Watery NotesOpens with
LilacHeart
Woodsy NotesDries down to
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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Pleasures Aqua
The clarity of an early morning walk through a dew-covered garden, where the air is filled with floral sweetness and earthy warmth.
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Pleasures AquaMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessMy Glow · Jennifer LopezBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Pleasures Aqua by Estée Lauder is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that captures the essence of freshness and elegance. The watery notes and green leaves at the top create an immediate sense of crispness and renewal, while the heart of honeysuckle, freesia, lilac, peony, and jasmine offers a bouquet of floral sweetness. The base of woodsy notes, musk, and ambroxan adds depth and warmth, grounding the composition in subtle earthiness.
Pleasures Aqua is an example of Estée Lauder's commitment to blending modern sophistication with lasting elegance. This fragrance stands out for its ability to transition seamlessly from day to night, offering a fresh yet warm embrace.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The watery top notes will fade within an hour, but the floral heart and musky base will linger throughout the day, providing a warm and subtle presence.
Fig. 01 — Pleasures Aqua, Estée Lauder
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Azniv (Annie) Buzantian
Firmenich's first woman Master PerfumerAnnie Buzantian is a Master Perfumer who has been part of Firmenich since 1972, when she joined as the company's first perfumer trainee, and has since created more than ninety fragrances.
Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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The originalPleasures AquaEstée Lauder · Mid-range · $40–100Jennifer Lopez · 2009My GlowShares 4 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.75 (533)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 22%.