Rue de la Paix
“Rue de la Paix by Guerlain is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a woody, floral composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Rue de la Paix, launched by Guerlain in 1908 and crafted by Jacques Guerlain, is an iconic Floral Aldehyde fragrance that epitomizes the brand's commitment to luxury and innovation. It opens with a vibrant blend of lavender and bergamot, which gives way to a heart of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base notes of amber, woody elements, and musk create a warm and enveloping finish. This fragrance was one of the early examples where aldehydes were used, adding a fresh spicy twist that sets it apart from its contemporaries.
Composition & Character
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The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Rue de la Paix to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so layering it over a moisturizer can help extend its warmth throughout the day.
Jacques Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances · b. 1874 · French
“When I created Shalimar, I was thinking of the great love stories — of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.”
Jacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art. Working in the legendary Guerlain laboratory on the Champs-Élysées, he drew inspiration from love, literature, and travel to create fragrances of unprecedented emotional depth. Shalimar, inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal and his love affair with a woman whose identity remains mysterious, is perhaps the most celebrated perfume in history.
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The story behind the bottle.
The bustle of Parisian streets where the crisp scent of lavender and bergamot mingles with the warm notes of rose and musk, evoking a sense of lasting city charm.
Fig. 01 — Rue de la Paix, Guerlain
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