Guerlain 2013 EDP

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Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Thierry Wasser. Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca opens with Bitter Orange and Petitgrain, and settles into a heart of Orange, Neroli, and Orange Blossom. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a wild card. Some will find it a delightful, natural take on the orange tree, while others will be scrabbling to scrub off the stench of household cleaner. A true love-it-or-hate-it marmalade of a scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Natural
Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean profile and generally moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting pick-me-up. However, its divisive nature and sometimes 'cleaning product' association mean it's less ideal for formal or date settings.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Nerolia Bianca plunges you headfirst into an orange grove. It kicks off with a lively, somewhat bitter opening of orange and petitgrain, capturing the essence of the whole fruit, peel and all. This then softens into the clean, subtly sweet aroma of neroli and orange blossom, evoking a freshly peeled tangerine or a luxurious bar of white soap.

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