The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune

7.8

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance, with a green, fruity lightness that settles into a sweet finish. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, and the heart of petitgrain, blackcurrant and neroli adds a green, floral, fruity tone. In the base, patchouli and vanilla soften the freshness and add a gentle sweetness. Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré and Celine Un Été Français have a close profile.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Mon Précieux Nectar

8.3

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar is a floral, sweet and powdery fragrance with a creamy, gourmand feel and a distinctly feminine character. Petitgrain and bitter almond open it, and jasmine and orange blossom lead the heart. Vanilla, sandalwood and white musk dominate the base, with gaiac wood and frankincense adding a woody, oriental depth. A fruity touch softens the sweetness throughout. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and evening wear come up most. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Dior Pure Poison Elixir and Ex Nihilo Scarlet Sands have a close profile.

L'Heure Bleue (2026)

6.5

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built on neroli, pear and iris over vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern. It opens with neroli, pear and ozonic notes that give it a bright, slightly aquatic freshness. In the heart, orris butter and iris add a soft, powdery feel, with jasmine rounding out the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens it, and ambroxan and musk leave a creamy finish. Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is a fresh, green, citrusy scent that reads as a light, easy fragrance for warm days. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and work as the usual settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin. Votes lean feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with clover and lemon, while curly mint and green tea carry the freshness through the heart. In the base, lily of the valley, pear blossom and cyclamen add a soft floral touch, with the spicy accord staying in the background. Jacques Fath Green Water and Jo Malone Emerald Thyme have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Guerlain · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with a powdery, creamy and gourmand warmth, an oriental perfume for women. It opens on bergamot and mandarin orange, a light citrus brightness. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia, iris, ylang-ylang and common elder form a rounded floral core. The base of honey, vanilla, benzoin, musk and amber turns it sweeter and softer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer the least chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, but suits daytime wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Dolce & Gabbana The One (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Heliotrope (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Gourmand Coquin

8.4

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Gourmand Coquin is a floral gourmand for women, sweet and spicy with a light smoky edge; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with black pepper for spice, then rose and smoked tea form a powdery, smoky floral heart. In the base, rum and chocolate turn it creamy and sweet. Guerlain Fève Gourmande and Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

8.1

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is a sweet, spicy and masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with cardamom, chili and almond. Bulgarian rose, leather and cistus form the heart. Vanilla, smoky notes, sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath. The result is floral, gourmand and woody, with the sweetness balanced by smoky and leathery tones.

Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia

8.0

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of blood orange and bergamot against sweet tonka bean and a light touch of pink pepper. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself felt without overpowering. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrus-led. Blood orange and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while peppermint adds a green coolness. Pink pepper brings a faint spice, and tonka bean and woody notes soften the sweetness in the background.

Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria

7.8

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, lightly spiced side that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail. More voters call it feminine, but a good share read it as masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, giving the citrus a green, crisp edge. Cardamom and ginger bring a mild spice to the heart, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. White musk settles underneath as a clean, quiet base. Its profile is close to The Different Company Bergamote and Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto.

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

8.7

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is a sweet, gourmand vanilla that reads powdery, creamy and faintly smoky, suited to cold-weather evenings and worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer is chosen rarely. Night out and evening are the leading occasions; office and daytime wear sit further back. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share too. Vanilla and amber lead, with spices and myrrh adding a warm, slightly smoky depth. White musk softens it all into a powdery, creamy base. The result is sweet without turning syrupy, as the spices temper the gourmand side.

Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Guerlain Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with neroli and laurel. The heart holds cedar, patchouli, jasmine and saffron, and the base settles into leather and myrrh. The overall impression is spicy, woody and resinous, with earthy, smoky and leathery tones weighing in.

Shalimar L'Essence

8.6

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence is a sweet oriental built on three kinds of vanilla, softened by iris and rose absolute, and aimed at women who want something for autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot adds a light lift at the start, but vanilla carries the weight: Bourbon vanilla, vanilla and ethyl vanillin form a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Iris brings a powdery softness and rose absolute a floral warmth, while spicy, smoky and leathery touches keep the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Shalimar Millésime Iris have a close profile.

Oud Nude

8.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Oud Nude is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with oud, rose and vanilla building a warm, creamy mood. In Oud Nude, oud, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lay a woody base. Rose carries the floral side and raspberry the fruity one, while Bourbon vanilla and almond sweeten everything into a creamy, slightly powdery gourmand feel. A spicy, oriental warmth stays in the background throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It leans somewhat feminine in character votes, though plenty of voters read it as masculine. Chloé Nomade Jasmin Naturel and Câline Rouge Intense have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with powdery, creamy vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come second. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with modern and classic votes close behind each other. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus lift. Indian jasmine sambac and orange blossom water absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and white musk leaves it sweet, gourmand and creamy. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma have a close profile.

Iris Torréfié

7.8

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Iris Torréfié is a unisex scent that roasts a floral, sweet core with spice and coffee, and it suits fall and spring best. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom, the latter two giving a roasted, spicy edge. In the heart, Iris pallida concrete and ambrette bring a powdery, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and opoponax sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being faint. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Occasions are spread evenly across business, daily, evening and night wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Danner & Flemming Iris Trousseau and Gritti Giudecca have a close profile.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique

8.5

Guerlain · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with a gourmand character built on vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. It opens on Mexican vanilla and moves into caramel and chocolate at the heart. The base holds frankincense, tonka bean, iris and opoponax. A powdery, resinous and slightly smoky depth sits under the sweet, gourmand core, while citrus and spice stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most find it feminine, and some read it as classic. Erik Kormann November and Memo Paris Manoa have a close profile.

Herbes Troublantes

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft trail. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. Mint, thyme and rosemary give it a green, spicy start, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Orange blossom brings a gentle floral softness, and musk settles everything onto a calm base.

Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia

8.6

Guerlain · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver

7.3

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, green scent where citrus meets flowers, light enough to suit warm days and everyday wear. Fig, Calabrian neroli, basil and vetiver sit together here. A fresh, citrusy frame carries floral and green tones, while fruity sweetness, a touch of spice and a creamy softness round it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It is sold as a women's fragrance, and voters mostly call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver Perle and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

8.5

Guerlain · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is an oriental women's scent that opens with citrus, moves through a powdery floral heart and settles into sweet, resinous vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening of lavender, lemon and bergamot is bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rose add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tolu balm turns warm, creamy, spicy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Night-out and evening wear lead, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé

8.5

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on pink pepper and grapefruit, with green almond and Haitian vetiver giving it a creamy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Citrus and green accords lead: grapefruit adds a fruity freshness and pink pepper a spicy lift. Green almond brings sweetness and a creamy feel, while Haitian vetiver lays down a woody base. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages.