Guerlain 2005 EDP

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Cuir Béluga

by Olivier Polge

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Guerlain Cuir Béluga is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Olivier Polge. Cuir Béluga opens with Aldehydes and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Immortelle and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Suede, Amber, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Cuir Béluga carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Cuir Béluga is a smooth, sophisticated vanilla suede that's garnered a devoted following. While some find its aldehydes a touch vintage or even "play-doh" like, the majority praise its elegant comfort. It's not a loud scent, but its quiet luxury is utterly captivating.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Cuir Béluga 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its luxurious and sensual character makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's a comforting yet elegant choice for casual wear in cooler weather, but definitively not for sport due to its rich, vanilla-suede profile.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

An exquisite veil of soft, powdery vanilla, bolstered by a subtle whisper of buttery suede. The opening features a bright, effervescent tangerine and a touch of aldehydes, which quickly settle into a warm, inviting heart where immortelle and patchouli add a sophisticated herbal sweetness. The dry down is a luxurious embrace of heliotrope, amber, and a creamy vanilla, making it feel like a second skin.

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