LemonOpens with
BergamotHeart
OakmossDries down to
Jean-Paul GuerlainThe nose · 89 fragrances · also made Samsara Extrait (1989)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Guerlain · Sold as unisex
Eau de Guerlain
A bustling Parisian street in early spring, where the crispness of fresh air mingles with the subtle warmth of blooming flowers and the understated richness of woodsy aromas.
Smells likefresh cut grass
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Eau de GuerlainPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessVersace L'Homme · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Eau de Guerlain, launched by the renowned French house of Guerlain in 1974 and crafted by Jean-Paul Guerlain, is a sophisticated blend of citrus, aromatic, and fresh spicy notes. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst from lemon and bergamot, which then gives way to a heart filled with lavender, carnation, jasmine, and rose. It settles into a base of sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss, musk, and amber, creating an intriguing balance between freshness and warmth. This composition captures the essence of French elegance while offering a modern twist.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points; this fragrance blooms best when close to skin. The top notes are bright and will fade within an hour, but the warm base notes carry through the day. Ideal for daytime wear where it reads as fresh and invigorating.
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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
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Adds patchouli, leather and warm spicy; shares lemon and bergamot and 2 more notes.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 7%.