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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

L'Eau d'Hiver (EDT)

2003

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Versions Timeline

2003

L'Eau d'Hiver (Original Release)

Price Range
$225 – $410

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Perfumers

Jean-Claude Ellena

"L'Eau d'Hiver is a soft, translucent composition created by Jean-Claude Ellena and introduced in 2003. It balances sparkling bergamot and airy hedione with a delicate floral-powdery heart. Heliotrope, iris, and hawthorn create a gentle almond-like softness, while honey and musk add warmth and comfort. The fragrance is notably restrained, creating an intimate rather than forceful aura. Its aesthetic is often compared to a watercolor or to the sensation of falling snow. The result is an elegant, understated scent with a cool opening and a tender, softly sweet drydown."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Calm
Elegant
Peaceful
Serene
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Date
Lounging
Formal

Fun Facts

Jean-Claude Ellena conceived the fragrance as an “Eau Chaude,” or warm water, rather than a conventional heavy composition.

The fragrance is frequently associated with the minimalist, watercolor-like style of Jean-Claude Ellena.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
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CitrusFreshFloralPowderySweetCreamySynthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
angelica
hedione
citrus zest
calamus
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

heliotrope
iris
hawthorn
jasmine
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

white musk
honey
caramel

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
20%

Intimate

Reviews Summary

“A widely admired minimalist and translucent fragrance with a cool, crystalline opening and a comforting powdery, almond-like warmth. Its bergamot, iris, heliotrope, honey, and musk effect is often described as watercolor-like or reminiscent of light cashmere. The principal criticism is its quiet projection and intimate skin-scent performance, which some wearers find difficult to reconcile with its luxury price.”

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