The Perfume Library

Cologne du Parfumeur

7.9

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits anyone who wants a light scent that stays close to the skin. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening is rarely chosen. Voters split almost evenly between calling it feminine and masculine. Lemon and bergamot carry the coolness; orange blossom adds a soft floral note and musk gives a powdery base. Green and fruity tones keep the air fresh, and a spicy touch stays in the background. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Geo. F. Trumper Eau de Cologne have a close profile.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille

8.1

Guerlain · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille is a sweet, spicy vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Spices, resins and Mayotte vanilla lead the scent. The accords meet in a sweet, gourmand style, with a floral, powdery softness, a woody and smoky depth, and a faint animal edge within its oriental structure. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some also find it classic. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar and Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra have a close profile.

Shalimar Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Cologne is a feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with a floral, powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and fresh with Calabrian lemon, bergamot and grapefruit. Rose, jasmine and freesia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, white musk, vanilla and iris add a powdery sweetness, and the scent dries down gourmand with a faint oriental touch. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Boisé Torride

7.7

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Boisé Torride is a floral, sweet fragrance whose fruity, gourmand and spicy sides are grounded by a woody base, made for women and leaning from spring through winter. The top is mandarin orange, bergamot, rosemary and pink pepper, so it opens both citrusy and spicy. In the heart, orange blossom, marshmallow and jasmine sweeten the scent and add a floral, powdery softness. White musk, cedar and patchouli leave a warm, woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with evening and daily wear leading, and half call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Yves Rocher Quelques Notes d'Amour and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice

8.1

Guerlain · 2000

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Winter Délice pairs a resinous, smoky green with a sweet warmth; it is classed as a women's perfume and has been discontinued. It opens with fir, and pine and balsam lead the heart. In the base, frankincense, vanilla and sugar soften everything; the green, woody and spicy sides stay present while the whole turns sweet and oriental. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters call it feminine, though a fair number read it as masculine. Lattafa Raghba and French Avenue Spicy Amber have a close profile.

Eau de Bain

8.1

Guerlain · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Eau de Bain is a feminine scent built on lemon, bergamot and orange blossom, with a fresh, green and clean character that suits easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind and winter least favoured. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions, while evening and night out get fewer votes. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Voters most often call it feminine. Citrus and green notes set the first impression, and the fresh accord leads. Orange blossom and white musk soften it into something powdery and creamy. Vanilla and almond add a light sweetness, while woods give it a faint dryness.

Cherry Blossom (Eau de Toilette)

7.2

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens bright with green tea and bergamot. The heart turns to jasmine, cherry blossom and lilac, giving a floral, green and lightly fruity impression. White musk finishes it in a soft, sweet and powdery base. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters read it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom and Guerlain Cherry Blossom Delight have a close profile.

Chypre Fatal

7.4

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Chypre Fatal is a sweet, powdery chypre built around fruit and flowers, made for women; it has been discontinued. White peach opens with a fruity sweetness, rose carries the floral heart, and patchouli and vanilla in the base bring earthy and spicy tones softened by a powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and its use spreads from daily wear to office and evening. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Royal Extract III and Dior Midnight Poison Elixir have a close profile.

Météorites Le Parfum

7.1

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Météorites Le Parfum is a fresh, powdery and lightly sweet floral, aimed at women and sitting closest to daytime wear. It opens with green notes, bergamot and apple, which bring a cool, fruity brightness. In the heart, violet and rose take over and lead the scent into a powdery, creamy softness. White musk and woody notes settle that sweetness onto a calm base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Mancera Sicily and Bond No. 9 Madison Avenue have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Sport

7.4

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with spicy, floral and woody touches, suited to relaxed everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind and winter well back. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly masculine, with some voters calling it modern or classic. It opens with bamboo, pink pepper and bitter orange, a bright and lightly spicy start. Jasmine adds a soft floral note in the heart. Musk, patchouli and woody notes in the base settle it into a sweet, powdery and faintly leathery finish.

Aqua Allegoria Jasminora

7.3

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Jasminora is a fresh, floral women's scent for spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and galbanum, giving a citrusy, green freshness. The heart brings together freesia, lily of the valley, cyclamen and jasmine in a floral bouquet, while musk and amber underneath soften the scent, add a light sweetness and leave a powdery trace. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Most see it as feminine. Guerlain Cour des Senteurs Versailles and Guerlain Muguet 2014 have a close profile.

Philtre d'Amour

7.3

Guerlain · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Philtre d'Amour is a fresh, green chypre for women, built on citrus and an earthy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter the least chosen. Occasion votes spread evenly from daily wear and leisure to business and evening, and most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot, lemon and lemon vervain, a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, myrrh, petitgrain, neroli and jasmine add a floral, slightly spicy softness. Patchouli in the base settles the scent on a woody, earthy footing.

