People are always using expressions like: ' The situation was too hot for me to handle.' or 'A chill ran down my spine.' I simply applied a similar concept to an Eau. The hero of this story is a tree during the dog days of summer. If an incision is made in its trunk, 'tears of glass' come out. Without air conditioning, the heat would kill it. Frankincense helps this scent preserve an icy cool. Our Fragrance Expert says: 'L' Eau Froide is the sequel to Lutens' anti-perfume L' Eau Serge Lutens & it's a darn good one. Using the cool tones of incense, L' Eau Froide is a chilly blend of mint, cardamom & rosemary that is evocative of a dry, arid landscape where the sky, earth & bare trees are all a pale shade of grey. It speaks of loneliness, silence & sorrow.'