The Perfume Library

Tobacco Honey

7.9

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'Heure Bleue (2026)

6.5

Guerlain · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (2026) is a fresh, powdery women's fragrance built on neroli, pear and iris over vanilla and musk. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it also wears comfortably in summer. It leans towards daily and leisure wear and suits the office too. Most voters read it as feminine, with the rest calling it modern. It opens with neroli, pear and ozonic notes that give it a bright, slightly aquatic freshness. In the heart, orris butter and iris add a soft, powdery feel, with jasmine rounding out the floral side. In the base, vanilla sweetens it, and ambroxan and musk leave a creamy finish. Jeanne en Provence Lin Blanc and Shiseido Zen Essence have a close profile.

Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21

8.7

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 is a sweet, gourmand vanilla that reads powdery, creamy and faintly smoky, suited to cold-weather evenings and worn by anyone as a unisex scent. Most voters pick winter and fall, while summer is chosen rarely. Night out and evening are the leading occasions; office and daytime wear sit further back. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. On character, feminine leads, though masculine takes a sizeable share too. Vanilla and amber lead, with spices and myrrh adding a warm, slightly smoky depth. White musk softens it all into a powdery, creamy base. The result is sweet without turning syrupy, as the spices temper the gourmand side.

Shalimar L'Essence

8.6

Guerlain · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence is a sweet oriental built on three kinds of vanilla, softened by iris and rose absolute, and aimed at women who want something for autumn and winter evenings. Bergamot adds a light lift at the start, but vanilla carries the weight: Bourbon vanilla, vanilla and ethyl vanillin form a sweet, creamy, gourmand base. Iris brings a powdery softness and rose absolute a floral warmth, while spicy, smoky and leathery touches keep the sweetness from turning flat. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer well behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Shalimar Millésime Iris have a close profile.

Oud Nude

8.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Oud Nude is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, with oud, rose and vanilla building a warm, creamy mood. In Oud Nude, oud, Atlas cedar and sandalwood lay a woody base. Rose carries the floral side and raspberry the fruity one, while Bourbon vanilla and almond sweeten everything into a creamy, slightly powdery gourmand feel. A spicy, oriental warmth stays in the background throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It leans somewhat feminine in character votes, though plenty of voters read it as masculine. Chloé Nomade Jasmin Naturel and Câline Rouge Intense have a close profile.

Iris Torréfié

7.8

Guerlain · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Iris Torréfié is a unisex scent that roasts a floral, sweet core with spice and coffee, and it suits fall and spring best. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, coffee and cardamom, the latter two giving a roasted, spicy edge. In the heart, Iris pallida concrete and ambrette bring a powdery, creamy softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood and opoponax sweetens it and closes on a warm, woody note. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being faint. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind. Occasions are spread evenly across business, daily, evening and night wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Danner & Flemming Iris Trousseau and Gritti Giudecca have a close profile.

Herbes Troublantes

8.2

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a soft trail. Masculine and feminine votes are nearly even, which puts it somewhere in between. Mint, thyme and rosemary give it a green, spicy start, while Calabrian bergamot adds a citrus lift. Orange blossom brings a gentle floral softness, and musk settles everything onto a calm base.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver

7.3

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, green scent where citrus meets flowers, light enough to suit warm days and everyday wear. Fig, Calabrian neroli, basil and vetiver sit together here. A fresh, citrusy frame carries floral and green tones, while fruity sweetness, a touch of spice and a creamy softness round it out. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. It is sold as a women's fragrance, and voters mostly call it feminine, though a good number read it as masculine. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver Perle and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver have a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé

8.5

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé is a fresh, green men's fragrance built on pink pepper and grapefruit, with green almond and Haitian vetiver giving it a creamy, woody side; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Citrus and green accords lead: grapefruit adds a fruity freshness and pink pepper a spicy lift. Green almond brings sweetness and a creamy feel, while Haitian vetiver lays down a woody base. It reads as one whole rather than a sequence of stages.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla

7.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla is a unisex scent that joins a fresh opening of bitter orange and eucalyptus to a soft heart of vanilla and everlasting flower. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Voters lean towards feminine, with modern in second place. The top notes of bitter orange and eucalyptus give a fresh, citrusy start. In the heart, vanilla adds sweetness and a creamy softness, while everlasting flower brings floral and green touches. Driftwood and cypress settle underneath as a dry, woody base. The Merchant Of Venice Gold Regatta and Bottega Veneta Illusione Bois Nu have a close profile.

Fève Gourmande

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Fève Gourmande is a unisex gourmand that sets the sweetness of cocoa and rum against spices, rose and smoked tea. The scent reads as one piece: cocoa and rum build a sweet, creamy base, while spices and patchouli pull it towards a drier, smoky side. Rose adds a soft, powdery floral touch, and smoked tea keeps the sweetness from getting heavy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Many voters call it feminine, but it stays unisex. Guerlain Gourmand Coquin and Spiritueuse Double Vanille have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic

8.0

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic is a light, fresh scent for warm weather, leaning feminine and most at ease in summer and spring. Italian mandarin orange brings a bright citrus snap, met by the green edge of basil. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, while sandalwood lays a soft woody base underneath. The floral and fruity sides stay in the background, and the fresh accord leads. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail rather than a heavy one. Most voters pick summer and spring, and winter gets only a small share. It suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern.

