The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla is a unisex scent that joins a fresh opening of bitter orange and eucalyptus to a soft heart of vanilla and everlasting flower. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards feminine, with modern in second place. The top notes of bitter orange and eucalyptus give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, vanilla adds sweetness and a creamy softness, while everlasting flower brings floral and green touches. Driftwood and cypress settle underneath as a dry, woody base. The Merchant Of Venice Gold Regatta and Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu have a close profile.

Eau de Shalimar

8.3

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Shalimar is a discontinued fragrance for women that sets the brightness of lime, bergamot and orange against the floral sweetness of jasmine, iris and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of voters call it feminine. The citrus notes give it a fresh, bright feel, while jasmine, iris and rose bring a soft, powdery floral side. Vanilla adds sweetness and a gourmand edge, and the spicy, oriental accords lend a gentle warmth to this light style. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate layers.

Idylle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its character reads largely feminine. It opens with raspberry, lychee, rose and freesia, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, lilac, lily of the valley and jasmine push the floral side towards green and powdery. White musk and patchouli close it on a soft, lightly sweet base.

Fève Gourmande

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Fève Gourmande is a unisex gourmand that sets the sweetness of cocoa and rum against spices, rose and smoked tea. The scent reads as one piece: cocoa and rum build a sweet, creamy base, while spices and patchouli pull it towards a drier, smoky side. Rose adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and smoked tea keeps the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Many voters call it feminine, but it stays unisex. Guerlain Gourmand Coquin and Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Rose Barbare

7.8

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Rose Barbare is a unisex rose scent built on Bulgarian rose and Turkish rose absolute, sweetened by fenugreek and honey. Aldehydes and Bulgarian rose open fresh and slightly green. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute meets fenugreek for a floral, spicy rose. Underwood, honey and patchouli settle the sweetness onto a woody, faintly powdery base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring and fall are the most recommended seasons, with summer and winter not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine. Ex Nihilo Rose Hubris and Goutal Rose Absolue have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

8.0

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is a light, fresh scent for warm weather, leaning feminine and most at ease in summer and spring. Italian mandarin orange brings a bright citrus snap, met by the green edge of basil. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, while sandalwood lays a soft woody base underneath. The floral and fruity sides stay in the background, and the fresh accord leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets only a small share. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita

7.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is a fresh, youthful feminine scent that softens citrus and fruit with a light floral sweetness. It opens with pink grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, pear and osmanthus bring a fruity, floral sweetness. White musk, cedar and moss settle underneath and tidy that sweetness up, while the accords keep a slightly synthetic sparkle. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Versace Yellow Diamond Intense and Nina Ricci Nina Fleur have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance built on mint, Indian vetiver, rum and lime; it has been discontinued. It has moderate longevity and moderate sillage, so it stays close and never turns heavy. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a small minority. Business, daily and leisure wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Most voters call it masculine, with some calling it classic and others modern. The notes read as one piece: lime and mint bring the coolness, while Indian vetiver lays a woody, earthy base. Rum adds a faintly spicy warmth to the clean line. Fresh and citrus accords dominate, with green and spicy touches alongside. Yves Rocher Nature - Bois de Cèdre et Citron Vert and Angana Senteur de Terre have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia

7.9

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent in which citrus and green tones lead. It wears at a moderate level for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it modern. Bergamot, lemon and pomegranate open bright and fruity, while blackcurrant and cypress add a green edge. Sage and rose sit in the heart. White musk, patchouli and moss soften the base into an earthy footing. Les Parfums de Rosine Le Magnolia de Rosine and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa have a close profile.

L'Heure de Nuit

8.2

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit is a women's fragrance where vanilla, white musk and orange blossom meet in a sweet, powdery floral frame. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, aniseed and peach in a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core. The base brings a creamy sweetness from vanilla and white musk, while heliotrope and iris add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Câline Femme Florale and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire (Eau de Parfum Florale)

7.7

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Black Perfecto by La Petite Robe Noire is a sweet, leathery floral for women, best suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, and most pick night-out and evening occasions. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Close to half of voters read it as feminine. It opens on rose water, with Grasse rose, May rose absolute and almond at the heart. The base holds black leather, tonka bean and patchouli. The floral and fruity side settles into a sweet, gourmand, powdery feel with creamy and spicy touches. Liu•Jo Liu•Jo Milano and Serge Lutens Rahät loukoum have a close profile.

Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient

7.7

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Encens Mythique / Encens Mythique d'Orient is a sweet, powdery unisex scent that lays resinous, smoky woods under a floral and spicy face; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine, though a good share read it as masculine. It opens with saffron, aldehydes and rose, then moves into a spicy, earthy heart of vetiver, patchouli and pink pepper. Frankincense, ambergris and underwood dominate the base, and the scent turns sweeter, settling into a powdery, smoky resin. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Jovoy Sombres Dessins have a close profile.

Champs-Élysées (Eau de Toilette)

7.5

Guerlain · 1996

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Champs-Élysées Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that most voters place in spring and summer. It opens with almond, violet, melon and peach, which give it a fruity brightness. At the heart, peony, rose and lilac form a floral bouquet with a green edge. Vanilla, cedar and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, with evenings chosen less often. Almost half of voters call it feminine. Escada Loving Bouquet and Histoires de Parfums Vert Pivoine have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau pairs a bright opening of neroli, citrus notes and bergamot with the soft sweetness of jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla, a fresh, powdery scent made for women. The top is neroli, citrus notes and bergamot, clean and bright. Jasmine brings a soft floral heart, and tonka bean and vanilla carry the base towards a sweet, gourmand finish. Behind the fresh, citrusy accords sit a spicy, oriental touch and a powdery close. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer; it leans towards daytime and leisure but also gets votes for work and evenings. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Rose Chérie

7.9

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Rose Chérie is a floral perfume that shows the fresh, sweet and powdery side of rose, best suited to spring and relaxed daytime wear. Rose carries the scent: Damask rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and Damask rose water form the floral core. Violet adds a powdery softness, raspberry a fruity sweetness, and almond a creamy roundness. Together it reads as a fresh, sweet and gentle rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Half of voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Those after a close profile could look at Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Poiray Parisian Rose.

Shalimar Millésime Iris

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris is a floral, sweet perfume with a feminine character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Rose and Iris pallida form a floral core, with bergamot lifting it slightly. Bourbon vanilla and white musk carry it into a creamy, powdery softness, while gourmand and spicy accords balance the sweetness and a smoky trace sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and classic. Shalimar L'Essence and Gourmand Coquin have a close profile.

Cruel Gardénia

7.5

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Cruel Gardénia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, easy to wear through the day. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and is picked less often for evenings and nights out. Most voters find it feminine. It opens with Damask rose, peach and neroli, fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, ylang-ylang, gardenia and white musk add a creamy, powdery softness. The base of sandalwood, tonka bean and vanilla dries down woody and sweet, with a green touch running through.

Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz

7.5

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz is a fresh, aquatic floral with a fruity, sweet side, and it has been discontinued. Bergamot and coconut water bring the coolness, while fruits and freesia turn it into a light sweetness with a soft floral touch. Tonka bean and sandalwood add a creamy depth, and a slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most find it feminine, and a good share also call it modern.

Cherry Oud

7.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Cherry Oud is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of cherry against the smoky, woody weight of rose, oud and leathery notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with far fewer choosing it for daily wear or the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Cherry comes forward and gives the scent a fruity, sweet base. Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral depth to that sweetness, while leathery notes and oud bring a spicy, oriental, smoky weight. French Avenue Elysian and Gucci Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Joyeuse Tubéreuse

8.1

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Joyeuse Tubéreuse is a green, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, and most voters place it in daily and leisure wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Spring comes first, then summer, then autumn, with winter the least chosen. It sits easily in daytime, office and leisure settings. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens with green notes for freshness. The heart of tuberose, jasmine sambac and lily forms a floral core, with a powdery, creamy softness alongside. In the base, sandalwood and vanilla sweeten it while vetiver keeps it dry and earthy.

Chant d'Arômes (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Chant d'Arômes Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre with a floral, powdery side, written for women and suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens bright with citrus fruits and honeysuckle. At the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, vanilla softens against sandalwood, while oakmoss absolute holds the chypre character, with a light spicy, woody tone in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Lubin L de Lubin and Carven Ma Griffe have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Cool

8.0

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cool is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is mint, orange, bergamot and aniseed, so the first impression is cool and lively citrus. In the heart, almond, aquatic notes and neroli soften that freshness, and the sweetness stays light. The base of vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan keeps it on a clean, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. It leans towards daytime, leisure and office wear, and works for sport too. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel. Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Sport and Baldessarini Cool Force have a close profile.

Vetiver Extreme

7.9

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Vetiver Extreme is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against the earthy, smoky side of vetiver. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office, and just over half of voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Lemon and bergamot lead. Nutmeg and pepper add a spicy warmth in the heart. In the base, vetiver and cedar build a woody, earthy floor, softened slightly by tonka bean. The overall impression is green, dry and smoky-fresh. Guerlain Vetiver Sport / Vetiver Eau Glacée and Carven Vétiver (2014) have a close profile.