Guiding Water by The Harmonist

Brand: The Harmonist

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

A calm aquatic floral: watermelon, aquatic and ozonic notes over lotus, jasmine and cyclamen, on lily, pink pepper and white musk.

Is Guiding Water worth it?

How it smells: Opens with watermelon, aquatic notes and ozonic accord, lotus flower and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to lily and pink pepper.

Scent Score: 48/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 36, versatility 73, layerability 51 and value 36, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for daytime and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex

Key accords: Watermelon, Aquatic Notes, Ozonic Accord, Lotus Flower, Jasmine, Cyclamen

Top Notes

  • Watermelon
  • Aquatic Notes
  • Ozonic Accord

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Daytime, Casual, Office

Seasons: Spring, Summer

Fragrance overview

Guiding Water by The Harmonist belongs to the fresh fragrance family. A calm aquatic floral: watermelon, aquatic and ozonic notes over lotus, jasmine and cyclamen, on lily, pink pepper and white musk. Guiding Water opens with Watermelon, Aquatic Notes, and Ozonic Accord. The heart brings Lotus Flower, Jasmine, and Cyclamen. It dries down to Lily, Pink Pepper, and White Musk.

How to wear Guiding Water

On skin, Guiding Water by The Harmonist has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, casual, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo. Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Guiding Water : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Guiding Water opens with Watermelon, Aquatic Notes, and Ozonic Accord.

The heart brings Lotus Flower, Jasmine, and Cyclamen.

It dries down to Lily, Pink Pepper, and White Musk.

What to layer with Guiding Water

  • Kenzo Flower by Kenzo bottle

    Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo

  • Bond No. 9 Nolita bottle

    Nolita by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and lily.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nolita on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 2 sprays Nolita

  • Bond No. 9 Fire Island bottle

    Fire Island by Bond No. 9

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fire Island on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 1 spray Fire Island

  • Al Haramain Junoon Rose bottle

    Junoon Rose by Al Haramain

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Junoon Rose on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 1 spray Junoon Rose

  • Louis Vuitton Apogée bottle

    Apogée by Louis Vuitton

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Apogée on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 2 sprays Apogée

Pairings to approach with care

  • Armani Privé Oud Royal bottle

    Privé Oud Royal by Armani

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Privé Oud Royal has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Privé Oud Royal brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Privé Oud Royal on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 1 spray Privé Oud Royal

  • Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue Extrait bottle

    Outcast Blue Extrait by Ex Nihilo

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Outcast Blue Extrait has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Outcast Blue Extrait brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Outcast Blue Extrait on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Guiding Water : 1 spray Outcast Blue Extrait

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Guiding Water?

Guiding Water opens with Watermelon, Aquatic Notes, and Ozonic Accord. The heart brings Lotus Flower, Jasmine, and Cyclamen. It dries down to Lily, Pink Pepper, and White Musk.

How long does Guiding Water last, and how strong is it?

Guiding Water by The Harmonist has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Guiding Water?

It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, casual, and office.

What layers well with Guiding Water?

Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk. Apply Guiding Water first as your base layer. Its fresh character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Guiding Water : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo.

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