24 community ratings

Au Bord de l'Eau

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
24 ratings

L'Artisan Parfumeur Au Bord de l'Eau is a unisex scent that pairs neroli, bergamot and lemon with green notes for a fresh, clean feel; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

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

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% 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

Neroli Green notes Rosemary Lemon Musk Violet Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Au Bord de l'Eau smell like?

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without crowding the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Some find it feminine and others masculine, so it sits comfortably in between.

The scent is fresh and citrusy: bergamot and lemon give a bright start, while neroli and rosemary carry it into a green, floral and slightly spicy direction. Violet and musk add a powdery, creamy softness with a woody undertone. Chanel Eau de Cologne and Celine Parade (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.