64 community ratings

Au Lac

2010WomenModern

6.8/ 10

Community score
64 ratings

Eau d'Italie Au Lac pairs bitter orange leaf, fig leaf and water lily with a floral heart of jasmine sambac and osmanthus, making a fresh scent aimed at women.

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How does it perform?

From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bitter orange leaf

Fig leaf Water lily

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine sambac Osmanthus Rosebud

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedarwood

Mineral amber

Papyrus

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic

What does Au Lac smell like?

It opens green and aquatic, with a citrus note keeping things light. In the heart, jasmine sambac, osmanthus and rosebud sweeten the floral side, while cedarwood, mineral amber and papyrus settle it onto a powdery, lightly woody base.

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most see it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and Lancôme Ô Oui! have a close profile.