Eau de Parfum2011
Idylle Eau Sublime
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →

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Guerlain  ·  Sold as feminine

Idylle Eau Sublime

A sunlit garden in the early evening, where the air is filled with the delicate scent of blooming flowers and the sweet touch of ripe litchi.

4.041,023 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
rosefruitywhite floralmuskyfloralpowdery
Idylle Eau SublimePremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate49% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak8%
Moderate36%
Long lasting35%
Eternal13%
SillageModerate43% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate44%
Strong25%
Enormous18%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine2%
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Unisex0%
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Feminine98%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Idylle Eau Sublime by Guerlain, launched in 2011 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, is a Chypre Floral fragrance that marries the freshness of rose water and litchi with the warmth of jasmine and peach. The heart of this composition is richly floral, with notes of rose and jasmine, while the base offers a powdery musk and earthy patchouli. This balance creates an enchanting aura, where delicate florals are grounded by subtle musky and powdery undertones.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to pulse points — it opens with a bright floral burst that fades into a warm musky base over time. The scent reads best close to skin, so a heavier application at first pays off more than a light spritz.

Fig. 01 — Idylle Eau Sublime, Guerlain

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Thierry Wasser portrait
03 · The nose

Thierry Wasser

The guardian of Guerlain

Thierry 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
253fragrances
1961born
Frenchnationality

The Idylle line

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Designer Guerlain

More from the house · founded 1828 · France

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With Dior Dior Homme Cologne 2022

Adds citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic; shares white musk.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.04/ 5 · 1,023 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 14%.

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