Guerlain 1969 Edp

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Chamade

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

Guerlain Chamade is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1969, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The fragrance opens with Rose, Jasmine, Aldehydes, and Hyacinth, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Lilac, Galbanum, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, and Benzoin.

Our verdict on Chamade: Favourite

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
Chamade Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 30%
Fruity 1%
Green 18%
Sweet 22%
Warm 16%
Woody 10%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Green
100%
Amber
89%
Floral
89%
Balsamic
68%
Rose
68%

Notes

Top Notes

Hyacinth 25% Aldehydes 25% Rose 22% Jasmine 15% Bergamot 13%

Heart Notes

Galbanum 36% Lilac 24% Lily Of The Valley 20% Clove 20%

Base Notes

Tolu Balsam 17% Benzoin 16% Peru Balsam 15% Amber 13% Vetiver 13% Vanilla 13% Sandalwood 12%

Performance

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

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.

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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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