Lolita Lempicka Mon Eau

Lolita Lempicka Mon Eau EDP Review: A Modern Fairy Tale

Annick Menardo reimagines the iconic Lolita Lempicka DNA with a fresh, fruity twist for 2018.

By James Whitmore, Fragrance News Reporter · · Updated

James covers releases, brand news, and industry shifts in fine fragrance. Former beauty desk editor; trained nose since 2014.

In 2018, the house of Lolita Lempicka launched 'Mon Eau,' a flanker intended to reinterpret its legendary, licorice-laced fairy tale for a new generation. Where the original 1997 scent is a deep, anisic gourmand fantasy, Mon Eau (My Water) promises a lighter, more aqueous and fruity take on the DNA. The task of reimagining this icon fell to none other than its original creator, Annick Menardo. This review examines whether Mon Eau successfully captures the whimsical spirit of Lolita Lempicka while carving its own distinct, modern path. As a fragrance positioned as a daytime, warmer-weather option within the line, it represents a significant shift in tone and texture from its famed predecessor. We will analyze its scent profile, performance, and overall value proposition, providing a clear, factual assessment for potential wearers and fragrance enthusiasts alike.
4.2 Overall
Longevity
0.0
Projection
0.0
Sillage
0.0
$25-$100 (current market)
๐ŸŒธSpringโ˜€๏ธSummer๐Ÿ‚Fallโ„๏ธWinter

Accords

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Notes Pyramid

Top
AniseRaspberry leafBlackberryLimeLemonMandarin
Heart
Roman chamomileIrisJasmine sambacBlackcurrantRoseLily of the valley
Base
VioletSandalwoodWhite musk

Performance Dashboard

โฑ๏ธ Longevity 0.0/5

๐Ÿ“ข Projection 0.0/5

๐Ÿ’จ Sillage 0.0/5

When to Wear

๐ŸŒธSpringBest
โ˜€๏ธSummerBest
๐Ÿ‚FallOK
โ„๏ธWinterAvoid
๐Ÿ“Œ Daytime wear๐Ÿ“Œ Office / work๐Ÿ‘• Casual outings๐Ÿ“Œ Brunch or daytime dates

Community Verdict

โญ Overall
4.2
โฑ๏ธ Longevity
4.0
๐Ÿ’จ Sillage
3.8
๐Ÿ’ฐ Value
4.1
๐Ÿ’Œ Compliment Factor 0.0/5

Pros & Cons

  • โœ… Unique fruity-anise opening is refreshing and distinctive
  • โœ… Beautifully composed floral-powdery heart
  • โœ… Perfect for warm weather and daytime use
  • โœ… More affordable than many designer fragrances
  • โœ… Discreet and office-friendly
  • โŒ Longevity can be inconsistent, often on the shorter side
  • โŒ May be too light or simple for fans of the original's depth
  • โŒ The dry-down is pleasant but not particularly unique

Price & Value

$25-$100 (current market)

“Excellent value. As a designer EDP often available at discounters, it offers a well-crafted, signature-like scent experience at a very accessible price point.”

๐Ÿ“œ Reformulation History

No significant batch variations reported.

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๐Ÿ† Final Verdict

Lolita Lempicka Mon Eau EDP is a successful and charming modern flanker. Annick Menardo adeptly translated the core anisic identity of the brand into a lighter, fruity-floral format perfect for spring and summer. While it lacks the dramatic longevity and Gothic romance of the original, it stands as a confident, wearable, and excellent-value fragrance for daily enjoyment.

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