Our take
What does L'Homme L'Eau smell like?
Prada launched L'Homme L'Eau in 2017, a year after L'Homme Prada. Daniela Andrier, the house's long-time perfumer, revisited her own formula and lightened it. The opening is livelier than the original. Mandarin essence and ginger bring a matte, almost grey freshness. The heart keeps the iris that defines the line. Neroli joins it to create a watery, slightly soapy white flower that smells like a freshly ironed shirt. The base sets cool sandalwood beside a light amber that feels fluffy more than warm. The whole thing has an odd transparency. It reads flat and without depth, yet it carries real elegance. Compared with L'Homme Prada, which is more powdery and ambery, L'Eau works as a summer version. It shares that clean side that goes down well at work. Longevity is decent and nothing more.
When to wear it
The ideal summer office scent over white cotton or linen. Three sprays in the morning last into the afternoon.
It belongs to the Woody, Chypre family. L'Homme L'Eau is one of 24 creations by Prada in our encyclopedia.
