Mandarin OrangeOpens with
ImmortelleHeart
VanillaDries 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 unisex
Flacon Tortue
A cozy library where the scent of warm woods and sweet spices lingers in the air, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity.
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Flacon TortuePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessDonna Karan · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 27 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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When to Wear
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Guerlain, Flacon Tortue is a woody spicy fragrance created by Thierry Wasser. This composition begins with the bright zing of mandarin orange and cardamom, giving way to an array of sweet and fruity notes like apricot and pink pepper. The heart features magnolia, immortelle, osmanthus, jasmine, rose, and orange blossom, creating a lush floral bouquet. The base is warm and enveloping, with vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, white musk, incense, and cedar providing depth and richness.
Flacon Tortue has a rich base that takes time to develop fully. Apply it generously on pulse points for best effect, allowing the warmth and spiciness to unfold gradually throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Flacon Tortue, 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
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalFlacon TortueGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Donna Karan · 1992Donna KaranShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.15 (274)45%Match
Donna Karan · 1994DKShares 6 of its 27 notes$40–100★ 4.58 (231)48%Match
Swiss ArabianDelightShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.00 (17)45%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2013ClassAll 5 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.88 (16)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds woody, patchouli and leather; shares cedar and vanilla and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 13%.