Métalys / Metallica
Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain
150 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Métalys / Metallica is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy, woody and oriental shades, a warm scent for women that suits evenings.
Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.
How does it perform?
From 127 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
91% 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.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Métalys / Metallica smell like?
Bergamot gives a bright first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, carnation and orange blossom form a floral core, with the carnation adding the spicy side. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and amber carry the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer lags behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and reads classic and feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
First hours
- Ylang-ylang
- Rose
- Carnation
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Vanilla
- Iris
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 30%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 11%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening27%
- Nighttime26%
- Casual21%
- Daytime14%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026