The Perfume Library

Guerlain · 2009

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Une Ville. Un Parfum - 01 Moscow is a floral, green women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. It opens with cranberry, plum, lemon and bergamot for a fruity freshness, while pine needle and absinth add a green, spicy edge. Jasmine sits at the heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla, white musk and tonka bean sweeten it into a creamy, powdery, slightly gourmand finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions, with office and evening close behind. Nearly half of voters find it feminine. Guerlain Baiser de Russie and Lubin epidOr have a close profile.

Habit Rouge L'Eau

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Habit Rouge L'Eau is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a sweet, powdery warmth underneath; it has been discontinued. It opens with bitter orange and hazelnut, the citrus softened by the nut. Jasmine adds a floral note in the heart, while patchouli and vanilla sweeten the base and pull it towards woody, lightly spicy and powdery. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter trailing behind. It is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office, and half of the voters find it masculine.

Petit Guerlain (2014)

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Petit Guerlain is a fresh, floral and gently sweet unisex scent built around green notes, honey, mimosa and orange blossom. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. It opens with green notes for freshness, and the heart pairs honey sweetness with mimosa and orange blossom. The base of pistachio and white musk settles into a soft, powdery finish.

Promenade des Anglais

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Promenade des Anglais is a fresh, lightly sweet feminine scent that pairs bright citrus with a soft, powdery floral side, and it suits spring and summer days. Grapefruit and bergamot give it a crisp, sunny start. At the heart, violet, fig and iris take over, and the floral side turns powdery and green. In the base, vanilla brings a creamy sweetness while vetiver keeps it dry and green underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin as a comfortable, easy presence rather than a loud one. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Figue-Iris and Zara Romance d'Iris have a close profile.

Oud Khôl

6.8

Guerlain · 2022

Synthetic · Spicy · Woody

Guerlain Oud Khôl is a woody, smoky unisex fragrance that pairs oud and leathery notes with moss and praliné. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It reads masculine to most, though it is classed as unisex. Oud and leathery notes dominate, with moss laying an earthy base. Aldehydes sharpen the edges a little, while praliné softens the spicy, resinous mood with a touch of sweetness. The synthetic, animal and oriental accords keep it dense and dark.

Myrrhe & Délires

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Myrrhe & Délires is a unisex scent that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with spice, resin and smoke; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It suits evenings and daily wear, and works at the office too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it carries no clear gender lean. Grapefruit, pink pepper, black pepper and pear open it with a bright, slightly sharp start. In the heart, myrrh, iris, rose and apricot build a sweet, powdery floral core. Patchouli and frankincense leave a resinous, smoky, woody base. Jovoy Sombres Dessins and Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum Bloom of Rose)

7.6

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum Bloom of Rose) is a fresh, floral scent with sweet, powdery and creamy sides, aimed at women and suited to everyday wear. It has been discontinued. Jasmine sambac sits alongside Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose. Pear adds a fruity lift, French lavender keeps the air fresh, and vanilla sweetens the whole into a soft, creamy finish. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Most find it feminine, though some read it as modern or classic. Giorgio Armani Sì Passione and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo Eau de Lumière have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, green citrus brightness against a sweet, gourmand softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, fresh and green. The heart brings orange blossom, iris and marshmallow, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. Vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and carry it to a soft finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.

Épices Exquises

7.1

Guerlain · 2022

Green · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Épices Exquises is a spicy, woody and lightly smoky unisex scent built on cardamom, black pepper and pink pepper, set against sandalwood, patchouli and oud. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure, evening and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, yet it sits comfortably on anyone. The spices come first: cardamom and the two peppers give it a warm bite. Coffee and angelica pull it toward a gourmand, green edge, while sandalwood and patchouli lay a powdery, resinous base and oud adds a smoky depth. Emper Life Spices and Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Le Bouquet de la Mariée (Extrait de Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extrait de Parfum

Guerlain Le Bouquet de la Mariée Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that suits autumn evenings and nights out, with a clearly feminine character. It opens with pink pepper, angelica seed and citrus fruits, which give a lightly spiced brightness. In the heart, rose, dragée and orange blossom bring a creamy, gourmand sweetness. The base of patchouli, white musk, frankincense and vanilla settles it into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate to good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evening and night-time wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern streak. Guerlain Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie and Bouquet de la Mariée Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Rose Nacrée du Désert

Guerlain · 2012

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Rose Nacrée du Désert pairs Persian rose with saffron, patchouli and oud in a floral, spicy and smoky unisex scent that leans towards evenings and the colder months. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out; the office is the least likely setting. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It is unisex, though more voters read it as feminine than masculine, and a fair share still call it masculine. It opens with Persian rose, saffron and patchouli. In the heart, cardamom, turmeric, oud and cedarwood make it woody and earthy. The base of myrrh and benzoin settles into a resinous, sweet and powdery warmth.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa

7.2

Guerlain · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Rosa is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, the office and leisure far more than evenings or nights out. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with red berries, sweet and fresh. Iris and rose in the heart bring a powdery floral note, and musk in the base softens it. The overall impression is light, sweet and powdery.

Jil Sander Man Absolute

8.3

Jil Sander · 2008

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Jil Sander Man Absolute is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards night outs and evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it modern. It opens with violet, bergamot leaf and grapefruit, and moves into lavender and vermouth at the heart. Oud, cedar and leather weigh in at the base. The overall feel is sweet, spicy and powdery, with a leathery, gourmand side and a slightly synthetic sheen.

Cologne du Parfumeur

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

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

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.

Eau de Bain

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.

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.

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.

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