2022
Eau Secrète

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Guerlain  ·  Sold as unisex

Eau Secrète

The quiet moment when an office day transitions into a late dinner reservation, where the scent of warm woods and powdery notes creates a cocoon of understated confidence.

3.8041 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
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Eau SecrètePremium · $100–250
100%Similar accords, often for lessWhite Musk · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate14% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak28%
Weak9%
Moderate50%
Long lasting14%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate9% say strong or enormous
Intimate65%
Moderate26%
Strong5%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

NotesAs listed

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Summer
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex32%
♀
Feminine64%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Eau Secrète by Guerlain, launched in 2022, is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for both women and men. It builds on the brand's tradition of using luxurious materials with an intriguing blend of musky, powdery, animalic, and sweet notes. The composition opens with a rich, complex warmth that feels intimate and close to skin, evolving into a subtle, enveloping base that combines the softness of powder with deep, sensual undertones.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the musky base develops slowly over time, so it's best to let it settle close to skin rather than filling a room. This fragrance is ideal for evening wear when you want something that whispers rather than shouts.

Fig. 01 — Eau Secrète, Guerlain

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Designer Guerlain

More from the house · founded 1828 · France

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.80/ 5 · 41 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love29%
Like46%
OK10%
Dislike5%
Hate10%
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