52 community ratings

Le Bolshoï Black Swan

Name: Le Bolshoï Black Swan
Brand: Guerlain

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

2014WomenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
52 ratings

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Guerlain Le Bolshoï Black Swan is a powdery, creamy floral that balances bright citrus with a soft woody base, and it reads clearly feminine. It has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 47 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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

Jasmine Sandalwood Cedar Rose Mandarin orange Lemon Violet Lily of the valley Vanilla Milk White musk Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Le Bolshoï Black Swan smell like?

Longevity is rated good, while sillage stays moderate, so it is a scent felt close rather than one that fills a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as the office. Most voters find it feminine.

Bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange open it brightly, with jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley carrying the floral heart. Vanilla, milk and white musk make it creamy and powdery, while sandalwood and cedar give it a woody frame. Annayake Pour Elle Light and Emper Chifon (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.