NeroliOpens with
JasmineHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Le Bolshoi Saison 2012 La Traviata
The hush before a grand performance, where each note prepares the senses for an unfolding drama.
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Le Bolshoi Saison 2012 La TraviataPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessLight Blue Escape to Panarea · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Guerlain, Le Bolshoi Saison 2012 La Traviata is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance crafted by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like bergamot and bitter orange, leading to a heart of white florals such as jasmine and ylang-ylang. These are anchored by warm amber, vanilla, and tonka bean in the base, creating a harmonious blend that evokes both brightness and warmth. This fragrance captures the essence of Guerlain's luxurious use of materials and their innovative spirit.
Apply two sprays to capture the full transition from bright citrus to warm vanilla. The fragrance blooms over time, so allow it to settle on your skin rather than layering heavily.
Fig. 01 — Le Bolshoi Saison 2012 La Traviata, 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
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 24%.