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L'Âme d'Un Héros
The crisp morning air before a long hike, where the invigorating scent of citrus and herbs prepares you for an adventure ahead.
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L'Âme d'Un HérosPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessCK One Gold · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Paul Guerlain crafted L'Âme d'Un Héros as a tribute to the bold and adventurous spirit of its wearer. This Citrus Aromatic fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, lemon, and neroli, creating an invigorating freshness that is immediately noticeable. As it develops, the composition reveals a complex interplay between sage, pepper, juniper berries, and ylang-ylang, adding layers of earthy warmth and herbal complexity. The base notes of vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin anchor the scent with rich, woody depth.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points, as it projects well. Allow it to develop over time; the initial burst of freshness gives way to deeper notes within about an hour. It is best suited for daytime wear when its vibrant character can shine.
Fig. 01 — L'Âme d'Un Héros, Guerlain
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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
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 6%.