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Mandarine Basilic

8.1

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy scent built around Calabrian mandarin orange, basil and green tea, and it suits spring and summer days. The notes are few and simple: Calabrian mandarin orange, basil, green tea and woody notes. Freshness and citrus lead, with a green streak and a soft, fruity sweetness alongside, while the floral side stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most. It reads feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Atelier Cologne Pomélo Paradis and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic.

Coriolan (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Guerlain · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Coriolan Eau de Toilette is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets citrus and green notes over a spicy, leathery chypre base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, though summer has its share. Daytime and business wear lead, with evening and night out further behind. Many call it masculine and classic. It opens with neroli, petitgrain, lemon and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel, with sage adding a green edge. Juniper, nutmeg, coriander and ginger bring a dry, spicy bite through the middle. It settles on vetiver, leather, patchouli and oakmoss, an earthy, leathery chypre finish. Guerlain L'Âme d'un Héros and Hermès Rocabar have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Spirit

7.8

Guerlain · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Habit Rouge Spirit is a sweet, gourmand men's fragrance built around oak barrel, iris and vanilla, suited to fall and winter evenings. Vanilla appears both as an absolute and in its plain form, giving the scent a creamy, sweet body. Iris adds a powdery softness, nutmeg brings a touch of spice, and the oak barrel gives a woody, slightly smoky depth. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the most common occasions. It mostly reads masculine and classic. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai

8.1

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 05 Shanghai is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on almond, bergamot and aniseed and moves into a floral heart of orange blossom and ylang-ylang. At the start, almond and aniseed give a sweet, lightly spicy tone while bergamot brightens it. In the heart, orange blossom, ylang-ylang and mimosa add a soft, powdery floral feel. A woody base of vetiver, sandalwood and cedar is sweetened by vanilla, and the scent dries down warm and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued; Miller Harris La Pluie and Hermès Vanille Galante have a close profile.

Rose Centifolia Extrait 1

8.1

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Guerlain Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 is a unisex floral that sets rose against green, smoky and earthy tones, and it suits evenings and nights out best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters are split on season: spring and fall edge ahead, with summer and winter close behind. Night out and evening are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it feminine than anything else, though many also see it as classic. It is built on Grasse rose absolute, patchouli and frankincense. The rose carries the floral and sweet side, patchouli brings the earthy base, and frankincense adds a spicy, smoky edge. A green note cuts through the sweetness of the rose.

Eau de Lit

7.2

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Lit is a unisex scent that opens with the fresh, spicy pairing of star anise and bergamot, moves through Tunisian neroli and green notes, and softens into vanilla and white musk. The opening of star anise, coriander and bergamot is lightly spicy and citrusy, with aromatic notes rounding it out. At the heart, Tunisian neroli and green notes give it a floral, leafy face. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and white musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and business. Votes lean feminine, though it works as a unisex scent.

Idylle Eau Sublime

7.4

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Idylle Eau Sublime is a fresh, floral women's perfume built around rose and lychee, with a lightly sweet, powdery feel. Rose and lychee open it, with peach, jasmine and more rose in the heart. Woody notes, white musk and amber soften the base. Alongside the fresh, floral character, green, fruity and sweet shades come through. It has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Guerlain Idylle (Eau de Parfum) and Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Pop

7.2

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ne m'Oubliez Pas (2015)

8.4

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Ne m'Oubliez Pas (2015) is a sweet, spicy feminine scent that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and is chosen less in spring and summer. Voters read it as feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. Cardamom and plum open with a spicy fruitiness. The heart brings cinnamon, immortelle, rose and carnation. The base of moss, patchouli, vanilla and amber settles into a sweet, woody, powdery warmth.

Derby (1985) (Eau de Toilette)

8.9

Guerlain · 1985

Floral · Green · Spicy

Guerlain Derby is a green, spicy and leathery chypre in a classic masculine vein, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, though business and daily use also get votes. Most voters call it masculine and classic. It opens cool with peppermint, lemon, mugwort and bergamot. The heart brings jasmine and rose, with pimento, nutmeg and pepper adding spice. The base of vetiver, leather, patchouli, sandalwood and moss gives a woody, earthy footing. Harry Lehmann Russisch Juchten and Grès Cabochard share a close profile.

Imagine 2019 / Une Ville. Un Parfum - 04 London

7.5

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Imagine 2019 / Une Ville. Un Parfum - 04 London is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, rhubarb and grapefruit, then moves into a floral, spicy heart of cardamom, rose and violet. Vetiver, black tea and white cedar leave it on a green, lightly sweet, woody base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine or classic. Balenciaga Rosabotanica and Hermès Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose have a close profile.

Vetiver pour Elle

7.9

Guerlain · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Vetiver pour Elle is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and orange blossom on a green, woody base of vetiver and tonka bean. It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot and orange blossom. In the heart, honeysuckle, nutmeg and vetiver take over, and the floral side is balanced by green, earthy and lightly spicy tones. Tonka bean softens the base and leaves a powdery, smoky trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and daily wear, the office and leisure are the most chosen settings. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share of voters call it masculine. Guerlain Vetiver Extreme and Floris Vetiver (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.