The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde

6.9

Guerlain · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Verde is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, cooling its rose with mint and cucumber. Mint and cucumber give it a cool, watery first impression. Pear adds a soft fruity note, rose forms the floral centre, and white musk gathers everything on a clean, light base. The overall feel is fresh, green and citrusy. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though it is a unisex scent. Prada Infusion de Rhubarbe and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.

Néroli Plein Sud

7.7

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Néroli Plein Sud is a unisex scent that pairs Moroccan neroli with ginger and turmeric for a fresh, spicy character. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind; winter is the least chosen season. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and works at the office too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it sits right in the middle. The notes read as one piece: Moroccan neroli brings a citrusy, floral and green freshness, while ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and clove add the spice. Sandalwood gives a creamy softness and vetiver a dry, woody edge.

Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde

6.9

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde is a fresh, green citrus fragrance for women, softened by a light sweetness and best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office are the most chosen settings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine or modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, key lime and orange for a bright citrus start. The heart brings fig, caipirinha and green notes, with a faint floral and fruity side. Venezuelan tonka bean leaves a gentle sweetness in the base.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar

8.4

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters wear it in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters find it feminine, and some see it as classic. The notes are spices, Bourbon vanilla and resins, read as one flowing whole. Vanilla leads, while the spices and resins add a warm, smoky depth. It has a sweet, floral and powdery oriental character. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Tauerville Vanilla Flash have a close profile.

Patchouli Ardent

7.6

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Green · Spicy

Guerlain Patchouli Ardent is a unisex scent that runs from a floral, green opening to an earthy, leathery base, spicy and woody in character, and suited to cool autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pink pepper, black pepper and green fig, which give a sharp, fresh spiciness. In the heart, Turkish rose absolute, cedar and patchouli come forward, the rose's floral softness blending into the patchouli's earthy tone. The base of leather and musk leaves a warm, resinous floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer gets only a small share. It is mentioned most for evenings and nights out. Voters lean toward masculine, though plenty also call it feminine. Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli and Memo Paris Oriental Leather have a close profile.

Embruns d'Ylang

7.5

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain Embruns d'Ylang is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh opening of salty notes and bergamot into a floral heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac; it has been discontinued. Salty notes and bergamot open with a fresh, aquatic feel. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and clove come forward: the flowers read creamy, the clove adds a light spiciness. Vanilla, iris and patchouli sweeten the base and close it with a powdery softness. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, fall and summer, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine. L'Erbolario Iris and Pierre Guillaume 15 Ilang Ivohibe have a close profile.

Nahema (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Nahema Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and green, then turns into a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers. Bergamot, green notes and peach give a lively fruity freshness at first, softened by rose and aldehydes. At the heart, hyacinth, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang build a full floral body. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) and Revlon Jontue (Cologne) have a close profile.

Le 68 (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Guerlain · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Le 68 Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent built on a floral, sweet core, warmed by spice, leather and gourmand touches; it has been discontinued. Heliotrope and everlasting flower set a floral, powdery base. Benzoin and tonka bean sweeten it into a soft, gourmand feel. Spices and leather add an oriental, faintly leathery warmth, while frankincense rounds out the woody side. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and the occasions are spread from evening to daily wear and the office. Most voters find it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris and Guerlain Le 68 Le Flacon Tortue have a close profile.

Nahema (Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Nahema is a powdery, green-edged floral that sets rose, hyacinth and jasmine against the sweetness of peach and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green notes and aldehydes framing the rose and peach in a fresh way. In the heart, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley build the impression of a floral garden. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood sweetens and warms it, while vetiver adds a woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine and classic.

Mon Exclusif

8.3

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Mon Exclusif is a sweet, powdery and creamy women's fragrance that moves from fresh mandarin and bergamot into vanilla, salted caramel and white musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and dragée, then lavender and a solar note take over in the heart. In the base, vanilla, iris, sandalwood and coumarin build a sweet, gourmand footing, and the salted caramel softens that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards nights out and evenings, yet works for daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain (Eau de Parfum) and Byron Parfums Black Butterfly have a close profile.

Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy

7.9

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Frenchy Lavande / Le Frenchy is a fresh, green unisex fougère built around lemon, bergamot and lavender; it has been discontinued. The top is a bright citrus opening of lemon, vervain, petitgrain and bergamot. In the heart, sage, neroli and lavender bring a green, lightly spicy fougère feel. The base of tonka bean, vetiver and ambergris adds a woody footing and softens the whole. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though it reads as unisex. Emir Ultra Citrus and Riiffs Freshly have a close profile.

