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Etat Libre d'Orange Experimentum Crucis vs Guerlain Idylle Duet
Idylle Duet is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CuminAppleLitchi
Heart
RoseHoneyJasmine
Base
AkigalawoodPatchouliMusk
Accords
Rose
100%
Woody
83%
Fresh spicy
69%
Oud
66%
Fruity
64%
Patchouli
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Experimentum Crucis was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Cumin, Apple and Litchi; middle notes are Rose, Honey and Jasmine; base notes are Akigalawood, Patchouli and Musk. "Newton, excuse us !Forgive us for taking inspiration from your Experimentum Crucis ! As your theory has changed our vision of the world, we have tried to create a fragrance that will change the world. Release the poetry of rainbows and gravity in a natural spray, and reach for a deeper understanding of the relationships between things." - a note from the brand.Top notes: apple, litchi, cumin Heart notes: honey, jasmine, rose Base notes: Akigalawood, musk, patchouliThe fragrance is available as a 100ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
RosePatchouli
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaPeonyJasmine
Base
Musk
Accords
Rose
100%
Floral
99%
White floral
86%
Patchouli
78%
Fresh
71%
Musky
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Idylle Duet by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women. Idylle Duet was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Rose and Patchouli; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Peony and Jasmine; base note is Musk. Guerlain presented Idylle Duet, the 4th version of Idylle, including a luxurious edition. Idylle Duet is a new face of fragrance Idylle – idyllic, feminine, floral and elegant.Focus of the fourth edition is on romance developing between ingredients of the composition. Roses and patchouli can be sensed from the very beginning of the composition.In top notes of Idylle Duet, Bulgarian roses and Indonesian patchouli play their romantic roles, accompanied by floral and very feminine choir of singing petals of lily of the valley, freesia, jasmine and peony. A base incorporates white musk and patchouli for the special pleasure of sensuality and elegance.Perfumer of this edition is Thierry Wasser, who was inspired by work of Hector Berlioz from 1841 - Les Nuits d'Ete to compose the new Guerlain Idylle Duet.The fragrance is available in a flacon shaped like its antecedent, as 35 ml EDP. Advertising campaign presents the fragrance in romantic spirit. Idylle Duet is presented to the market on April 4th 2011.
Notes in Common
33% sharedShared (4)
RoseJasminePatchouliMusk
Only in Experimentum Crucis
CuminAppleLitchiHoneyAkigalawood
Only in Idylle Duet
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaPeony
Rating
3.85vs3.97
Ratings
2,838vs434
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2019vs2011
Which should I buy?
Idylle Duet is the community's favourite of the two.
- Idylle Duet is rated higher by the community: 3.97 from 434 ratings, against 3.85 from 2,838.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Experimentum Crucis versus "moderate" for Idylle Duet.
- Experimentum Crucis is voted best for fall and winter; Idylle Duet for spring and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Idylle Duet if you want the higher-rated option; pick Experimentum Crucis if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.