BergamotOpens with
FigHeart
SandalwoodDries 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
Perle Impériale
The moment when an office day transitions into a dinner reservation, without needing to change clothes — a scent that feels both polished and intimate.
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Perle ImpérialePremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessPolo Explorer · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, sandalwood and leather8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Perle Impériale, crafted by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2024, is an exclusive limited edition fragrance that celebrates the luminous beauty of pearls and their symbolic significance. The scent opens with a bright burst of bergamot, leading to a heart of rich fig and powdery notes, evoking the charm of a pearl. The base layers of sandalwood, leather, and myrrh create a warm and spicy foundation that draws inspiration from both Eastern and Western traditions. This distinctive composition is housed in an iconic Flacon aux Abeilles bottle, embellished with pearly white cabochons and sparkling crystals from Swarovski.
Apply two sprays for the best effect. The citrus opening is bright but fades within an hour, so let it settle before heading out. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it ideal for daytime wear in cooler settings.
Fig. 01 — Perle Impériale, 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 originalPerle ImpérialeGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Ralph Lauren · 2007Polo ExplorerShares Bergamot, Sandalwood and Leather$40–100★ 4.08 (577)50%Match
Zara · 2019S4ND4LW00DShares Bergamot, Sandalwood and Leatherunder $40★ 4.08 (146)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds patchouli, white floral and fresh spicy; shares bergamot and leather.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 25%.