# Crabtree & Evelyn — La Source

> La Source is a spa-clean marine aromatic built from saline notes, petitgrain, basil, seaweed, and amber. It aims for clean coastal skin rather than a dramatic aquatic effect.

## Essence
La Source is a spa-clean marine aromatic built from saline notes, petitgrain, basil, seaweed, and amber. It aims for clean coastal skin rather than a dramatic aquatic effect.
## Scent Profile
Marine and ozonic freshness open with a bitter green edge. Petitgrain and basil create a herbal, polished cleanness, while seaweed suggests saltwater rather than sweetness.
Amber arrives late as a soft, slightly bitter base. Depending on skin, the opening can feel serene and seaside-like or more aerosol-cleaner sharp before it settles.
## Performance
Projection is soft and longevity varies. It is best treated as a light daytime Eau de Toilette rather than a persistent marine statement.
## Wearing Context
Summer, heat, post-shower use, beach days, and casual errands fit its cooling salt-air profile. It is not intended for formal evening wear.
## Comparisons & DNA
Aramis New West for Her is the strongest reference, although La Source is cleaner and lighter. A breezier 4711-like cologne freshness is another useful comparison.
## Reception
Fans value its nostalgic spa and seaside character. Critics find the opening odd or the wear too weak. The dividing line is whether its restrained body-care mood feels calming or insufficient.
## Versions & Reformulation
No specific formula change is documented for this EDT.
## Acquisition Notes
Try a sample where possible, especially if clean aquatics often turn sharp on skin. The light profile makes it more useful as an easy warm-weather refresher than as a collector's showpiece.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- Basil and petitgrain keep the marine effect herbal and green, a useful distinction from sweeter marine perfumes.
- La Source extends a long-running Crabtree & Evelyn bath-line identity.
- Its marine-green profile avoids the coconut and sweetness of beach scents.
- The fragrance is built around a clean coastal rather than a tropical fantasy.