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Terracotta Eau de Toilette
The afternoon sun on a terracotta roof — the initial burst of citrus gives way to the rich, warm embrace of vanilla and coconut.
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Terracotta Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
78%Similar accords, often for lessLa African Drummer · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Terracotta Eau de Toilette by Guerlain, launched in 2024 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that marries the brightness of citrus with the warmth of vanilla and coconut. The opening notes of bergamot and coconut create a fresh yet tropical sensation, while the heart of tiare, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and orange blossom brings a lush floral bouquet to life. The composition settles into a base of vanilla and musk, providing an enveloping sweetness that feels both comforting and luxurious.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its tropical top notes to shine through. As it settles into your skin over an hour or so, the floral heart and base will come forward, making it ideal for both daytime freshness and evening warmth.
Fig. 01 — Terracotta Eau de Toilette, 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
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More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 12%.