Les Voyages Olfactifs 05 Paris-Shanghai
“Les Voyages Olfactifs 05 Paris-Shanghai by Guerlain is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, powdery composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Les Voyages Olfactifs 05 Paris-Shanghai by Guerlain, launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumer Thierry Wasser, is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that captures the essence of two iconic cities. The composition opens with an aromatic blend of star anise and bergamot, creating a vibrant freshness that transitions into a heart of mimosa, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom, bringing an airy floral quality to the scent. The base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, cedar, and vetiver provide a warm, woody foundation with subtle powdery undertones.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
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Foundation
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers, as it blooms gradually over time. The top notes are bright but fade quickly, allowing the floral heart to emerge after about an hour. For a balanced experience, avoid heavy application; two sprays should suffice for a lasting impression.
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 intimacy of a late-night train ride between Paris and Shanghai — where the crispness of star anise meets the warm embrace of vanilla and sandalwood.
Fig. 01 — Les Voyages Olfactifs 05 Paris-Shanghai, Guerlain
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