Jardins de Bagatelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guerlain · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral led by aldehydes, violet, rose and tuberose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, a night out and daily wear score close to one another. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel as well. It opens with aldehydes, violet, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, lightly citrusy start. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orchid. In the base, tuberose, vetiver and cedar add a green, woody footing, and the whole settles into a chypre feel.

Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet

7.4

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Fresh, fruity accords open with pear, while jasmine sambac and lavender turn the heart floral. In the base, sandalwood and Tahitian vanilla sweeten it and settle into a woody, powdery softness, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia

7.2

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia is a fresh, floral and fruity scent that suits spring and summer days and reads as feminine. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close and stays light. Most voters call it feminine, and some find it modern. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and watermelon, bright and lightly fruity. In the heart, Nashi pear, cherry blossom and rose bring a floral, green, gently sweet feel. White musk, violet and woody notes soften the base. Panier des Sens Absolue Géranium Rosat and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia have a close profile.

Rose Amira (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Rose Amira Eau de Parfum pairs rose with patchouli and frankincense for a floral scent that turns woody and earthy. Rose, rose absolute and rose water sit at the centre, while patchouli gives them a dry, earthy base. Frankincense adds a spicy warmth and musk softens the edges. The floral and sweet accords carry an oriental undertone. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Tom Ford White Patchouli and El Nabil Oud Warda have a close profile.

Santal Pao Rosa

6.8

Guerlain · 2021

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Santal Pao Rosa is a unisex scent where a floral, sweet body is sharpened by spice, wood and smoke. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and is also worn for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Fig, rose and hazelnut build a sweet frame. Sandalwood and cardamom add a woody, spicy warmth inside it, while oud and myrrh bring a smoky, resinous depth. The accords read distinctly oriental. Tom Ford Oud Fleur and Ormonde Jayne Belle de Nuit have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu

7.0

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon make a bright opening, with neroli and amber in the heart and cedar, oud and vetiver forming a woody base. Sweet, fruity touches and a green, spicy edge soften the citrus. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't read as firmly either. Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense and Atelier Rebul 1895 have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Jasmin

8.1

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin is a jasmine-led, sweet and creamy women's perfume that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It does best for evenings and nights out and least for the office. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, then the heart is all jasmine: Grasse and Italian Jasminum grandiflorum, Indian jasmine sambac and Indian jasminum grandiflorum. Vanilla in the base sweetens the floral centre. Spicy, powdery and smoky touches sit behind the creamy flower.

Mahora (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mahora Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-oriental that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, almond blossom and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine fill out the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mayotte and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

7.5

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent built around bitter orange, neroli and orange blossom; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a light trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear, with evenings and nights chosen less. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bitter orange and petitgrain, giving a bright, slightly green start. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and neroli add a floral, gently sweet note. In the dry-down, white amber, cedarwood and white musk soften it onto a woody base. Robert Piguet Blossom and Ferrari Bright Neroli have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle Intense

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle Intense is a fresh yet sweet floral oriental built around orange blossom water absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and vanilla, made for women and now discontinued. It wears strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many voters read it as feminine, with a share calling it classic. It opens with green notes, then the heart turns floral with orange blossom water absolute, white blossoms and Indian jasmine sambac. In the base, benzoin, Tahitian vanilla and Bourbon vanilla leave a sweet, creamy, powdery warmth, while citrus and spice add a fresh, slightly sharp edge. Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac & Marigold have a close profile.

Un Dimanche à la Campagne

8.1

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Un Dimanche à la Campagne is a fresh, green unisex scent where citrus meets a floral touch, suited to easy days in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays calm and close. Feminine and masculine votes are nearly even, which fits its unisex label. Bergamot and herbs bring a green, citrusy freshness, while orange blossom softens it with a floral note. White musk sits underneath as a clean, light base, and the spicy accord stays in the background. Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Cologne Indélébile and Mugler Cologne have a close profile.

Chamade Homme

8.1

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Chamade Homme is a fresh, green chypre with floral and spicy touches, a classic-leaning masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with Italian bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and hyacinth add a floral, powdery greenness. The base of vetiver, precious woods and leather settles into a woody, leathery footing. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Chypre Silver and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

My Insolence

7.4

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain My Insolence is a powdery, floral women's fragrance that sets the fruity brightness of raspberry against the gourmand sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. Raspberry comes first, then almond blossom and jasmine in the heart push it in a floral direction. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla sweetens as it dries, and the powdery side becomes clearer. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and it suits daytime, leisure and evening wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine and modern. Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum and Profumum Roma Meringa have a close profile.