Guerlain 2023 EDP

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Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu

by Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Delphine Jelk. Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu opens with Yuzu, settles into a heart of Amber, Lemon, Mandarin, and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation with Guerlain's Oud Yuzu. Some rave about its bright, unique citrus-wood blend, while others are left baffled by its bitterness and find the oud either absent or outright unpleasant. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Yuzu100%
Heartas listed
Amber17%
Lemon17%
Mandarin17%
Neroli17%
Oud17%
Vetiver17%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, though some find it office-appropriate due to its nuanced sillage. The divisive nature of the oud and bitter citrus may make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CITRONELLOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, CITRAL, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 47005 (YELLOW 10), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2).

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: 16059

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Explosive yuzu rind opens this scent with a vibrant, tart freshness, steering clear of any sweetness. This bright citrus then melds into a woody heart, where a subtle, clean oud provides depth rather than a barnyard funk. The journey ends on a dry cedar base, adding a sophisticated, naturalistic woodiness that lingers without overwhelming.

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Where to buy

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