Parure (Parfum)
Perfumer: Jean-Paul Guerlain
179 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Parure is a floral, green chypre with leathery and powdery sides, made for women and leaning towards evenings and autumn.
Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.
How does it perform?
From 135 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
90% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
- Leathery
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
LeatheryWhat does Parure (Parfum) smell like?
Parure's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter behind it. It does best in the evening and on nights out, though it also gets votes for daily wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued.
The top opens with peach, plum, black pepper and bergamot, fruity sweetness cut by spice. In the heart, lilac, jasmine, narcissus, patchouli and musk build a floral, powdery body. The base of leather, moss and rose settles into a woody, animal, leathery warmth. Lanvin Arpège and Rochas Femme have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Peach
- Plum
- Black pepper
First hours
- Balsamic notes
- Musk
- Patchouli
Towards evening
- Leather
- Moss
- Rose
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 25%Spring
- 25%Winter
- 18%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Evening29%
- Nighttime27%
- Casual17%
- Daytime14%
- Office13%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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44% matchArpège (1993) (Eau de Parfum)
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43% matchFendi (1987) (Eau de Toilette)
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Last updated: October 27, 2026