The Perfume Library

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.

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.

Samsara (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

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.

Eau de Shalimar

8.3

Guerlain · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Eau de Shalimar is a discontinued fragrance for women that sets the brightness of lime, bergamot and orange against the floral sweetness of jasmine, iris and rose. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn a close third. Daily, leisure and office wear lead, while evening and night out sit further back. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and half of voters call it feminine. The citrus notes give it a fresh, bright feel, while jasmine, iris and rose bring a soft, powdery floral side. Vanilla adds sweetness and a gourmand edge, and the spicy, oriental accords lend a gentle warmth to this light style. The notes read as one whole rather than as separate layers.

Chant d'Arômes (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Guerlain

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Guerlain Chant d'Arômes Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green chypre with a floral, powdery side, written for women and suited to spring and summer days and daytime wear. It opens bright with citrus fruits and honeysuckle. At the heart, gardenia, ylang-ylang and jasmine form a floral core. In the base, vanilla softens against sandalwood, while oakmoss absolute holds the chypre character, with a light spicy, woody tone in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Lubin L de Lubin and Carven Ma Griffe have a close profile.

Derby (2005)

8.2

Guerlain · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Derby is a chypre-leaning men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of orange and bergamot against a dark base of leather, patchouli and forest soil; it has been discontinued. The opening is led by orange and bergamot, giving it a bright citrus start. In the heart, spices, carnation and Indian woods add a floral and woody middle. The base of leather, patchouli and forest soil pulls the scent in an earthy, leathery direction, while the green side stays in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, though it also suits work and daily wear. Half of voters call it masculine, and a third call it classic. Guerlain Coriolan and Hermès Equipage have a close profile.

Arsène Lupin / Arsène Lupin Dandy

7.9

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Guerlain Arsène Lupin / Arsène Lupin Dandy is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, spicy opening with a leathery, smoky woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, and summer gets the fewest votes. It leans towards nights out and evenings. Half of the voters call it masculine, and a good share call it classic. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and Brazilian rosewood, which keep it fresh and lightly spiced. In the heart, cardamom, sage, frankincense and violet add a floral, powdery layer. The base of gaiac wood, leather, patchouli and sandalwood pulls it towards a smoky, leathery, chypre-leaning finish.

Nahema (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Nahema Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that opens fresh and green, then turns into a powdery, sweet bouquet of flowers. Bergamot, green notes and peach give a lively fruity freshness at first, softened by rose and aldehydes. At the heart, hyacinth, jasmine, Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang build a full floral body. In the base, vanilla and sandalwood sweeten it and settle it into a woody, slightly oriental warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) and Revlon Jontue (Cologne) have a close profile.

Nahema (Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 1979

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Nahema is a powdery, green-edged floral that sets rose, hyacinth and jasmine against the sweetness of peach and vanilla; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, green notes and aldehydes framing the rose and peach in a fresh way. In the heart, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Bulgarian rose, lilac and lily of the valley build the impression of a floral garden. The base of vanilla, Peru balsam and sandalwood sweetens and warms it, while vetiver adds a woody balance. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads clearly feminine and classic.

Jardins de Bagatelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Guerlain · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, powdery floral led by aldehydes, violet, rose and tuberose. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, a night out and daily wear score close to one another. Most see it as feminine, with a classic feel as well. It opens with aldehydes, violet, bergamot and lemon for a fresh, lightly citrusy start. The heart turns floral with rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orchid. In the base, tuberose, vetiver and cedar add a green, woody footing, and the whole settles into a chypre feel.

Mahora (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Guerlain · 1999

Floral · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mahora Eau de Parfum is a feminine floral-oriental that leans towards autumn and winter and suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, almond blossom and green notes, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and jasmine fill out the floral side, while vanilla, sandalwood and vetiver settle it onto a sweet, woody, powdery base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Its character is mostly seen as feminine and classic. Guerlain Mayotte and Guerlain Nahema (Parfum) have a close profile.

Chamade Homme

8.1

Guerlain · 1999

Fresh · Floral · Green

Guerlain Chamade Homme is a fresh, green chypre with floral and spicy touches, a classic-leaning masculine scent that has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Night out, leisure and evening lead the occasions, while business and daily wear sit close behind. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with Italian bergamot and black pepper. In the heart, nutmeg, violet leaf and hyacinth add a floral, powdery greenness. The base of vetiver, precious woods and leather settles into a woody, leathery footing. Lalique Les Compositions Parfumées - Chypre Silver and Balenciaga L'Essence have a close profile.

Parure (Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 1975

Floral · Green · Spicy

Guerlain Parure is a floral, green chypre with leathery and powdery sides, made for women and leaning towards evenings and autumn. Parure's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter behind it. It does best in the evening and on nights out, though it also gets votes for daily wear. Most voters call it feminine and classic. It has been discontinued. The top opens with peach, plum, black pepper and bergamot, fruity sweetness cut by spice. In the heart, lilac, jasmine, narcissus, patchouli and musk build a floral, powdery body. The base of leather, moss and rose settles into a woody, animal, leathery warmth. Lanvin Arpège and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Épices Volées / Arsène Lupin Voyou

7.3

Guerlain · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Épices Volées / Arsène Lupin Voyou is a spicy, citrusy men's fragrance built around coriander, lemon and clove. It opens fresh and green with coriander, lemon, bergamot and mugwort. In the heart, clove, cardamom, sage and Bulgarian rose set a floral softness against the spice. The base of sandalwood, cistus, benzoin and patchouli leaves it woody, resinous and slightly powdery-sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it is chosen mostly for leisure, daily wear and the office. Half of the voters find it masculine.

Nuit d'Amour

7.5

Guerlain · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Nuit d'Amour is a fresh, powdery floral: its fruity sweetness is softened by a creamy, woody base, and it reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with lychee and pink pepper, the lychee bringing a fruity freshness and the pepper a light snap. In the heart, violet and May rose lead, and the flowers stay powdery and gentle. The base of iris, white musk and sandalwood settles into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with fewer choosing it for evening or a night out. Most voters call its character feminine. Eau de Lingerie and Parisian Musk have a close profile.

Métalys / Metallica

8.3

Guerlain · 2000

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Guerlain Métalys / Metallica is a sweet, powdery floral with spicy, woody and oriental shades, a warm scent for women that suits evenings. Bergamot gives a bright first impression. In the heart, ylang-ylang, rose, carnation and orange blossom form a floral core, with the carnation adding the spicy side. Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and amber carry the base into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, then spring; summer lags behind. It leans towards evening and night-out wear and reads classic and feminine. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) and Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mayotte

7.8

Guerlain · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Guerlain Mayotte opens with green notes into a heart of jasmine, tuberose and neroli, a sweet, creamy floral that reads feminine; it has been discontinued. Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage. It spreads fairly evenly across the seasons, with autumn and spring slightly ahead, and it is picked more for evenings and nights out. Half of voters call its character feminine, and a good number call it classic. It starts green, then the heart builds a floral whole from jasmine, tuberose, neroli, ylang-ylang and frangipani. Vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody, powdery ground. Fruity and spicy touches stay in the background.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.