The Perfume Library

Idylle Love Blossom

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom is a fresh, floral women's perfume with a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it has been discontinued. Jasmine, rose and lilac form the floral core, while musk softens them and sets them on a creamy base. The sweetness sits in the background, and a light spicy touch gives the freshness some character. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters suggest it most for leisure time, the office and nights out. It reads clearly feminine. Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

With Love

6.6

Guerlain · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain With Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built on mandarin orange and lemon; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Few people have rated it, so these impressions are tentative. It is described as a women's fragrance. Mandarin orange and lemon give a bright, fruity freshness at first. Freesia and lily bring a soft floral heart. In the base, cedar, musk and sandalwood settle the scent into a woody, powdery and lightly sweet finish. Violet Tanagra and Fendi Theorema Leggero have a close profile.

L'Abeille aux Ailes Argent - Rêve de Lune

8.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain L'Abeille aux Ailes Argent - Rêve de Lune is a floral, sweet women's fragrance built around orange, jasmine and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume. It opens with orange, bergamot and aldehydes for a light brightness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine, carnation and orange blossom form a floral, spicy core. The base of balsamic notes, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens it and settles into a powdery, oriental warmth. Hermès 24, Faubourg and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle have a close profile.

Shalimar Édition Fleur

8.8

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Édition Fleur is a floral-sweet women's fragrance that pairs a bright bergamot and orange opening with a rose and jasmine heart over vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, orange and lime in a fresh citrus layer. Rose and jasmine lead the heart, while vanilla and amber in the base sweeten and warm the scent. Floral and sweet accords come first, with gourmand, spicy, powdery and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards fall, winter and spring, and name night outs and evenings as the most fitting occasions. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar Édition Fleur and Guerlain Eau de Shalimar have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée

7.4

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée is a feminine floral that opens with citrus and fruit freshness and settles into a sweet, gourmand, powdery softness. Mandarin orange and apricot give the opening a bright, juicy fruit tone. In the heart, rose and almond take over: rose carries the floral side, almond the creamy, sweet one. Patchouli and white musk set the base on a woody, powdery ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so the scent makes itself felt without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine. Guerlain L'Instant Magic and Dior Joy have a close profile.

Royal Extract III

7.7

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Royal Extract III is a floral, fruity unisex scent built on white peach, rose, patchouli and vanilla. White peach opens with a fruity sweetness, while rose carries the floral heart. In the base, patchouli and vanilla set an earthy chypre footing and turn the scent creamy and oriental, with a spicy touch that softens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted, so treat those ratings with caution. Voters lean towards nights out and leisure, with evening, daily and office wear close behind. Its sweet, floral build suits cooler evenings. Chypre Fatal and Midnight Poison Elixir have a close profile.

Aroma Allegoria Vitalisant

7.0

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aroma Allegoria Vitalisant is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with bergamot, citrus fruits and green notes before turning to jasmine, peach and tea; it has been discontinued. It begins with bergamot and citrus fruits balanced by green notes, a clean and bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, peach and tea come forward, and the floral side picks up a soft fruity edge. Saffron and woody notes in the base add a light spice and dryness, while the fresh character holds to the end. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Its fresh, citrusy build suits everyday wear and warmer weather. Monotheme Macchia Mediterranea and Shanghai Tang Jade Dragon have a close profile.

Shalimar Fourreau du Soir

9.3

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Fourreau du Soir is a feminine oriental that sets citrus and floral notes over a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood and leather; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange for a citrus lift, with cedar adding a dry woody edge. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris give a floral, powdery face, while vetiver and patchouli ground it. The base carries vanilla and sandalwood for sweetness, and leather, civet and musk pull it in an animalic, smoky direction. The overall impression is sweet, spicy and warm. Its profile is close to Guerlain Shalimar Black Mystery and Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.

La Petite Robe Noire (2025) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (2025) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around May rose absolute and Calabrian bergamot. Rose comes through twice, as May rose absolute and as rose absolute, while Calabrian bergamot adds a bright, citrusy lift. White amber and white musk soften the floral heart and leave a lightly sweet base. The accords lean fresh, citrus, floral and green, with fruity and sweet touches in the background and a faintly synthetic edge. Altogether it reads clean, rose-centred and airy.

Beau-Rivage Palace

8.1

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Beau-Rivage Palace is a sweet, floral unisex scent that moves from petitgrain and bitter almond through jasmine and orange blossom to vanilla and sandalwood. Petitgrain and bitter almond come first, followed by a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The base holds vanilla, sandalwood, gaiac wood and musk. The scent reads gourmand and creamy, softened by spicy and powdery touches, with a smoky woody undertone. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those ratings as tentative. It suits both men and women, with a sweet, oriental side that leads. Mon Précieux Nectar and Gaultier² (2022) have a close profile.

Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum)

9.0

Guerlain · 2007

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Black Mystery Parfum is a dark, oriental women's fragrance that lays jasmine, rose, vetiver and civet over citrus; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, while cedar gives that brightness a dry, woody floor. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris build a powdery floral, and vetiver and patchouli add an earthy, slightly smoky tone. The base turns to vanilla, sandalwood, leather and civet, with frankincense and opoponax carrying it into a spicy, animalic warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather and evening wear. It is described as a feminine fragrance.

Winter Délice

7.5

Guerlain · 2008

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Guerlain Winter Délice is a green, spicy women's fragrance that sets gingerbread beside Norwegian pine; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, with most voters scoring longevity high. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. Gingerbread and tonka bean give it a sweet, spiced warmth, while Norwegian pine and mugwort pull it toward green. Labdanum and Somalian frankincense add a resinous, faintly smoky depth, and the accords also include powdery and oriental touches. Parfum d'Empire Wazamba and Alkemia Magus have a close profile.

