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Jacques GuerlainThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Shalimar Parfum (1925)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Rue de la Paix
The bustle of Parisian streets where the crisp scent of lavender and bergamot mingles with the warm notes of rose and musk, evoking a sense of lasting city charm.
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Rue de la PaixPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessSAYAAD AL QULOOB · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Rue de la Paix, launched by Guerlain in 1908 and crafted by Jacques Guerlain, is an iconic Floral Aldehyde fragrance that epitomizes the brand's commitment to luxury and innovation. It opens with a vibrant blend of lavender and bergamot, which gives way to a heart of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base notes of amber, woody elements, and musk create a warm and enveloping finish. This fragrance was one of the early examples where aldehydes were used, adding a fresh spicy twist that sets it apart from its contemporaries.
Apply Rue de la Paix to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it over a moisturizer can help extend its warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Rue de la Paix, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
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Warmly received so far: loved by 65%, disliked or hated by 0%.