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Eau de parfum
Homework Water
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Homework Water: Characteristics
Homework Water is a unisex eau de parfum by the British brand, released in 2025.
It is a fresh, expressive fragrance at the crossroads of aquatic and fougère styles, combining citrus clarity, green spice and a cool mineral-woody drydown.
Here, the name Water is not about carefree lightness, but rather the feeling of air after rain, damp foliage and cool water on the skin.
The composition will suit those looking for an aquatic perfume that is neither sweet nor overtly “beachy.”
Water feels composed, green and slightly astringent, maintaining its natural character from the first spray through to the base.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, it develops naturally on any skin without leaning distinctly masculine or conventionally feminine.
Development and Mood
The opening is built around radiant bergamot, neroli and petitgrain.
The citrus accord is not candy-like, but carries the distinctive bitterness of zest and green twigs, immediately giving the composition an invigorating, clean rhythm.
At the heart, basil and cumin add aromatic spice, lotus softens the texture, and a rainwater note sustains the sense of coolness.
Gradually, Water becomes deeper and more textured.
Cedar creates a dry woody framework, sage intensifies the fougère facet, and petrichor brings the recognizable scent of earth after rain: damp, mineral and slightly smoky.
It is this transition from sunny citrus to wet woods that makes the fragrance especially appealing to those who enjoy natural, atmospheric compositions.
Sillage and Best Occasions
Homework Water is said to have a very strong sillage, making it noticeable in a space and capable of becoming part of your overall look rather than merely a personal detail.
It is best worn with restraint: start with a small amount on the skin and apply it to clothing with particular care, as it may smell even more intense there.
This character is especially well suited to fresh spring weather, rainy summers and early autumn, as well as the office, walks and city meetings when you want to feel focused and energized.
Water will appeal to lovers of green citrus fragrances, herbaceous fougères and aquatic scents without excessive sweetness.
If you would like to explore a similarly styled fragrance, compare it with Balmain Vent Vert: both options will interest fans of expressive green freshness.
Homework Water stands out for its contemporary rainy, mineral facet, which gives familiar freshness a multidimensional and unconventional character.
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