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Guerlain · Sold as unisex
Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with a hint of mint on the side.
Smells likefresh cut grass
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Aqua Allegoria Herba FrescaPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau par Kenzo Ice pour Femme · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares lemon and mint8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1999, Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca by Guerlain is a fragrance that stands as one of the most enduring and well-respected entries in the brand's ever-evolving Aqua Allegoria line. Created jointly by Jean-Paul Guerlain and the then-young Mathilde Laurent (who would later become Cartier’s in-house perfumer), Herba Fresca offers an unusually realistic, airy freshness that captures the essence of mint and green tea with remarkable clarity. The composition opens with a burst of lemon before diving into the heart of clover, mint, and green tea, which seamlessly transitions to a subtle floral finish of lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen.
Herba Fresca is designed to stay close to the skin and develop gradually over time. A light spritz in the morning will evolve throughout the day, revealing its full depth by evening. This makes it ideal for daytime wear, where the subtle floral notes can complement rather than overpower.
Fig. 01 — Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, Guerlain
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Jean-Paul Guerlain
The last GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history.
“You get deaf, you get blind, but you don’t lose your sense of smell.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain · Wallpaper*, December 2008
Co-created with Mathilde Laurent
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalAqua Allegoria Herba FrescaGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 2008L Eau par Kenzo Ice pour FemmeShares Lemon and Mint$40–100★ 3.78 (354)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 11%.