Guerlain 1894 EDC

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du Coq

by Aimé Guerlain

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Guerlain du Coq is a Cologne launched in 1894, created by Aimé Guerlain. du Coq opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Jasmine, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Guerlain's du Coq carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A timeless classic that screams 'spray-on sunshine,' Eau de Cologne du Coq is a refreshing, fleeting joy. Don't expect it to last, but rather to brighten your day and vanish gracefully, like a beautiful memory. It's an indulgence worth having for those moments you need an instant lift.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
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du Coq Cologne 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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its ephemeral nature and fresh citrus-aromatic profile make it perfect for casual, post-shower, or sport wear. It's too subdued and fleeting for a date or formal event, but its clean scent makes it acceptable for an office environment if applied sparingly.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 a burst of crisp lemons and bright oranges, softened by the delicate floral touch of neroli and jasmine. Aromatic lavender then weaves through, deepening into an elegant, mossy whisper of sandalwood and oakmoss. It's a clean, invigorating opening that gently settles into a refined, understated finish.

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