L'Éclat
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
Votes lean feminine
125 ratings
From your scent profile
Rituals L'Éclat is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, neroli and mimosa, where a fresh, floral character is softened by a sweet, creamy warmth.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 119 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.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
80% 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
- Floral
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
What does L'Éclat smell like?
The notes read as one blend: neroli and mimosa bring a floral brightness, while sandalwood grounds it in a woody, creamy base. The sweetness is clear, a spicy touch stays in the background, and a synthetic accord can be felt in the mix.
Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters pick it most for fall and spring, and for daily wear, leisure and the office. Feminine gets the most votes for its character, but many also call it masculine, so it moves easily between the two.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 21%Summer
- 20%Winter
- Daytime26%
- Casual23%
- Office21%
- Evening13%
- Nighttime12%
- Sport5%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026









