2016
Guiding Water
Guillaume FlavignyThe nose · 47 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense (2023)Portrait →

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The Harmonist  ·  Sold as unisex

Guiding Water

The refreshing coolness of water on your skin, the moment you step into a serene, tranquil environment where nature's essence is captured in every breath.

3.88259 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
ozonicaquaticfloralwhite floralmusky
Guiding Water

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate37% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak9%
Moderate52%
Long lasting28%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate27% say strong or enormous
Intimate14%
Moderate59%
Strong22%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine5%
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Unisex41%
♀
Feminine54%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Guiding Water by The Harmonist was launched in 2016 as a Floral Aquatic fragrance designed to evoke the freshness and tranquility of water. Created by perfumer Guillaume Flavigny, it opens with ozonic and aquatic notes that feel like a crisp splash on your skin, followed by the subtle sweetness of watermelon and lotus. The heart is dominated by cyclamen and jasmine, adding a soft floral touch before settling into a musky base with a hint of white pepper for warmth.

How to wear it

Guiding Water has a light sillage and a moderate longevity. For best results, apply it directly to pulse points like wrists and neck for a subtle yet lasting effect. It reads better close to the skin rather than filling a room, so a few well-placed sprays are sufficient.

Fig. 01 — Guiding Water, The Harmonist

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03 · The nose

Guillaume Flavigny

From the Prix du Jeune Parfumeur to Givaudan Paris

Guillaume Flavigny is a French perfumer who studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA and the Givaudan School of Perfumery.

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Designer The Harmonist

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.88/ 5 · 259 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 12%.

Love32%
Like37%
OK19%
Dislike10%
Hate2%
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