Best Guerlain Perfumes
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Guerlain is one of the oldest perfume houses in the world. Their first perfume was launched as far back as 1830, but it wasn't until 1853 it gained international recognition after Empress Eugénie, the wife of French Emperor Napoléon III, started using it.
A lot of Traditional Guerlain fragrances are described as having the Guerlinade accord, that's how long and how strong they have been in the game. Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain founded the company in Paris in 1828, and the Guerlain family ran it until 1994, when it was purchased by the French multinational corporation LVMH. This didn't dilute the quality of Guerlain fragrances people had known and loved, and of all of them, we have selected our best ones. These are the best Guerlain fragrances for both men and women.
BEST GUERLAIN PERFUMES FOR WOMEN
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Mon Guerlain Florale by Guerlain
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain
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L'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain
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Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain
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Mon Guerlain by Guerlain
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Mon Guerlain Florale by Guerlain
Mon is a delicate and elegant floral perfume, a well-balanced, powdery floral with an iris undertone. This perfume is essentially the traditional Mon Guerlain DNA with more flowers; it has a hint of sweetness but is not overwhelming, and a depth to it that makes it suitable for both winter and summer. Lily-of-the-Valley is easily detectable, and nothing else is exactly distinguishable after that because all the notes are very well blended.
- Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, and Lavender
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies LilyoftheValley, YlangYlang, Neroli, Peach, Jasmine Sambac, Peony, and Floral Notes
- Base notes: At the base, Sandalwood, Iris and Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Floral
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
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Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain
Guerlain is the master of vanilla, bar none. Shalimar begins with a bright, zesty, mostly bergamot scent, followed by smokey incense and leather. It gradually loses its brightness as the citrus fades, and the aroma suddenly deepens and darkens. As it gets richer, the incense, spices, and animalic notes really come through, and they are all hidden under a cozy blanket of the most magnificent vanilla that has ever existed. It would seem as though vanilla was made especially for this perfume.
- Top notes: Opens with Mandarin Orange, Cedar, lemon, Bergamot, and citruses
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Jasmine, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Iris
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Civet, Opoponax, Leather, Incense, Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Spicy
- Longevity: 8 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
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L'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain
L'Instant is a classic floral-fruity perfume, typical of the perfumes popular at the time it was launched. Given that this is a mainstream Guerlain offering, it's no surprise that it's a cut above the slew of floral-fruities that crowded department store shelves in the 90s.
L'Instant begins with a delicious mandarin orange note that is immediately accompanied by gentle white florals. Lush, creamy magnolia dominates, supported by sweet ylang-ylang and a trace of crisp jasmine. The floral accord adds just the proper amount of sweetness before becoming slightly powdery. And just as things are about to become sour, vanilla brightens things up, bringing the proper dose of sweetness to the mix.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot, Red Apple, and Mandarin Orange
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Jasmine, YlangYlang, Iris, and Magnolia
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla, and White Honey
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber floral
- Longevity: 6 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
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Samsara Eau de Parfum by Guerlain
Samsara takes you to a mystical, mysterious, enigmatic, sensual, fascinating, and spiritual realm. This perfume is for anyone who wishes to feel calm and comfortable, yet strong, dominant, and confident wherever they go. It is wonderfully crafted and made of solid sandalwood. However, jasmine here is exotic rather than floral, powdered to perfection, spicy, and woodsy. Samsara is ageless, sensual but not vulgar, available all year and for any event.
- Top notes: Opens with Lemon, Green Notes, Bergamot, Peach, and YlangYlang
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Violet, Rose, Orris, Narcissus, Jasmine and iris
- Base notes: At the base, Musk, Amber, TOnka Bean, Iris, Vanilla, and sandalwood
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Woody
- Longevity: 7 hours
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection: Moderate
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Mon Guerlain by Guerlain
Mon Guerlain feels just like a warm cuddle. This fragrance is straightforward, fluffy, and feminine. Lavender is dominant, yet soft in this blend, and all of the notes complement each other well. As it dries, patchouli and sandalwood become more noticeable but it remains a delicate flower perfume that is subtle, mature, and beautiful.
It can easily become a signature perfume because it is so versatile in terms of time, season, and event. However, it is not the best idea for a hot date because it does not scream sexiness; it is all about being a nice woman.
