- Spiritueuse Double Vanille — Vanilla, gourmand and white floral; opens with incense and pink pepper and dries down to vanilla and benzoin.
- Angelique Noire — Amber, aromatic and floral; opens with angelica and pear and dries down to angelica and vanilla.
- Cuir Béluga — Leather, amber and powdery; opens with mandarin and aldehydic notes and dries down to suede and vanilla.
- Guerlain Homme — Citrus, fresh and woody; opens with lime and bergamot and dries down to vetiver and cedar.
- Habit Rouge — Amber, woody and citrus; opens with lemon and brazilian rosewood and dries down to vanilla and leather.
- Héritage — Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic; opens with lavender and aldehydes and dries down to sandalwood and amber.
- Idylle — Floral, white floral and musky; opens with tincture of rose and freesia and dries down to musk and patchouli.
- L'Heure Bleue — Floral, powdery and amber; opens with ozonic notes and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla and ambroxan.
- L'Homme Idéal — Woody, citrus and aromatic; opens with citruses and bitter orange and dries down to leather and cedar.
- L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum — Woody, vanilla and amber; opens with almond and spices and dries down to tonka bean and leather.
- L'Homme Idéal Eau de Toilette — Woody, gourmand and amber; opens with citrus and rosemary and dries down to vetiver and cedarwood.
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême — Woody, warm spicy and tobacco; opens with almond and pink pepper and dries down to tobacco and leather.
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme — Woody, aromatic and earthy; opens with basil and bergamot and dries down to cedar and vetiver.
- Mon Guerlain — Floral, vanilla and woody; opens with lavender and bergamot and dries down to tahitian vanilla and coumarin.
- Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense — Vanilla, amber and woody; opens with lavender and mandarin orange and dries down to coumarin and patchouli.
- Rose Barbare — Floral, rose and earthy; opens with aldehydes and bergamot and dries down to patchouli and leather.
- Santal Royal — Woody, amber and musky; opens with bergamot and cardamom and dries down to sandalwood and amber.
- Shalimar — Amber, vanilla and citrus; opens with citruses and bergamot and dries down to incense and vanilla.
What Guerlain smells like
Guerlain's fragrances lean woody, amber and vanilla. Most sit in the oriental and woody families.
Notes that recur across the range: bergamot, patchouli, cedar and vanilla. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 11 EDP, 6 EDT and 1 Eau de Parfum.
Where to start with Guerlain
Not sure which Guerlain to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 8 for men, 5 for women, 5 unisex).
- Most loved: Guerlain Mon Guerlain — the highest-rated Guerlain profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Guerlain Angelique Noire — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: Guerlain Guerlain Homme — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Guerlain Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Guerlain Cuir Béluga — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Guerlain
Because Guerlain's style leans woody and amber, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Guerlain profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Guerlain FAQ
What does Guerlain smell like?
Guerlain's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, amber and vanilla, with bergamot, patchouli and cedar coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Guerlain fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Guerlain Angelique Noire has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Guerlain fragrance is best for summer?
Guerlain Guerlain Homme is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with lime and bergamot.
Where can I buy or sample Guerlain?
Each Guerlain profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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