Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisee

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée by Guerlain is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men  launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. 

The fragrance features Lime, Vetiver, Woodsy Notes, Grass, Mint, Geranium, Rum and Musk.

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is an unexpected spin on the popular masculine Guerlain L'Homme. The new edition is taking the direction of a woody chypre, but the effect is illusory: The backbone of the fragrance is vetiver, an exotic grass from Southeastern Asia which gives its refreshing quality to many classic, masculine colognes, none less than Guerlain's own classic Vetiver. In Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée, the vetiver is well-behaved, creating the tonality of a noble chypre fragrance with an underscore of subtle smokiness.

REVIEWS

Fragrantica - This is special....The opening is fantastic, mouth smackingly crisp green grassy mojito lime, refreshing and uplifting. Lime then starts to morph into vetiver - instead of the roots, it conveys the image of the green shoots of vetiver.  An hour in it gets a more serious feel because of the wood. This is the "subtle smokiness" in the description.  Very unique character. Perfect spring day. I ended up buying a full bottle.

Fragrantica - it's fantastic! I get the comparisons with TDH which I like but won't buy purely cos it's a colleague's signature.
This is out of this world. It's like a cocktail made with Paco Rabbane Eau (fantastic but very hard to find now), TDH, Guerlain Homme with a bit of Guerlain Vetiver thrown in for good measure.  Think I've just found my new signature !!!!  this is the Holy Grail for me. It has it all, freshness, depth, booziness, out of the shower clean, lazy Summer day casual or formal sophistication.......Love it and think it could work in just about any situation, so its versatile as well....... Brilliant!

Fragrantica - woooow .... love, love, love, love !!!!!!! instant orgasm at first sniff within a second.  even more classy and gentlemanish than any fragrance in my collection (YSL, DG, Chanel, Dunhill, Mont Blanc, Versace..)  soooo beautiful blend .... upscale dress up super-formal suit gentleman office thing!!!! absolutely beautiful and just one thing: it last more than 7 hours on clothes ... on skin as well

Fragrantica - I must admit that L'Eau Boisée was not love at first sniff, but after spending a considerable amount of time with it, I now can't see myself without it.

The lime note in the opening is so authentic and refreshing. I get all the other main notes(vetiver, woodsy notes, grass) with a slight hint of sweetness, which is hardly detectable, in the deep drydown. Probably the rum note. The end result is a very dry, smoky concoction.

I love the fact that the Guerlain Homme line is different to all the other popular offerings on the shelves today. No "blue" fragrances here, but just as versatile.  Classy, laid back.  A worthy signature scent for the warmer weather, or in fact, all year round.  I have to agree with Chad from AGentlemansJourney on this one. Five stars indeed.  Underated niche like composition, this one.

Fragrantica - This delicious limey vetiver keeps moving up in my rotation. So refreshing. The first vetiver that makes my mouth water for a cool refreshing drink of it.  I'm starting to really value the pleasant easy to wear, comfortable scents in my collection.  10 of 10 freshie.

Fragrantica - Lime mojito with quality vetiver and woods. The lime is the best lime I've smelled in a perfume and isn't citrusy or sharp. This is smoothe and delicious without being a gourmand. This is fresh, subtle, and just one of THE best fresh summer scents I've ever smelled. This is a masterpiece in perfumery and one of the best values for your money. This will work in heavy heat as well. Something you'd be hard pressed to find in a perfume. This lasts a long time as well, on my skin in ridiculously hot southern heat it does at least 6 hours. In normal weather it does 8+. For a fresh citrus scent, this is incredible performance. I can't get over the lime note. It's so good. This is no child's play scent. This is a masterful concoction of sophistication, class, and professionalism in perfumery, as expected from Guerlain.

You know that feeling when you first sniff a perfume and you start to smile because you know it's incredible? It's a rare feeling. Lots of scents are nice, but they don't drop your jaw or put a sheepish smile on your face like some scents do. You don't even have to wait for a drydown or anything to judge the scent. You know it's special. This was love at first sniff for me. It's now in my Top 5, also on first sniff.