17
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Eau de Guerlain
feminine
Created by Jean-Paul Guerlain
Eau de Guerlain by Guerlain is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Eau de Guerlain was launched in 1974. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Paul Guerlain. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Bergamot, Mint, Caraway, Lavender, Carnation, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Rose and Patchouli; base notes are Oakmoss, Neroli, Musk and Amber.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
9%
Win
67%
Spr
100%
Sum
24%
Fall
Day & Night
94%
Day
16%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
819 votes
4.28
Love it
38147%
Like it
34642%
OK
364%
Dislike
536%
Hate it
30%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 43 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Eau de Guerlain is a highly regarded but under-the-radar Guerlain fragrance that impresses with its longevity and modern sensibility despite its citrus-forward profile. The community appreciates its sophisticated balance of bright citrus, herbs, and creamy warmth, though some lament that reformulations have altered the character of older vintages. It's recommended for those seeking a quality, contemporary take on classic citrus fragrances.
Strengths
- Exceptional longevity for an EDT with lemon verbena that extends citrus into heart phase
- Modern, bright, and creamy character with sparkling citrus and herbs
- Underrated gem that deserves more recognition in the fragrance community
- Well-crafted oakmoss recreation that maintains the original profile
Weaknesses
- Can be difficult to find and not widely displayed in retail
- Formulation changes over vintages due to oakmoss regulations
- Some feel newer versions lack the creaminess and 'melty' quality of older formulations
Best for
Summer wearFresh/green fragrance enthusiastsOffice and everyday wearThose seeking modern classic citrus
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
