LavenderOpens with
MimosaHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Petit Guerlain
The crisp air of an early morning walk through a lavender field, where the scent of fresh flowers and earthy notes blend into a soothing yet invigorating experience.
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48%Similar accords, often for lessLegend Special Edition 2012 · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Petit Guerlain, launched in 1994 by Jean-Paul Guerlain, is a composition that captures the essence of French elegance and innovation. This Citrus Aromatic fragrance opens with bright citruses like bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange, creating an invigorating freshness. The heart introduces mimosa, jasmine, and rose, adding layers of floral sweetness and warmth. The base notes of tonka bean and vanilla bring a powdery, sweet finish that lingers softly on the skin.
Petit Guerlain is best applied with two sprays to pulse points. The citrus top notes are bright but ephemeral, so it's ideal for daytime wear when you want an uplifting and fresh fragrance that transitions smoothly as the floral and powdery base notes emerge over time.
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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 29%, disliked or hated by 15%.