Musc Outreblanc (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Musc Outreblanc Eau de Parfum is a clean, powdery and creamy floral musk, described as unisex and suited to spring and summer days. The top pairs ambrette seed, white musk and neroli for a fresh opening. In the heart, Bulgarian rose, orange blossom absolute and Iris pallida bring a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of sandalwood and white amber settles into a woody, lightly sweet creaminess. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays a quiet scent close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and office wear lead the occasions. Voters read it mostly as feminine, though some call it masculine. Heeley Blanc Poudre and Phlur Missing Person have a close profile.

Rose Chérie

7.9

Guerlain · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Rose Chérie is a floral perfume that shows the fresh, sweet and powdery side of rose, best suited to spring and relaxed daytime wear. Rose carries the scent: Damask rose, Rosa centifolia absolute and Damask rose water form the floral core. Violet adds a powdery softness, raspberry a fruity sweetness, and almond a creamy roundness. Together it reads as a fresh, sweet and gentle rose. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for office and evening. Half of voters call it feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Those after a close profile could look at Dior J'adore (Eau de Parfum) and Poiray Parisian Rose.

Shalimar Millésime Iris

8.3

Guerlain · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris is a floral, sweet perfume with a feminine character, leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Rose and Iris pallida form a floral core, with bergamot lifting it slightly. Bourbon vanilla and white musk carry it into a creamy, powdery softness, while gourmand and spicy accords balance the sweetness and a smoky trace sits in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings and nights out best, and also works for leisure. Voters call it feminine and classic. Shalimar L'Essence and Gourmand Coquin have a close profile.

Cherry Oud

7.1

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Guerlain Cherry Oud is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of cherry against the smoky, woody weight of rose, oud and leathery notes. It wears strong and projects well. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with far fewer choosing it for daily wear or the office. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads as genuinely in between. Cherry comes forward and gives the scent a fruity, sweet base. Turkish rose absolute and Bulgarian rose add a floral depth to that sweetness, while leathery notes and oud bring a spicy, oriental, smoky weight. French Avenue Elysian and Gucci Gucci Intense Oud have a close profile.

Pêche Mirage

7.0

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Pêche Mirage is a unisex fragrance that most voters recommend for spring and summer, leaning towards leisure and daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good: present enough to last through the day without feeling heavy. It is worn to the office and for evenings out too, though daytime is where it sits most comfortably. Most voters read it as feminine, many call it modern, and a smaller group finds it masculine. It opens with peach, currant and saffron: fruity, fresh and lightly spicy. Osmanthus in the heart adds a soft floral note. As it dries, leather, amber and sandalwood form a creamy, sweet and woody base, with the leather giving the fruit a quiet edge without weighing it down.

Œillet Pourpre / Lui

8.0

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Œillet Pourpre / Lui is a sweet, spicy unisex scent in which carnation is softened by vanilla and benzoin and edged with leather; it has been discontinued. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Carnation leads with its floral, spicy side, while leather adds a smoky, leathery edge. Vanilla and benzoin sweeten it into a creamy, powdery, resinous warmth. The overall feel is oriental and woody.

Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75

8.7

Guerlain · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Tonka Sarrapia Extrait 75 is a sweet, gourmand unisex oriental, creamy and powdery with a spicy warmth. Tonka bean and vanilla form the core, while cocoa and bitter almond add a dense, slightly bitter gourmand edge. Spices stay in the background and raise the warmth, and coumarin deepens the powdery, creamy softness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with office wear the least chosen. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably in between. Dua Brand Tonka Bean Addiction and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Parfum

8.0

Guerlain · 2024

Citrus · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Habit Rouge Parfum is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further behind and summer chosen very little. It is favoured most for evenings and nights out, while business and daily wear get fewer votes. Most people find it masculine and classic. Rum, vanilla and patchouli sit alongside citrus, sweet and gourmand accords. Over a spicy, woody and oriental base, powdery, creamy and leathery tones give it a warm, soft character.

Ambre Samar

7.6

Guerlain · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Guerlain Ambre Samar is a sweet, resinous unisex scent led by amber, honey and frankincense. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Amber and honey give it a sweet, gourmand warmth. Frankincense pulls that sweetness towards something resinous and smoky, vanilla softens it, and ambergris adds depth underneath. Spicy and woody touches keep it in an oriental vein. Serge Lutens Ambre sultan (Eau de Parfum) and Mamlaka Khalif have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom

7.2

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom is a fresh, powdery floral built around rose, iris and Indian tuberose, and it is classed as unisex. As a whole it reads like a floral garden: Grasse rose, violet and iris form a powdery, creamy base, while the tuberose adds a fuller floral weight. Mango brings a fruity sweetness, and moss and sandalwood back the flowers with a soft, slightly green woodiness. Longevity and sillage both come across as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom and Florabloom Perle have a close profile.

Habit Rouge Rouge Privé

8.2

Guerlain · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Guerlain Habit Rouge Rouge Privé is a masculine fragrance built on leather, patchouli and vanilla, lifted by bergamot, pairing fresh citrus with a leathery warmth. Leather and patchouli carry the scent, while bergamot adds a bright, fresh edge at the start. Vanilla sweetens it and a powdery accord softens the edges, with a spicy, oriental warmth sitting in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer a distant fourth. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though office and daily wear get votes too. It reads masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. Boss Alive Absolu and Widian Black III have a close profile.

Patchouli Paris

7.8

Guerlain · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Patchouli Paris is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around patchouli and iris, settling into a powdery, creamy finish of vanilla and musk. It opens with a bright flash of aldehydes, then iris and patchouli take over. The earthy patchouli is softened by the powdery side of the iris, while spicy and woody touches stay in the background. The base of musk, vanilla and ambergris sweetens the scent and closes it with a creamy warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it is worn at leisure too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side. Armani Privé Iris Céladon and Burberry Amber Heath have a close profile.