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Which Should You Buy?
This is Guerlain's take on a gentle tuberose, stripped of its indolic punch and enveloped in green freshness and signature vanilla. It's a delicate beauty, easy to wear and almost universally appealing, though some lament its polite projection given the price.
This one's a bit of a tricky customer - not quite the rose bomb some expect, with performance that polarises. It needs specific conditions to truly shine, making it more of a seasonal indulgence than an everyday staple.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 28% | 28% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 32% | 32% |
| Sweet | 24% | 20% |
| Warm | 4% | 3% |
| Woody | 14% | 9% |
| Earthy | 7% | 3% |
| Animalic | 4% | 11% |
| Fresh | 11% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, elegant white floral character make it perfectly suited for office wear, lunches, and casual daytime events. However, its often-criticised light sillage and skin-scent dry down means it won't stand out for formal nights or strong enough for sporting activities.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and sometimes poor longevity make it suitable for office wear, though some find it disappears too quickly. Its elegance and subtlety lend well to casual daytime and intimate date settings, but it lacks the boldness for formal events or the freshness for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Woody, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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