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Apres l'Ondee

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Apres l'Ondee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1906, created by Jacques Guerlain. Apres l'Ondee opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Iris, and Heliotrope. Guerlain's Apres l'Ondee carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Apres l'Ondee is a profoundly poetic and divisive scent. Some find it a masterpiece of delicate melancholy, evocative of a bygone era. Others are left scratching their heads, or worse, smelling old lipstick or bathroom cleaner. Longevity is a common grievance, though many deem its fleeting nature part of its charm.
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  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Melancholic
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Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum bottle

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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and delicate nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, while its romantic and classic aura fits well for dates. The fleeting longevity means it's not ideal for formal events requiring enduring presence, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a cool, damp spring morning after the rain. Apres l'Ondee opens with a whisper of bright neroli and tart redcurrant leaf, softened by the delicate liquorice-like touch of anise. It quickly blossoms into a powdery heart of iris and violet, evoking cherished memories and quiet contemplation. A backdrop of creamy vanilla, amber, and subtle woods provides a soft landing, making it ultimately gentle and ethereal from top to base.

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