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Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom opens with Cherry Blossom and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Peach and Tea, and dries down to a base of Almond. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; don't expect a typical sweet cherry bomb. It's subtle, clean, and perhaps a touch too innocent for some. Polarising, but lovely if you prefer your florals fresh and understated.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Cherry Blossom50%
Heartas listed
Peach50%
Tea50%
Baseas listed
Almond100%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, delicate, and often subtle sillage makes it ideal for office wear and casual daytime activities. However, its lack of projection and 'virginal' character means it falls short for formal events or romantic dates where a bolder statement is usually preferred.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond

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

Aqua Allegoria Cherry Blossom opens with a crisp, slightly peppery tea note, quickly joined by the delicate, airy freshness of cherry blossom. A hint of juicy peach and a subtle nutty almond underpin the floral heart, while bergamot adds a bright, citrusy lift. It settles into a clean, almost soapy floral with a gentle green undercurrent, evoking a spring morning rather than a syrupy fruit orchard.

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