Eau de Shalimar Édition Fleur

7.5

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Shalimar Édition Fleur is a women's fragrance that opens fresh with bergamot, orange and lime, moves through a rose and jasmine heart and settles into vanilla and amber. The citrus notes give it a bright start, then rose and jasmine add a soft floral layer. In the base, vanilla and amber take over, leaving a sweet, gourmand, powdery oriental character. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It is made for women and has been discontinued. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Guerlain Shalimar Édition Fleur have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Blanca

6.3

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Blanca is a fresh floral for women, built on jasmine, magnolia and rose and softened by peach. Its sillage is rated moderate, though the votes are few, so that is a rough impression rather than a firm verdict. It leans feminine and has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole: jasmine, magnolia and rose form a floral core, while peach adds a light fruity sweetness. Fresh and green accords lead, with a powdery touch and a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Byredo Inflorescence and Chloé Chloé L'Eau have a close profile.

Muguet (1998)

7.7

Guerlain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Muguet (1998) is a fresh, green floral led by lily of the valley, jasmine and lilac, made for women. Lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and lilac move together, with bergamot adding a citrus lift that keeps the flowers light. The fresh, green and floral accords dominate, while a powdery, woody and faintly spicy chypre touch stays in the background. The result smells clean, cool and garden-like. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Guerlain Muguet 2013 have a close profile.

Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis

7.9

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis is a feminine scent that brightens the sweet, resinous warmth of vanilla, tonka bean and frankincense with bergamot and lemon. The notes read as one blend rather than stacked layers: bergamot and lemon give a fresh citrus lift, while jasmine, rose and iris build a floral, powdery body. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten it, and frankincense and opoponax add a resinous, slightly smoky depth. Spicy, woody and earthy shades keep it in the classic oriental line, and the citrus lightens its weight. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain Shalimar Édition Charms have a close profile.

Quand Vient l'Été (2005)

8.7

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Quand Vient l'Été is a women's fragrance from 2005 that pairs the freshness of citrus and mint with a floral, lightly powdery body; it has been discontinued. Voters lean towards evening and night-out wear, with business and leisure taking smaller shares. Despite the summery name, the votes make it more of an evening scent. There are not enough ratings to say how long it lasts or how far it carries. It opens fresh with mint, rose and citrus fruits. The heart turns softly floral with ylang-ylang, jasmine and white lily. In the base, carnation, vanilla, straw and iris bring sweetness, spice, powder and a faintly earthy edge.

Cour des Senteurs Versailles

7.4

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Cour des Senteurs Versailles is a women's fragrance that moves from a fresh green opening of galbanum and bergamot into a floral heart of freesia, lily of the valley and jasmine; it has been discontinued. It begins fresh, citrusy and green. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley, cyclamen and jasmine bring the floral side forward, while white musk and amber at the base settle it into a powdery, creamy and slightly sweet finish. Spicy and animal tones sit quietly in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is classed as a feminine scent. Its profile is close to Guerlain Le Bouquet de la Reine and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora.

Muguet 2013

8.8

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Muguet 2013 is a fresh, green floral scent for women, and it has been discontinued. Lily of the valley sits at the centre, with jasmine and rose wrapped around it in a soft floral setting. Bergamot adds a citrus brightness. The accords lean fresh, green and floral, with a light fruity touch. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as one whole. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Guerlain Muguet (1998) have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Édition Beau Cavalier

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Édition Beau Cavalier is a men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice and settles into a woody, resinous, leathery chypre feel; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs bergamot, lemon and bitter orange with basil and bell pepper. The heart brings carnation, cinnamon and jasmine together over a woody base of sandalwood and cedar. In the base, patchouli, labdanum, vanilla and amber add a sweet, resinous warmth, while moss and leather pull the scent toward the earthy, smoky and animalic side. Its sweet, spicy character sets bright citrus against a dark, leathery drydown. MCM Success and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.

Shalimar Édition Limitée (Eau de Parfum)

9.0

Guerlain

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Édition Limitée Eau de Parfum opens with bright citrus and settles into a sweet, smoky, leathery oriental; it is made for women and has been discontinued. The opening is led by bergamot, lemon and mandarin orange, with cedar giving that brightness a dry, woody frame. In the heart, jasmine, rose and iris bring a soft floral note, while vetiver and patchouli add an earthy depth. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, sandalwood and musk, while leather, civet and frankincense pull it toward an animalic, smoky side. The overall impression is warm, spicy and grave. Guerlain Shalimar Fourreau du Soir and Guerlain Jicky Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Precious Heart

5.3

Guerlain · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Precious Heart is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that leans towards everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. Voters mostly point to daily, leisure and business use, while evening and night-out wear sit well behind. As a whole it reads fresh and floral: grapefruit and lemon vervain give a citrus brightness, while freesia, osmanthus and magnolia carry the floral side. Cardamom adds a light spice, sandalwood and cedar provide a woody base, and musk softens the finish. Green and fruity tones also show in the accords.

Lights of Champs-Élysées

6.8

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Lights of Champs-Élysées is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens on almond blossom, rose and pink pepper; it has been discontinued. The opening pairs almond blossom and rose with the lightly spicy edge of pink pepper. In the heart, mimosa, ylang-ylang and iris carry the floral line, with iris adding a powdery softness. Cedar and vetiver lay a woody base underneath, and vanilla sweetens it. The fruity, sweet side is kept in check by a fresh feel, and the overall impression is slightly synthetic. Givenchy Dahlia Noir (Eau de Parfum) and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu have a close profile.

Guerlain · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral