Secret Intention
“Secret Intention by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh, aromatic composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2001 by Jean-Paul Guerlain, Secret Intention is a Floral EDP that captures the essence of French elegance and innovation. The composition opens with fresh, aromatic notes of tea, coriander, and cardamom, which are balanced by vibrant citrus elements like bergamot and lemon. At its heart, peony and jasmine mingle with neroli to create a soft floral bouquet. The base notes of tonka bean, sandalwood, and vanilla add warmth and depth, rounding out the fragrance with a comforting embrace.
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Application Tips
Apply Secret Intention in light layers — the citrus and tea top notes are bright but fleeting. The heart and base notes develop gradually over time, so it's best to let them unfold naturally throughout the day.
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 quiet confidence of stepping into a well-appointed library, where fresh green notes blend with warm woods and vanilla to create a cocoon of sophistication.
Fig. 01 — Secret Intention, Guerlain
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