Terracotta Le
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Oud Jaune Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
This perfume is a triumph of sophisticated summer. Forget the 'sunscreen vibe' detractors - Terracotta is a luxurious, creamy floral escape, blending tropical warmth with Guerlain's signature elegance. It's sunshine in a bottle, perfect for those seeking an elevated summer scent.
This is a proper summer holiday in a bottle: bursting with tropical fruit and creamy white florals. Forget the 'Oud' in the name, it's barely there. It's beautiful, but prepare for controversy: for every rave, there's someone calling it overpriced tropical body wash.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 3% |
| Floral | 41% | 36% |
| Fruity | 12% | 17% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 41% | 38% |
| Warm | 4% | 4% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 15% | 16% |
| Fresh | 11% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its warm, elegant floral profile lends itself beautifully to casual summer days and romantic evenings. While some find it too summery for office, its sophisticated blending elevates it beyond a mere 'beach scent', allowing for more formal wear on warm evenings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
While many praise its longevity, the strong, sweet tropical floral profile makes it a bit much for the office. However, it's a fantastic choice for dates and casual summer evenings, with reviewers frequently mentioning it for vacations and special occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Sweet, Yellow Floral accords and Jasmine, Tiare Flower notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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