Pink PepperOpens with
JasmineHeart
CedarDries down to
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Carmen Le Bolshoi
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.
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Carmen Le BolshoiPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessRose · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares jasmine, cedar and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Carmen Le Bolshoi, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
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More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalCarmen Le BolshoiGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2011RoseShares Jasmine, Cedar and Muskunder $40★ 4.00 (216)55%Match
Ajmal · 2016SignifyShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.81 (32)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds patchouli, leather and warm spicy; shares cedar.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 26%.