Lake Emmanuel Levain

Unisex
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Lake Emmanuel Levain worth trying?

Lake by Emmanuel Levain is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, ozonic, aquatic with Lemon, Ginger, Orange

The first impression

Lake by Emmanuel Levain is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Lake was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Emmanuel Levain.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
ozonic 85%
aquatic 70%
warm spicy 60%
fresh 50%

The perfumer behind it

Emmanuel Levain

Emmanuel Levain

Emmanuel Levain is a French perfumer who launched his eponymous brand, offering a diverse range of fragrances. His catalog includes 1971, Blanc, Bleu, Just Oud, Lake, Le Oud Royal, Marron, and Mystic Datura. Levain’s work spans from fresh, woody compositions to rich, oriental oud-based scents.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Lemon Lemon
Ginger Ginger
Orange Orange
Watermelon Watermelon
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Lake Emmanuel Levain

Essence

The Wanderer is forever in motion, and Lake by Emmanuel Levain captures their restless spirit. With its bright citrus top notes of lemon and orange, grounded by aquatic musk, the fragrance evokes open roads and uncharted waters. It is the scent of a soul who finds home in the journey itself.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear lightweight, utilitarian clothing-linen shirts, cargo pants, well-worn sneakers. Their look is effortless, designed for movement. The fragrance’s ozonic freshness mirrors their love for wide-open spaces and crisp morning air.

Philosophy & Values

Freedom is their creed. The Wanderer values experiences over possessions, and their only commitment is to the next horizon. The fragrance’s ginger and watermelon accords reflect their playful, spontaneous nature.

Relationships

They connect deeply but briefly, leaving traces of themselves like footprints in the sand. Their relationships are as refreshing and fleeting as the fragrance’s citrus burst-intense, then gone.

Lifestyle

They are most alive in transit: train windows, roadside diners, borrowed apartments. The fragrance’s moderate sillage suits their preference for blending in, leaving just a hint of their presence behind.

Shadow

Their fear of stagnation can make them rootless. The Wanderer risks missing the beauty of stillness, just as the fragrance’s aquatic notes evaporate too quickly. They must learn that some depths are only found by staying put.

Conclusion

Lake is the scent of the Wanderer-a fleeting, refreshing reminder that the journey is the destination. It invites wearers to embrace the unknown, one step at a time.