Guerlain 1999 Edp

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Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca

by Jean-Paul Guerlain , Mathilde Laurent

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and Mathilde Laurent. The fragrance opens with Clover and Lemon, settles into a heart of Tea and Mint, and dries down to a base of Lily Of The Valley and Cyclamen.

Our verdict on Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca: Favourite

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's the ultimate fresh, minty summer pick-me-up; for others, it's just glorified toothpaste or cleaning product. Performance is largely dire, but the devoted reapply all day long.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16%
Floral 29%
Fruity 2%
Green 34%
Sweet 7%
Warm 0%
Woody 0%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 48%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile makes it good for the office, though its poor longevity means it's best for casual wear where reapplication isn't a faff. The invigorating mint and green accords make it a solid choice for sport, but it lacks the depth or sophistication for dates or formal events.

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About

Imagine a dewy meadow on a summer morning, bursting with green life. Herba Fresca opens with a brisk, natural spearmint and zesty lemon, bright and invigorating. The heart introduces a gentle green tea accord, adding an aromatic depth, while a whisper of lily of the valley and cyclamen in the base lends a subtle, clean floral sweetness, preventing it from veering into purely herbal territory. It's an airy, verdant scent, like cool grass underfoot, that unfortunately vanishes quicker than morning mist.