Guerlain 1974 EDC

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Eau de Guerlain

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Eau de Guerlain is a Cologne launched in 1974, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Eau de Guerlain opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Basil, settles into a heart of Caraway, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Neroli, and Oakmoss. Guerlain's Eau de Guerlain carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive classic that splits opinions; some hail it as a refreshing masterpiece of citrus and herbs, while others find its retro charm veers into dated or even 'toilet spray' territory. You'll either adore its effervescent zest or recoil from its old-school intensity.
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  • Classic
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Eau de Guerlain 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its refreshingly clean and aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, and it's subtle enough for some office environments. However, its cologne-style performance means it sits close to the skin, limiting its impact for formal events or evening dates.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Linalool, Citral, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract, Amyl Cinnamal

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

This opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, like freshly squeezed lemonade with a herbal twist. Soon, a complex heart of mint, basil, and lavender emerges, intertwining with subtle florals and a hint of spiciness from caraway. The dry down settles into an elegant, mossy musk with lingering neroli, offering an earthy freshness that's refined yet undeniably vintage.

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Where to buy

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