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Shalimar

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:00:14 +0200

The top note draws its freshness from a high dose of hesperides (especially bergamot). The floral hues that follow give the perfume a sense of escapism and opulence with embracing and powdery accents of iris, jasmine and rose. Iris leaves a sensual trail enhanced by the famous vanilla scent and balsamic notes such as opoponax.

Champs Elysées

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:59:16 +0200

Mitsouko

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:54:03 +0200

Mitsouko appeared on the market at a time when the tomboy style became fashionable; women began to claim new freedom and assert themselves. Mitsouko, one of the most famous chypre-based scents, satisfies the needs of this independent kind of woman: an original fragrance full of character.The basic accord is standard chypre, with a fresh bergamot top note, a fruity and floral peach, jasmine and rose-scented middle note, and, a characteristic of chypre scents, an end note of oakmoss and vetiver with a touch of pepper and cinnamon.

Jardins de Bagatelle

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:44:23 +0200

Dedicated to cheerful, blooming and spontaneous women, Jardins de Bagatelle is the fragrance of happiness.
The bouquet of white flowers is composed of neroli, rose, jasmine, gardenia and magnolia, accompanying and sublimating the spellbinding scent of tuberose.

Samsara

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41:30 +0200

The freshness of bergamot melts into a floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, iris and ylang ylang. Sandalwood mingled with powdery accents brings sensuality to the composition.

L'Heure Bleue

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:27:18 +0200

Top note: Bergamot, anise.Middle note: Carnation, orange blossoms, rose and tuberose.End note: Heliotrope, iris, vanilla, musk.

L'INSTANT DE GUERLAIN

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:26:14 +0200

Luminous and fragile, Chinese magnolia has the leading role. Both full-bodied and transparent, it evokes a romantic and mysterious moment. With white flowers like sambac jasmine and ylang-ylang in the supporting roles, along with vanilla, benzoin and musk accords, as well as a glimpse of a “citrus honey” accord.

Insolence

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:23:21 +0200

Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte whipped up an over-dosed, triumphant violet, ‘worlds away from the delicate, half-tint whisper that it usually represents.’ A ‘sparkling burst of red berries’ note brings a juicy, fruity character. The trail unveils an iris accord strengthened with touches of balm.

L'Instant Magic

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:21:25 +0200

After a bergamot (att’n à l’ortho en vo) opening, the fragrance unveils a musky-floral heart with fresh notes of rose and freesia. The white-musk dry-down worked into a ‘muscinade’ (a wink and a nod to the famous Guerlinade) is warmed up with woods and a touch of almond. Designed by Randa Hammami, of Symrise, in collaboration with Sylvaine Delacourte.

GUERLAIN HOMME

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:46:55 +0200

A refreshing ear composed around a mojito accord (lime, mint, rum). Bergamot, rhubarb and green tea reinforce the sensation of freshness. Geranium brings a hint of flowers. The woody drydown blends vetiver and cedar. Designed at Firmenich, by Thierry Wasser.