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Guerlain

Carmen Le Bolshoï

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

2015WomenClassic
7.6/ 10
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Guerlain Carmen Le Bolshoï pairs red berries, orange and jasmine in a fresh, floral scent made for women.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Animal
  8. Powdery

What does Carmen Le Bolshoï smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it mostly in business and evening settings, followed by daily wear and nights out. Most see it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern.

It opens with red berries, citrus notes and orange, a bright start. Jasmine and cedar form the heart, so the floral side sits within a woody frame. White musk and vetiver make up the base, while the green, spicy and powdery accords soften the dry-down.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Red berries
    • Citrus notes
    • Orange
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Cedar
  3. Towards evening

    • White musk
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Spring
  • 28%
    Autumn
  • 21%
    Summer
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Office
    23%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Casual
    15%

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