The Perfume Library

Guerlain · 2005

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody men's scent built around citrus, star anise and patchouli. It opens with citrus notes, star anise and elemi resin, fresh but spiced. Neroli and jasmine meet patchouli blossom in the heart. The base of sandalwood, cedar and patchouli softens with cocoa and tea, leaning powdery, earthy and gourmand. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine and classic. Histoires de Parfums Ambre 114 and Solinotes Patchouli share a close profile.

Spiritueuse Double Vanille

8.5

Guerlain · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille is a sweet, warm unisex fragrance built around vanilla and rum, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while few choose summer. It sits most comfortably in the evening and on nights out, though it also works for leisure. Voters lean towards calling it feminine, but a fair number find it masculine. The notes read as one whole: Bourbon vanilla and rum form a sweet, gourmand base, and benzoin wraps it in a creamy, powdery softness. Rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang add a floral glow, while cedarwood gives the spicy, smoky character a dry, woody edge.

Shalimar (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 1986

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and lightly smoky oriental with a floral heart and powdery texture, best suited to cool evenings. It opens with blossoms and bergamot for a citrus brightness, then rose, jasmine and iris form a floral core. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean and balsamic notes sweeten it and carry it into a warm, resinous, powdery finish. Spicy, woody and animal touches deepen that sweetness. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, rarely for the office. It reads feminine and classic. Harry Lehmann Toledo and Guerlain Plus Que Jamais have a close profile.

Tonka Impériale

8.5

Guerlain · 2010

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Impériale is a sweet, woody unisex scent built around tonka bean, tobacco and cedarwood; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Votes lean somewhat feminine, though plenty of voters call it masculine. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and almond, kept light. In the heart, tobacco, tonka bean and jasmine make it sweet, creamy and powdery, with a gourmand feel. The base of cedarwood, frankincense and stone pine wood leaves a smoky, spicy woodiness. Yves Rocher Nuit Vanille and The Dua Brand Tonkalicious have a close profile.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral perfume for women, softened by a sweet, creamy, gourmand touch. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter close behind and summer less favoured. It suits daily wear as well as the office and evenings out, and it reads feminine and modern. Bergamot opens it brightly, while freesia and rose set the floral heart. In the base, woods, almond and white musk settle it into a powdery, creamy, slightly sweet finish. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Plissée and Paul & Joe Blanc have a close profile.

Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Santal Royal Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with neroli and jasmine, then turns fruity, floral and spicy in the heart with peach, cinnamon and rose. The base settles into sandalwood, amber, musk, oud and leather, giving a resinous, smoky and leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out are the favoured occasions. It leans somewhat masculine, though a good share of voters find it feminine. Montale Oud Edition and Swiss Arabian Attar al Ghutra have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer and spring for it, while autumn and winter stay well behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and few choose it for evenings or nights out. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it is light but still noticeable. Most voters call it feminine. It opens with clementine, bitter orange and neroli for a citrus lift, while green tea and ivy add a green edge. The heart brings peony and chamomile for a soft floral feel, with basil adding a slightly spicy note. Sandalwood and amber sweeten the base and let it settle into a calm warmth. Fresh, green and fruity accords run through the whole scent.

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

Guerlain · 2020

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Extrême is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads as masculine and modern. Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo Signature and Parfums de Marly Eragon have a close profile. It opens with almond, bergamot and pink pepper; the almond brings sweetness while the bergamot and pepper lighten it. Heliotrope, cinnamon and plum then add a fruity, creamy warmth. The base of tobacco, patchouli, cedar and leather settles into a woody, leathery ground.

La Petite Robe Noire (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Mitsouko (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mitsouko Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre built on bergamot, jasmine and rose, running into peach and oakmoss, and it leans towards evenings and fall. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is favoured for evenings and nights out, and also gets votes for daytime and the office. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most call it feminine or classic, though a fair share find it masculine. Guerlain Nahema and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche have a close profile. The top holds bergamot, citrus fruits, jasmine and rose; the heart adds lilac, ylang-ylang and a fruity softness of peach. The base turns to oakmoss, vetiver, cinnamon and spices. Floral, green, spicy and powdery accords settle into an earthy, woody finish.

