Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain founded the brand that bears his name in 1828. “Glory is ephemeral …only renown is long-lasting,” he liked to say. Indeed, like its classics scents, the brand has seen fashion trends come and go for almost two centuries. We really must mention Jicky, launched in 1889, which could well be described as the first modern fragrance. Then came L’Heure Bleue (1914), Mitsouko (1919) and Shalimar (1925) a gentle oriental, and the house’s signature scent. These three perfumes can still be counted – along with the men’s scents Vetiver (1959) and Habit Rouge (1965) – amongst the brand’s biggest successes. Also present in cosmetics, today the house of Guerlain propose a variety of fragrances, ranging from the freshness of the Aqua Allegoria line to custom-made scents, via the extremely exclusive ‘L’Art et la Matière’ collection (Iris Ganache, Rose Barbare, Bois d’Armenie, Cruel Gardenia…).
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Lys Soleia’s fresh and sparkling opening blends bergamot and lemon with palm-leaf notes that grant the fragrance a green aspect. Composed around lily, the floral heart is paired with ylang-ylang... Read On
Myrrhe et Délires opens with fresh and fruity notes as well as spicy ones. The heart reveals rose and iris intertwined with myrrh, which projects botanical, resinous, ambry and almost sunny facet... Read On
Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisée opens with dazzling citrus notes. In the heart, you’ll recognize the emblematic Guerlain Homme pairing of mint and geranium, intertwined with a mojito accord. The dryd... Read On
The perfume opens with a note of black cherry enhanced with a sweet combination of almond, berries and bergamot. The heart intertwines essence of Bulgarian rose with Turkish rose absolute, as wel... Read On
Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau opens with notes of bergamot, neroli and grapefruit. The floral heart is composed of Damask rose, iris and grandiflora jasmine (from Grasse, India and Egypt). The co... Read On
At the top, the perfume reveals white lilac, as well as green and floral notes. The composition’s central flower, jasmine, wafts from the heart. You’ll also find rose and a sweet, honeyed effect.... Read On
Fresher than the original Idylle, and less chypry, Idylle Eau Sublime opens with eau de rose paired with a lychee accord. The heart features more rose, intertwined with a jasmine-peach duo. The t... Read On
Habit Rouge L’Eau is less oriental, and much more citrusy than its older brother. Habit Rouge’s bitter Seville orange note is paired here with a hazelnut-wood accord. The heart of the fragrance f... Read On
The fragrance’s fresh opening blends bergamot, cyclamen and galbanum, which grants a green facet. The floral heart is composed around jasmine paired with freesia and lily-of-the-valley. The trail... Read On
More powdery and gourmand than the original Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial opens with a fresh flight of bergamot and hedione. The floral heart twines rose, iris and jasmine with a candied-frui... Read On