Idylle Eau de Toilette bottle Idylle
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum bottle Décou-Vert

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Idylle Eau de Toilette
This one's a proper British garden party in a bottle. Expect a fresh, polite floral that's either 'understated elegance' or 'unmemorable' depending on who you ask. It's a bit divisive on longevity, but for many, it's Guerlain's accessible, warm weather darling.
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Our Verdict - Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
Divisive, perplexing, and at times downright unpleasant. What starts as a fresh, dewy floral quickly collapses into something synthetic and surprisingly ammonia-like. Some find beauty in its unique blend; others can't wash it off fast enough. Proceed with extreme caution and definitely don't blind buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 68% 44%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 12% 28%
Sweet 19% 12%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 0% 3%
Earthy 0% 10%
Animalic 12% 10%
Fresh 24% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Idylle EdT
Décou-Vert EdP

Notes

Only in Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
Green 54% Lily Of The Valley 46%
Shared Notes
Lilac 22% vs 35%
Jasmine 12% vs 22%
Only in Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
Magnolia 42%
Only in Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
Rainwater 40% Musk 34% Oakmoss 27%

Accords

Idylle Eau de Toilette Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
88%
Fresh
72%
87%
White Floral
69%
55%
Green
86%
61%
Rose
Aquatic
56%
51%
Musky
46%
Citrus
45%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Fresh shared
88%
72%
White Floral shared
87%
69%
Green shared
55%
86%
61%
56%
Musky shared
51%
46%
45%

Performance

Idylle Eau de Toilette Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Idylle Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean floral profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The delicate nature and perceived weak longevity by some reviewers also make it less suited for formal events where a more impactful scent might be preferred.

Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its initial fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear or an office setting if applied lightly. However, its often-criticised synthetic dry down and polarizing nature make it less ideal for dates or formal events where broad appeal is key. Performance is moderate, so it won't overwhelm in closer quarters.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Décou-Vert Eau de Parfum
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