Lemon VerbenaOpens with
PetitgrainHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Philtre d'Amour
The sunlit patio of a Mediterranean villa where the air hums with the mingled scents of citrus trees, white flowers, and earthy spices.
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Philtre d'AmourPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessNeroli Letters · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Philtre d'Amour by Guerlain was launched in 2000 and is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain, the composition opens with lemon verbena and Amalfi lemon, bringing a vibrant freshness that transitions into an aromatic heart of bergamot and petitgrain. The white floral notes of jasmine and neroli provide a delicate touch, while myrrh and patchouli add depth and warmth to the base. This fragrance exemplifies Guerlain's tradition of using luxurious and rare materials, creating a scent that is both fresh and sensual.
Apply Philtre d'Amour to pulse points for an immediate burst of lemon verbena and Amalfi lemon. The floral heart unfolds after about 30 minutes, while the base notes of myrrh and patchouli emerge gradually over a couple of hours. For optimal wear, avoid heavy layering as it allows each note to develop naturally.
Fig. 01 — Philtre d'Amour, 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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The originalPhiltre d'AmourGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Montblanc · 2026Neroli LettersAll 3 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 4.28 (124)58%Match
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Adds woody, leather and warm spicy; shares bergamot and neroli and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 9%.