Guerlain 1996 EDP

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Champs Elysees

by Jacques Guerlain , Olivier Cresp , Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Champs Elysees is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Jacques Guerlain, Olivier Cresp, and Jean-Paul Guerlain. Champs Elysees opens with Anise, Violet, Almond, and Melon, settles into a heart of Hibiscus, Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Almond Blossom, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Champs Elysees carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Champs Elysees is a divisive but ultimately beloved classic. Most find it a joyous, sophisticated floral that screams springtime in Paris, while a vocal minority can't stand the powdery mimosa, some even detecting an odd cat-piss note. If you're after a happy, light floral, it's a solid shout.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
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Champs Elysees 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean floral accords make it versatile, leaning towards casual and date wear but still appropriate for office given its moderate sillage. The sweet and fruity elements elevate it for romantic settings, while its brightness makes it less suitable for formal, very serious settings or sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Imagine strolling through a blooming garden in early spring; that's Champs Elysees. It opens with an almost effervescent burst of fruity sweetness from melon, peach, and blackcurrant, quickly joined by an almondy, powdery floral heart of mimosa, lilac, and violet. The drydown is a soft, comforting whisper of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla, retaining that delicate, airy floral powder throughout. It’s a bright, playful, yet elegant perfume that evokes a sense of lighthearted femininity.

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