Les Bains Guerbois 1885 (Eau de Cologne)
Perfumer: Michel Almairac
Votes lean masculine
35 ratings
From your scent profile
Les Bains Guerbois 1885 Eau de Cologne is a unisex scent that sets a spicy opening of cardamom and ginger against the woody, resinous warmth of patchouli, cedar and frankincense.
Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
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.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
What does Les Bains Guerbois 1885 (Eau de Cologne) smell like?
Voters rate it moderate in both longevity and sillage. Spring leads, with autumn and summer close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good number find it feminine.
Cardamom and ginger open it fresh and spicy. In the heart, patchouli, papyrus and cedar build a woody body; at the base, frankincense, musk and amber sweeten it and finish with a resinous warmth. A floral touch sits in the background.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cardamom
- Ginger
First hours
- Patchouli
- Papyrus
- Cedar
Towards evening
- Frankincense
- Musk
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 28%Summer
- 10%Winter
- Casual28%
- Daytime24%
- Office22%
- Evening12%
- Nighttime10%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026













