Guerlain 2018 EDP

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Aqua Allegoria Passiflora

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Passiflora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Thierry Wasser. Aqua Allegoria Passiflora opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Passionfruit, and dries down to a base of Musk. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Passiflora carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its zingy, fresh punch or find it a bit too sour and synthetic. Expect a burst of grapefruit and some sparkling aquatic notes, but don't promise yourself true passionfruit.
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  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Modern
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Aqua Allegoria Passiflora Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit27%
Lemon21%
Mandarin19%
Bergamot18%
Aldehydes14%
Heartas listed
Passionfruit29%
Rain21%
Orange Blossom18%
Green Notes17%
Ylang-Ylang16%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light, and often short-lived nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, or for a quick refresh after sport. However, its moderate sillage and lack of pronounced sweetness mean it's less suited for formal events or intimate dates where a stronger, more complex impression is desired.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Passiflora bursts open with a vibrant, sparkling citrus symphony of grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin, enhanced by an aldehydic fizz. This fresh opening gives way to a breezy heart where subtle orange blossom and watery notes intertwine with a hint of tropical fruitiness, though the promised passionfruit remains elusive for many. The clean, light journey concludes on a soft, barely-there musk base, leaving a refreshing, airy trail.

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