The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and green. Grass and lime at the top, geranium and grass in the middle and grass and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Homme L'Eau Boisee notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee EDT in detail
Homme L'Eau Boisee EDT comes from Guerlain. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by green and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and green smells and notes like geranium and grass. Less obvious notes include mint and mint. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
Will people notice Homme L'Eau Boisee?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gianni Versace Eros spreads further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €97. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Eros but less than Parfums De Marly Sedley.
Homme L'Eau Boisee longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Yves Saint Laurent Y. Base notes like grass and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Homme L'Eau Boisee dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (3 shared notes), Lacoste (3 shared notes), Gianni Versace Eros (3 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Sedley (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Homme L'Eau Boisee come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can I wear Homme L'Eau Boisee to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.