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Les Bains Guerbois

1986 Eclectique

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10
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46 ratings
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Les Bains Guerbois 1986 Eclectique is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy character with floral, fruity and woody sides, and it suits fall and winter evenings best.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody

What does 1986 Eclectique smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer lags behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably in between.

It opens with apple, mandarin orange, cardamom and black pepper, fresh with a slight bite. In the heart, honey, dried fruits and clove bring sweetness and warmth, while leather adds depth without hardness. The base of oakmoss, amber and patchouli settles into a woody, earthy ground. Montale Aoud Jasmine and The Woods Collection Dusk have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Apple
    • Davana
    • Cardamom
  2. First hours

    • Clove
    • Leather
    • Honey
  3. Towards evening

    • Oakmoss
    • Opoponax
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 9%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Evening
    24%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Office
    13%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026