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Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Thierry Wasser. Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Pear, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Aqua Allegoria is a mixed bag, a sparkling citrus opening quickly gives way to a pleasant but generic fruity floral. Many find it light, cheerful and perfect for summer, but the poor longevity and a 'shampoo' quality leave others underwhelmed. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for a reason.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
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Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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
Also Works:
Date

Its light, fresh-fruity nature and generally poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual wear or sport where projection isn't crucial. The simple, non-offensive character ensures it works for the office, while its lack of depth makes it less ideal for formal events or romantic dates.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Pera Granita opens with a vibrant, fizzy burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, evoking a refreshing, zesty granita. This bright citrus then melds into a softer heart where juicy pear and delicate orange blossom take centre stage, underpinned by a subtle, creamy osmanthus. The scent gently fades to a light musky cedar and oakmoss base, airy and clean.

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