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Guerlain

Terracotta Voile d'Été

Perfumer: Mathilde Laurent

1999WomenClassic
7.9/ 10
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Guerlain Terracotta Voile d'Été carries the coolness of mint and bergamot into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, a sweet, powdery women's scent that has been discontinued.

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

How does it perform?

From 95 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.2 /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

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. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Terracotta Voile d'Été smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters place it evenly across spring, summer and fall, and less so in winter. Evening, daily wear and leisure lead the occasions; most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic.

Mint and bergamot open on a fresh note. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and white lily build a floral body. The base of vanilla, heliotrope and iris sweetens it and softens it into powder, while pear and carnation add fruity and spicy touches. Earthy and smoky accords stay in the background. Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été and L'Heure de Nuit have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Mint
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Ylang-ylang
    • Jasmine
    • Rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Carnation
    • Heliotrope

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Summer
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Winter
  • Evening
    22%
  • Daytime
    21%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Nighttime
    19%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026