L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is a powdery, sweet floral that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and less towards everyday wear. It reads as feminine and classic. Aniseed and bergamot open it, then carnation and neroli set the floral heart. The base of vanilla, tonka bean, iris, benzoin and violet sweetens it into a powdery, woody, spicy warmth. Guerlain Samsara and Métalys have a close profile.

Tobacco Honey

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tobacco Honey is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent built around honey, tobacco and vanilla. Honey and vanilla carry the sweetness, while tobacco and oud give it a smoky depth. Aniseed and clove add a spicy edge, and sandalwood, tonka bean and sesame pull it towards a woody, gourmand side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out rather than daytime or the office. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. Volaré Honey Tobacco and Ucca Vanille de Agar have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne

8.1

Guerlain · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Cologne is a fresh scent for men that softens bright citrus with almond and a creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, fruity citrus layer. Almond and neroli in the heart sweeten it, giving it a gourmand, creamy softness. White musk and Indian vetiver leave a woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine, with a share calling it modern.

Bois d'Arménie

Guerlain · 2006

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Bois d'Arménie opens with frankincense, iris and pink pepper and settles into a sweet, spicy, smoky woody-resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Frankincense, iris and pink pepper lead at the start. In the heart, gaiac wood, coriander and benzoin pull the scent toward woody, resinous ground. At the base, copaiba balsam, white musk and patchouli soften the gourmand, powdery, oriental sweetness and make it last. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out suit it best. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it reads as balanced between the two. Dior Mitzah and Armani Privé Ikat Rouge have a close profile.

Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, balanced by green and woody tones and suited to everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall a close next, while winter trails behind. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. The top opens with rum, peppermint and lime: cool, bright and lightly sweet. A floral touch in the heart softens it. The base of cedar, vetiver and patchouli settles into a woody, slightly spicy green. Guerlain Homme L'Eau and Goutal Eau du Sud have a close profile.

Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum

7.6

Guerlain · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Terracotta / Terracotta Le Parfum is a sweet, floral scent with a fruity, creamy and powdery gourmand side, and a feminine character. Most voters pick it for summer and spring; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evening and night out also getting votes. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it feminine. As a whole, it is built on a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, tiaré and orange blossom. Coconut and vanilla sweeten those flowers and add a creamy softness, bergamot lightens it, and musk leaves a powdery base. Zeromolecole Amamè and Maison Matine Bain de Midi have a close profile.

Héritage (Eau de Toilette)

8.2

Guerlain · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Héritage Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter, opening fresh and settling into something sweet and spicy. Lavender, bergamot and lemon give it a fresh, citrusy start. Pink pepper and coriander add spice in the heart, while vanilla, patchouli and tonka bean sweeten the base and set it on a woody, powdery, earthy footing. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Fall comes first, with winter and spring close behind and summer well back. Evening, night out, daily and business wear draw similar votes. Most voters find it masculine and classic.

Insolence (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Insolence Eau de Parfum pairs a floral, fruity and sweet character with a powdery, woody backdrop, and it reads mostly feminine. Red berries lead the way. At the heart, violet, orange blossom and iris bring a soft, floral and powdery feel. Tonka bean, woods and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it on a woody floor. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters point to spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer least chosen. Evening, night out and leisure wear are nearly tied, while office use comes last. More than half of the votes call it feminine. Lubin epidOr and Anna Rivka Éveil have a close profile.

Samsara (Eau de Parfum)

Guerlain · 1989

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral oriental in which violet, jasmine and sandalwood stand out, and most voters place it in fall and winter evenings. The top notes pair peach, lemon and bergamot with green notes, while ylang-ylang softens the sweetness. At the heart, violet, jasmine, narcissus and orris root form a powdery bouquet. The base carries tonka bean, sandalwood, amber and vanilla into a warm, woody sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters choose fall and winter, and evening or a night out. It reads feminine and classic. Byzance by Rochas and L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain have a close profile.

Jicky (Eau de Parfum)