L'Eau de Phaedon
Perfumer: Danièle Maniquant
Votes lean feminine
46 ratings
From your scent profile
Phaedon L'Eau de Phaedon is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 43 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Synthetic
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
What does L'Eau de Phaedon smell like?
Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though a good share read it as masculine.
It carries a citrus and green freshness: mandarin orange and neroli give a bright start, while agave and aloe vera pull it toward a watery, green side. Jasmine adds a soft floral touch, and blond woods and musk make a dry, powdery, creamy base.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Summer
- 34%Spring
- 17%Autumn
- 12%Winter
- Casual27%
- Daytime25%
- Office25%
- Sport8%
- Evening8%
- Nighttime6%
Least picked for nights out.
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