2001
Too Much Champs Elysees Vital Sensations
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Too Much Champs Elysees Vital Sensations

The first light of spring in Paris — where fresh bergamot and lilac give way to the lush embrace of mimosa and jasmine, all anchored by a subtle almond warmth.

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Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralgreenyellow floralpowderyalmondfresh spicy
Too Much Champs Elysees Vital SensationsPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

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Moderate22%
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Eternal44%
SillageStrong75% say strong or enormous
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Moderate25%
Strong58%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

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04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Jean-Paul Guerlain launched Too Much Champs Elysees Vital Sensations in 2001, a fragrance that encapsulates the essence of Parisian elegance with its lush floral and green accords. The composition opens with Calabrian bergamot and lilac, creating a fresh, vibrant top note that transitions into the heart of mimosa petals, hyacinth, heliotrope, jasmine, and narcissus. These notes interweave to create an ethereal bouquet that is both delicate and intoxicating. The base of almond wood and amber adds a warm, powdery finish, grounding the fragrance with a touch of sophistication.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms gradually; apply it lightly at first and allow it to develop on your skin over time. The powdery base notes take about an hour to fully settle in, so plan accordingly for optimal wear.

Fig. 01 — Too Much Champs Elysees Vital Sensations, Guerlain

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03 · The nose

Jean-Paul Guerlain

The last Guerlain

Jean-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
89fragrances
1937born
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4.43/ 5 · 28 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 4%.

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