Perle Impériale
“Perle Impériale by Guerlain is a fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a woody, powdery composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Perle Impériale, crafted by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2024, is an exclusive limited edition fragrance that celebrates the luminous beauty of pearls and their symbolic significance. The scent opens with a bright burst of bergamot, leading to a heart of rich fig and powdery notes, evoking the charm of a pearl. The base layers of sandalwood, leather, and myrrh create a warm and spicy foundation that draws inspiration from both Eastern and Western traditions. This distinctive composition is housed in an iconic Flacon aux Abeilles bottle, embellished with pearly white cabochons and sparkling crystals from Swarovski.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays for the best effect. The citrus opening is bright but fades within an hour, so let it settle before heading out. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it ideal for daytime wear in cooler settings.
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 moment when an office day transitions into a dinner reservation, without needing to change clothes — a scent that feels both polished and intimate.
Fig. 01 — Perle Impériale, Guerlain
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