The Perfume Library

Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours

7.0

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lavande Velours is a fresh, powdery lavender scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Lavender leads at the start. In the heart, iris and violet add a powdery, floral softness while lavender carries on. Sandalwood and vanilla then dry it down onto a woody, faintly sweet base. The fresh, green feel is balanced by a touch of spice. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, with evening and night out well behind. It reads feminine to most, though a fair number find it masculine. Gucci The Virgin Violet and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Dans Tes Bras have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Lumière

7.8

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Lumière is a fresh, floral and sweet scent built on bergamot, ylang-ylang and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards women and the lighter days of spring and summer. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic or modern. It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot. Towards the heart, ylang-ylang and Calabrian jasminum grandiflorum add a soft floral layer. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base, leaving a powdery, creamy finish with a fruity touch.

Florabloom

6.5

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Florabloom is a unisex scent that sets the heavy floral pairing of ylang-ylang and tuberose against the fruity sweetness of mango and rose. Flowers lead: ylang-ylang and tuberose form the backbone, with rose and belle de nuit flower rounding out the floral picture. Mango adds a fruity sweetness. Sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense leave a woody, spicy warmth underneath, and the overall feel is sweet with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings. It mostly reads as feminine, though some voters call it modern.

Aqua Allegoria Angélique Lilas

7.5

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Angélique Lilas is a fresh, green-edged floral for women built around jasmine, angelica and white lilac; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Voters mostly read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. The top holds jasmine, pink pepper and orange, with the orange adding a fruity lift and the pepper a light spice. In the heart, ylang-ylang, angelica and white lilac form a floral, green core. Cedar and heliotrope in the base soften it into a woody, powdery sweetness. Guerlain Purple Fantasy and Sisley Izia have a close profile.

Floral Romantique

7.5

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Floral Romantique is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer and in daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling the room. Votes cluster around daily wear, work and leisure, with evening and night out far behind. Half of voters call it feminine, while others read it as modern or classic. It opens with maté, petitgrain and mandarin orange, a fresh, green citrus start. At the heart, lily, jasmine and orange blossom lead, and ylang-ylang softens them into something creamy and powdery. The base of smoked tea, cedar and benzoin adds a woody, lightly sweet finish. Roger & Gallet Feuille de Figuier and Dior Milly-la-Forêt have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours

7.6

Guerlain · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Velours is a feminine scent that joins the sweet brightness of mandarin orange and black cherry to a powdery floral heart of black rose and violet. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with fewer choosing summer. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure, and most see it as feminine and modern. It opens with mandarin orange, black cherry and bergamot, fruity and bright. Black rose and violet then lead, making it floral and powdery. Tonka bean, patchouli and black tea dry it down warm and gourmand. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (Eau de Parfum Couture) and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum share a close profile.

Jasmin Grandiflorum Extrait 30

7.8

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris

7.1

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris is a fresh, green and powdery floral that sets citrus brightness against the soft, fruity sweetness of fig, and it reads as a feminine scent. It has been discontinued. It opens with the citrus lift of grapefruit and bergamot, with violet softening it towards the floral side. At the heart, fig and iris take over, giving a fruity, green and powdery balance. Vanilla and vetiver carry the base, adding sweetness and a dry woodiness. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office settings lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters call it feminine. Guerlain Promenade des Anglais and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Teazzurra have a close profile.

L'Instant Magic Elixir

8.2

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir is a sweet, powdery and creamy floral gourmand for women; it has been discontinued. Orchid sits at the centre, with vanilla and almond beside it and musk softening the whole. The floral side rests on a powdery, creamy base, sweetness leads, and the spicy and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters call it feminine. Kaloo Dragée and Jeroboam Insulo have a close profile.

Imagine 2022

8.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Guerlain Imagine 2022 is a sweet, floral and creamy unisex scent built around sandalwood, benzoin and orange blossom. The notes aren't split into layers; the scent reads as a single whole. Orange blossom brings the floral side and benzoin adds a resinous sweetness, while sandalwood grounds it in a woody, powdery base. Gourmand and spicy touches give it a warm, creamy feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits evenings, leisure time and nights out best. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella

7.2

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella is a fresh, floral and green women's fragrance with a light, powdery feel; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so the scent stays fairly close to the wearer. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with green notes, with lilac and lily of the valley at the heart. Jasmine and rose carry the floral structure into the base. Beneath the fresh, green surface sit a gentle sweetness, some powder and a touch of spice. Guerlain Muguet (1998) and Guerlain Muguet 2012 have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Gentiana

7.9

Guerlain · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Gentiana is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance suited to spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. The top is lime, bergamot, orange and grapefruit, bright and sharp at first. Pear and gentian in the heart bring a fruity, green softness. In the base, vanilla, musk and sandalwood sweeten it slightly and settle it on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with leisure, daily wear and the office named most often. More voters call it feminine than anything else. Its profile is close to Phaedon Antigua and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia.

Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver

7.6

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Harvest Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, citrusy women's scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Calabrian and Tunisian neroli sit at the centre, joined by Calabrian orange blossom honey and vetiver. The notes read as one piece rather than in stages: a fresh, green floral quality, the sweetness of the honey, and a woody, lightly spicy base of vetiver. A creamy, powdery softness settles over that warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though some voters find it masculine, classic or modern. Prada Infusion d'Homme and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica

7.5

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica is a fresh, citrusy floral softened by green and powdery tones, a light women's fragrance for spring and summer. It has been discontinued. It opens with pink grapefruit, violet and bergamot for a bright start. Peony and dew drop form the heart, where the floral side comes forward. In the base, iris, powdery notes and woody notes dry it down sweet and softly powdery, with a fruity touch among the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business settings lead. It reads feminine, with some voters finding it modern and others classic. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Guerlain Promenade des Anglais have a close profile.

Bouquet de Paris

8.2

Guerlain · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Bouquet de Paris is a powdery, sweet unisex scent that pairs the bright spice of mandarin orange, cinnamon and cardamom with rose and tagetes. It wears across all four seasons, though voters lean towards fall and spring, and name leisure and evening as its main settings. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, while a fair share call it classic or modern. It opens with mandarin orange, cinnamon and cardamom, a spicy brightness that softens as tagetes and rose bring a floral heart. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, smoked tea and amber dries down sweet, creamy and gently oriental.

La Petite Robe Noire (2009)

7.1

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is a sweet, gourmand and lightly smoky feminine scent that suits evenings and nights out best. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening lead the occasions, while daily and business wear also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads feminine to most voters, and some find it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with lemon, almond and Glycyrrhiza glabra, a fruity, sweet start. Smoked tea in the heart adds a smoky edge, and musk and vanilla in the base settle it into a soft, powdery, gourmand sweetness.

L'Heure Blanche

7.9

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Blanche is built on aquatic notes, white blossoms and milk, a fresh, powdery and creamy unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall and winter well behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and is chosen less for evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it modern or classic. It opens with aquatic notes that feel clean and watery. White blossoms and milk then soften the heart and add a creamy touch. Iris, white amber and white musk settle into a powdery, gently sweet base. Green and synthetic shades sit quietly among the accords.

La Cuvée Secrète / Le 68 - Cologne Fond de Cuve

7.4

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain La Cuvée Secrète / Le 68 - Cologne Fond de Cuve is a fresh, citrusy unisex cologne that suits spring and summer days, from daily wear to leisure and the office. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily, leisure and business settings leading. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, as votes split almost evenly between the two. Petitgrain, bergamot and lavender sit together here. The fresh, citrus side dominates, with a green and floral air, while faint sweet and spicy touches soften the cologne. Memo Paris Zante and Profumum Roma Orangea have a close profile.

Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas

7.6

Guerlain · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs jasmine, rose and lilac with a soft musk; it has been discontinued. Most voters read it as feminine and pick spring above all, though summer, fall and winter get nearly equal shares. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out following close behind. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself known without filling a room. As a whole it smells like a green, fresh flower garden. Jasmine and lilac carry the floral side, while rose lifts the sweetness a little. Musk settles it onto a creamy, powdery base, and a fruity touch adds a light sparkle.

1828-2018 Édition 190ème Anniversaire (Absolu Parfum)

8.5

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain 1828-2018 Édition 190ème Anniversaire is a unisex perfume that sets a floral, sweet character against gourmand, creamy and powdery sides; it has been discontinued. Ylang-ylang and orange blossom form the floral line, while orange adds a fruity brightness. Almond and benzoin sweeten it into a creamy, gourmand mood, and sandalwood lays a woody, powdery base underneath, with a spicy touch staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and it suits night outs and evenings best. Most voters read it as feminine, though modern and classic also draw votes. Guerlain Édition 190ème Anniversaire (Eau de Parfum) and Profumum Roma Vanitas have a close profile.

La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic

7.6

Guerlain · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic is a fresh, floral women's scent softened by fruity, sweet and powdery touches; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall, then summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. Half of voters call it feminine, and a good share find it modern. Cherry and rose water open it, with rose at the heart. Black tea and tonka bean in the base sweeten the finish into a soft, gourmand drydown. Zara Cherry Bomb and Nature Blossom Moon Flower share a close profile.

Une Ville. Un Parfum - 02 New York

6.4

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 02 New York is a unisex scent that most voters place in fall and spring and wear through the day; it has been discontinued. Bergamot gives a fresh opening, then cinnamon and cardamom add a spicy warmth. Cedar and vanilla sit underneath; as it dries it turns sweeter, with the gourmand and powdery sides coming forward while woody and resinous tones stay behind. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, and leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and work not far behind. Feminine votes edge ahead of masculine ones, though the latter are sizable, so it sits between the two. Parfums de Marly Dorval and Laboratorio Olfattivo Alambar have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Magnifica

7.2

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Rosa Magnifica is a fresh, powdery floral built on iris, rose, violet and hyacinth; it has been discontinued. The scent is floral from start to finish: the powdery softness of iris and violet meets rose, while hyacinth adds a cool, green freshness. The fresh and green sides lead, with sweetness and a light spiciness staying in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. It reads feminine, with a classic feel too. Plantes & Parfums Secret de Violette and Serge Lutens Bas de soie have a close profile.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes

8.3

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Cristaux d'Agrumes is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that has since been discontinued, with a light character suited to spring and summer days. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, while work and evenings also get votes. Voters mostly read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. Lemon, bergamot and grapefruit open it with a bright citrus burst, and petitgrain adds a green edge. The heart brings patchouli and citrus plants, and the base of cedar, exotic woods and amber settles it into a woody, lightly sweet footing. Floral, spicy and powdery touches stay in the background.