang. Base: White Musk, Angelica, Hay, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka, Benzoin, Amber.

How long does L'Eau d'Hiver last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is L'Eau d'Hiver loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is L'Eau d'Hiver best for?

Spring is the top pick (37%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for L'Eau d'Hiver?

Day wear leads at 76%. Night is a secondary pick at 24%.

Is L'Eau d'Hiver for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 53% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made L'Eau d'Hiver?

Composed by Jean-Claude Ellena. Released in 2003.