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No.205 L'Homme Ideal

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Eden Perfumes No.205 L'Homme Ideal is an Eau de Parfum. No.205 L'Homme Ideal opens with Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Almond, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Vetiver. Eden Perfumes's No.205 L'Homme Ideal carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A boozy, almond-and-tonka aftershave built to echo Guerlain's L'Homme Ideal line - the syrupy cherry-cola opening and toasted-almond drydown are both present, though the original's inconsistent longevity means this dupe isn't giving up much on staying power.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Boozy
  • Confident
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No.205 L'Homme Ideal Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L’Homme Idéal by Guerlain
92%
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L’Homme Idéal the original No.205 L'Homme Ideal inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Community season votes for Guerlain L’Homme Idéal, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Guerlain L’Homme Idéal, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

No.205 'Ideal Man' is Eden Perfumes' aftershave-strength interpretation of Guerlain's L'Homme Idéal fragrance family, known for a distinctive almond-and-tonka gourmand character. The opening leans citrusy with orange blossom, rosemary and bitter orange providing a fresh, slightly bitter lift, echoing reviewers' descriptions of the genuine article's fizzy, soda-like brightness. The heart is where the resemblance is strongest: almond and tonka bean combine to create the syrupy, boozy warmth that reviewers of the Guerlain original repeatedly describe as its signature, moving from a cherry-cola sparkle into rich amber territory. Vegan leather, vetiver and cedar close things out with a warm, grounded base that gives the fragrance a masculine, slightly nocturnal feel suited to cooler months and evening wear. Community reviews of Guerlain's L'Homme Idéal line note longevity has been a consistent complaint across concentrations, with strong projection often fading to a skin scent within four to five hours, so Eden's more budget-conscious version doesn't sacrifice as much lasting power as it might with a longer-wearing original. It's a comforting, boozy-almond aftershave for anyone drawn to that gourmand-leather style.

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