Guerlain 2023 EDP

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Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla opens with Bergamot and Eucalyptus, settles into a heart of Immortelle and Solar Note, and dries down to a base of Driftwood, Musk, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla carries a Favourite verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sublime salty vanilla beach dream; for others, a fishy, off-putting mess. Absolutely not a blind buy unless you fancy spraying on a culinary disaster.
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Unique
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Woody
83%
Powdery
67%
Sweet
62%
Citrus
60%
Musky
56%

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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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

With its strong projection and longevity, this isn't subtle enough for an office setting. It's best suited for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, due to its fresh, marine, and vanilla accords, with some finding it appropriate for dates.

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Refills (3)

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About

Imagine a sun-drenched beach, but with a twist. Initial bursts of crisp bergamot and a hint of camphor-like eucalyptus give way to a warm, solar heart, where immortelle's honeyed sweetness mingles with an intriguing salty marine breeze. The base settles into a comforting embrace of creamy vanilla, earthy musk, and the dry, weathered scent of driftwood. It's a complex, oceanic vanilla that's anything but traditional, offering glimpses of both seaside tranquility and an unsettling fishmonger's slab.

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