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Chamade

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Chamade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1969, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Chamade opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Clove, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Chamade carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet utterly captivating, Chamade is a green floral masterpiece. Its vintage elegance isn't for everyone, but for those who get it, it's pure magic.
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  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Green
  • Warm
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Chamade 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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

While many classify Chamade as elegant and suitable for formal occasions or dates due to its sophisticated floral and balsamic accords, its initial sharp greenness and varied performance experiences mean it's less suited for sporty or highly casual settings. It can work in an office if applied lightly, given its nuanced evolution rather than overt strength.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Chamade greets you with a sharp, invigorating burst of verdant aldehydes and galbanum, interwoven with the soft, powdery bloom of hyacinth and rose. As it mellows, a luxurious heart of lily of the valley and lilac emerges, spiced subtly with clove. The journey culminates in a warm, balsamic embrace of amber, vanilla, and sandalwood-a richly creamy, slightly woody, and undeniably sophisticated dry-down.

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