Carmen Le Bolshoi
“Carmen Le Bolshoi by Guerlain is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a white floral, musky composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2015 by Guerlain, Carmen Le Bolshoi is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance crafted by perfumer Thierry Wasser. The composition opens with the bright freshness of pink pepper and citruses before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and cedar. It settles into a musky base that adds warmth and depth. This fragrance embodies the opulent heritage of Guerlain, known for using luxurious materials in its perfumes.
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Application Tips
Apply Carmen Le Bolshoi sparingly — its powdery and musky base notes take center stage after about an hour. The pink pepper top note fades quickly, so a light spritz on pulse points ensures a seamless transition into the heart and base notes.
Thierry Wasser
Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French
Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.
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The story behind the bottle.
The final act of a Bolshoi performance, where the stage is bathed in warm lights and the air is filled with the lingering notes of an unforgettable performance.
Fig. 01 — Carmen Le Bolshoi, Guerlain
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