- Top notes: Opens with Bergamot and Lavender
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Rose, Jasmine Sambac, and Iris
- Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Benzoin, Licorice, Australian Sandalwood, Coumarin, and Tahitian Vanilla
- Perfume Gender: Feminine
- Scent Accord: Amber Woody
- Longevity: 5 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
BEST GUERLAIN PERFUMES FOR MEN
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L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain
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Vetiver by Guerlain
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Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) by Guerlain
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Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain
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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain
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L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain
L’Homme Ideal is a trendy masculine fragrance that you should have in your arsenal. It is a fantastic one-of-a-kind scent with an amusing vanilla, leather, and almond mix. It is sweet, yet manly, comfortable and sensual; a lovely, sweet, drunken perfume with a leather background. It is sweet and acidic at first, but changes to sweetness and booziness, followed by leather, the perfect dream.
- Top notes: Opens with Orange Blossom, Rosemary, and Bitter Orange
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Tonka Bean and Almond
- Base notes: At the base, Cedar, Vetiver, and Leather
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Woody Aromatic
- Longevity: 6 hours plus
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection: Moderate
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Vetiver by Guerlain
Vetiver is a lovely fragrance. It starts off citrusy and aromatic, giving way quickly to a somewhat more peppery and slightly soapy center with powdery overtones. The vetiver in this blend is wonderful, fresh, and incredibly authentic. The background becomes warmer, earthier, and woodier as the perfume develops. So it is safe to say Vetiver is woody and dry, but with a persistent brightness, a fragrance that stands out in a crowd of the mass-produced blue aquatic fragrances that flood the market.
- Top notes: Opens with Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Neroli, Nutmeg, Lemon, tobacco, and Bergamot
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Sandalwood, Orris, Sage, Carnation, pepper, and Vetiver
- Base notes: At the base, Amber TOnka Bean, Myrrh, Civet, Leather, Oakmoss, and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Woody Aromatic
- Longevity: 6 hours plus
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
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Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) by Guerlain
The idea of a Mojito scent is truly hard to pass . With a vibrant lime opening with spicy mint, and a touch of sweetness followed by a dose of rum, you would be blown away at how a fragrance could capture a drink so perfectly. It's not like the mint used in any other fragrance, you really do get the feeling you put your nose to a sprig of mint on top of a glass of mojito.
This zesty astringent citrus-mint combination freshness is subdued with some typical Guerlain almondy creaminess after a while, which is achieved here by light floral notes, patchouli and cedar.
- Top notes: Opens with Rum, Spicy Mint, and Lime
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Floral Notes
- Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Cedar, and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Woody Aromatic
- Longevity: 5 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Light
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L’Homme Ideal Cool by Guerlain
L’Homme Ideal Cool is all about zingy mint and anise. It's a really green and leafy perfume, and if you need the perfume version of coffee, this hits you right in the nose and wakes you up. The mint, vetiver, anise, patchouli, and ambroxan symphony in the performance leads to a softer, almondy drydown that is also notably pregnant with vetiver and some type of pleasant smokiness, but most importantly stays fresh and cool for the time being. It's intricate, one-of-a-kind, exquisite, fresh, and clean.
- Top notes: Opens with Orange, Anise, Mint, and Bergamot
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Neroli, Water Notes, and Almond
- Base notes: At the base, Patchouli, Ambroxan, and Vetiver
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Aromatic Fougere
- Longevity: 6 hours plus
- Sillage: Strong
- Projection: Wide
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L'Instant De Guerlain Pour Homme by Guerlain
L'Instant De Guerlain Pour Homme is a lovely slightly sweet, spicy woody juice that blooms with jasmine and tea; it also has a black patchouli undertone that shows itself throughout the development, continuing as a solitary player in drydown after several hours. It has a subtle chocolate background that develops at the heart but never becomes the major attraction. In conclusion, it is a premium refined fragrance for a middle-aged or older gentleman.
- Top notes: Opens with Jasmine, Grapefruit, Anise, Bergamot, and Lemon
- Middle notes: At the heart of the fragrance lies Lavender, Cedar, Tea, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Cacao
- Base notes: At the base, Elemi Resin, Hibiscus seed, and Natural Musk
- Perfume Gender: Masculine
- Scent Accord: Woody Spicy
- Longevity: 6 hours
- Sillage: Moderate
- Projection: Moderate
Conclusion
Usually when something has been done for years, it starts to lose its touch, it starts to fade into something that slowly becomes unrecognizable. But not Guerlain fragrances; their quality has improved with time, leaving people always wanting more.
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