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Guerlain

Mon Précieux Nectar

Perfumer: Randa Hammami

2009WomenClassic
8.3/ 10
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Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character.

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How does it perform?

From 535 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /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
9.0 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does Mon Précieux Nectar smell like?

Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout.

Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Petitgrain
    • Bitter almond
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Orange blossom
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Sandalwood
    • White musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Spring
  • 28%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Summer
  • Casual
    23%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Office
    17%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026