The Perfume Library

L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum)

8.4

Guerlain · 2016

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is a masculine scent led by sweet, gourmand tones and tempered by spice and wood, suited to autumn and winter evenings. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring further back and summer getting very few votes. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure and the office. Most voters find it masculine. Bergamot, spices and almond open on a fruity, spicy note. In the heart, frankincense, Bulgarian rose and vanilla add a creamy, powdery sweetness. Tonka bean, sandalwood and leathery notes then settle into a woody, leathery base.

Mon Guerlain (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Guerlain · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that wraps a floral core in a sweet, creamy, powdery vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer a smaller share. It splits evenly across daytime, evening, night out and business wear. Most voters call it feminine, while modern and classic draw similar numbers. True lavender and bergamot open it, the lavender adding a spicy freshness over the sweetness. In the heart, iris and Indian jasmine sambac bring a floral, powdery softness. Tahitian vanilla and Australian sandalwood settle it into a gourmand, creamy warmth.

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.

Santal Royal (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

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.

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

8.3

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

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.

Guerlain Homme (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

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.

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Néroli Outrenoir Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, leisure time and the office. Most voters pick spring and summer; longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It leans towards leisure, daily and business wear, and the votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and petitgrain open it with a citrus freshness. The heart holds orange blossom and neroli, with smoked tea adding a smoky, green edge to the florals. Myrrh, moss and ambrette seed form a creamy, lightly sweet base. Mugler Cologne and Le Couvent Eau Aimable have a close profile.

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.1

Guerlain · 2011

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine oriental in which citrus and flowers rest on a sweet, gourmand, powdery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters call it feminine by a clear margin, with classic and modern close to each other. It opens with green notes, orange and bergamot for a fresh citrus feel. The heart holds patchouli, jasmine, iris, rose and vetiver, where the flowers meet a woody shade. In the base, vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk sweeten and soften it. Guerlain Eau de Shalimar and Bogner Woman No. 1 have a close profile.

Hypnôse (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Lancôme · 2005

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Lancôme Hypnôse Eau de Parfum is a floral, sweet scent with fruity, gourmand and powdery sides, and a clearly feminine character. Passion flower opens it, and jasmine and gardenia build a floral heart. As it dries down, vanilla sweetens it while vetiver gives a woody, slightly spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daytime and office wear get votes too. Most voters find it feminine. Gucci Rush and Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto have a close profile.

Dior Addict (2002) (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Dior · 2002

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Dior Addict is a sweet, floral women's scent that sets blackberry, rose and jasmine against the warmth of Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and mandarin orange leaf, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, rose, queen-of-the-night and jasmine build a full floral body. In the base, sandalwood, Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean pull it into a powdery, gourmand, slightly spicy warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. It reads feminine, with a classic feel. Création Lamis Accuse and E. Coudray Vanille et Coco share a close profile.

L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

8.1

Guerlain · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Intense / L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is a sweet, spicy and masculine scent that suits fall and winter evenings best. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read its character as masculine. It opens with cardamom, chili and almond. Bulgarian rose, leather and cistus form the heart. Vanilla, smoky notes, sandalwood and patchouli settle underneath. The result is floral, gourmand and woody, with the sweetness balanced by smoky and leathery tones.

Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia

8.0

Guerlain · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia is a unisex scent that sets the bright citrus of blood orange and bergamot against sweet tonka bean and a light touch of pink pepper. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it makes itself felt without overpowering. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The scent is fresh and citrus-led. Blood orange and bergamot give a fruity brightness, while peppermint adds a green coolness. Pink pepper brings a faint spice, and tonka bean and woody notes soften the sweetness in the background.

Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria

7.8

Guerlain · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, lightly spiced side that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and everyday wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a light, close trail. More voters call it feminine, but a good share read it as masculine, which puts it somewhere in between. It opens with Calabrian bergamot and petitgrain, giving the citrus a green, crisp edge. Cardamom and ginger bring a mild spice to the heart, with a fruity, sweet softness alongside. White musk settles underneath as a clean, quiet base. Its profile is close to The Different Company Bergamote and Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto.

Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été

8.0

Guerlain · 2012

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Guerlain Bois Mystérieux / Songe d'un Bois d'Été is a spicy, woody unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine. It opens with neroli and laurel. The heart holds cedar, patchouli, jasmine and saffron, and the base settles into leather and myrrh. The overall impression is spicy, woody and resinous, with earthy, smoky and leathery tones weighing in.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

8.5

Guerlain · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Tonka is a sweet, powdery floral oriental built around tonka bean absolute and vanilla. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It is described as a women's perfume, with most voters finding it feminine and classic. Bergamot and bitter almond open with a light sharpness. In the heart, rose absolute, iris and jasmine sambac lay a floral base, while tonka and vanilla settle into a creamy, gourmand sweetness at the bottom. Spicy and smoky touches balance that sweetness in the background. Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris and Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Jasmin have a close profile.

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

7.7

Guerlain · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a clearly feminine scent that softens fresh citrus with powdery, creamy vanilla sweetness; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is chosen for daily wear, leisure and the office, while night and evening come second. Half of the voters call its character feminine, with modern and classic votes close behind each other. It opens with lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange, a fresh citrus lift. Indian jasmine sambac and orange blossom water absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla and white musk leaves it sweet, gourmand and creamy. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée and Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma have a close profile.

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique

8.5

Guerlain · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique is a women's fragrance for fall and winter evenings, with a gourmand character built on vanilla and chocolate; it has been discontinued. It opens on Mexican vanilla and moves into caramel and chocolate at the heart. The base holds frankincense, tonka bean, iris and opoponax. A powdery, resinous and slightly smoky depth sits under the sweet, gourmand core, while citrus and spice stay in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or night out. Most find it feminine, and some read it as classic. Erik Kormann November and Memo Paris Manoa have a close profile.

Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia

8.6

Guerlain · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

8.5

Guerlain · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is an oriental women's scent that opens with citrus, moves through a powdery floral heart and settles into sweet, resinous vanilla; it has been discontinued. The opening of lavender, lemon and bergamot is bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rose add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tolu balm turns warm, creamy, spicy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Night-out and evening wear lead, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Idylle (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Guerlain · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that leans towards spring and summer, and sits most comfortably in daily and leisure wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a noticeable trail close by without filling a room. Most voters pick spring, followed by summer and fall. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Its character reads largely feminine. It opens with raspberry, lychee, rose and freesia, which give a fruity freshness. In the heart, peony, lilac, lily of the valley and jasmine push the floral side towards green and powdery. White musk and patchouli close it on a soft, lightly sweet base.

Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita

7.3

Guerlain · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is a fresh, youthful feminine scent that softens citrus and fruit with a light floral sweetness. It opens with pink grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, orange blossom, pear and osmanthus bring a fruity, floral sweetness. White musk, cedar and moss settle underneath and tidy that sweetness up, while the accords keep a slightly synthetic sparkle. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick summer and spring. It leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear, and is rarely chosen for evenings or nights out. It reads feminine, though many also call it modern. Versace Yellow Diamond Intense and Nina Ricci Nina Fleur have a close profile.