Idylle
“Idylle by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, floral composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Idylle by Guerlain was launched in 2009, marking Thierry Wasser's first release after succeeding Jean-Paul Guerlain as the house perfumer. The composition is a soft and mainstream floral, featuring tincture of rose, freesia, litchi, and raspberry at its heart. While it offers a lush bouquet of jasmine, lilac, peony, and lily, it was met with a muted reaction from longtime Guerlain devotees who felt it was too close to generic celebrity-fragrance territory for such an esteemed house.
The fragrance opens with fresh, fruity top notes that give way to the rich florals before settling into a musky base. The green and musky undertones add depth without overpowering the floral heart.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
One or two sprays are enough — the fruity and fresh top notes give way quickly to the floral heart. The fragrance blooms over an hour, so apply it in advance for maximum effect. It pairs well with light layers or casual wear.
Thierry Wasser
Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French
Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of a woman who knows she doesn't need to shout to be heard, wearing this on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Fig. 01 — Idylle, Guerlain
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