Philtre d'Amour
“Philtre d'Amour by Guerlain is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a citrus, aromatic composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Philtre d'Amour by Guerlain was launched in 2000 and is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain, the composition opens with lemon verbena and Amalfi lemon, bringing a vibrant freshness that transitions into an aromatic heart of bergamot and petitgrain. The white floral notes of jasmine and neroli provide a delicate touch, while myrrh and patchouli add depth and warmth to the base. This fragrance exemplifies Guerlain's tradition of using luxurious and rare materials, creating a scent that is both fresh and sensual.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Philtre d'Amour to pulse points for an immediate burst of lemon verbena and Amalfi lemon. The floral heart unfolds after about 30 minutes, while the base notes of myrrh and patchouli emerge gradually over a couple of hours. For optimal wear, avoid heavy layering as it allows each note to develop naturally.
Jean-Paul Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 89 fragrances · b. 1937 · French
“I am the last Guerlain to make perfume. After me, the house continues — but the family chapter closes.”
Jean-Paul Guerlain is the fourth and final generation of Guerlain family perfumers, a lineage that spans nearly two centuries of French fragrance history. Taking the creative helm of the house in 1955, he continued the family's tradition of creating deeply personal, emotionally rich fragrances. His masterpieces — Habit Rouge, Vétiver, Samsara, and Héritage — are cornerstones of the perfume canon. Jean-Paul brought a more modern, sometimes daring sensibility to the Guerlain tradition, while always maintaining the house's legendary commitment to the finest raw materials.
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The story behind the bottle.
The sunlit patio of a Mediterranean villa where the air hums with the mingled scents of citrus trees, white flowers, and earthy spices.
Fig. 01 — Philtre d'Amour, Guerlain
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