Habit Rouge L'Instinct
“Habit Rouge L'Instinct by Guerlain is a Leather fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
A polarising scent — a citrus, green composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2022, Habit Rouge L'Instinct by Guerlain is crafted by perfumer Delphine Jelk and represents the house's commitment to innovation and luxurious materials. This Leather fragrance opens with a bright burst of green notes and grapefruit before transitioning into an aromatic heart that includes cannabis and mate. The base features red rose, leather, patchouli, and vanilla, creating a complex interplay between freshness and warmth, spiciness, and smokiness.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
How It Wears
Application Tips
For best effect, apply this fragrance in light layers. The bright top notes are fleeting, but they set up the rich base notes that develop over time. It's ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with your activities.
Delphine Jelk
Founding perfumer · 99 fragrances
Designer Guerlain
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp clarity of an early morning walk through a park, where the fresh scent of citrus and greenery is punctuated by the subtle smokiness of distant barbecues.
Fig. 01 — Habit Rouge L'Instinct, Guerlain
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