Tincture of RoseOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
MuskDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2010 →
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
Idylle
The quiet confidence of a woman who knows she doesn't need to shout to be heard, wearing this on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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IdyllePremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessPleasures Bloom · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Idylle by Guerlain was launched in 2009, marking Thierry Wasser's first release after succeeding Jean-Paul Guerlain as the house perfumer. The composition is a soft and mainstream floral, featuring tincture of rose, freesia, litchi, and raspberry at its heart. While it offers a lush bouquet of jasmine, lilac, peony, and lily, it was met with a muted reaction from longtime Guerlain devotees who felt it was too close to generic celebrity-fragrance territory for such an esteemed house.
The fragrance opens with fresh, fruity top notes that give way to the rich florals before settling into a musky base. The green and musky undertones add depth without overpowering the floral heart.
One or two sprays are enough — the fruity and fresh top notes give way quickly to the floral heart. The fragrance blooms over an hour, so apply it in advance for maximum effect. It pairs well with light layers or casual wear.
Fig. 01 — Idylle, 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
The Idylle line
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Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 22%.