Guerlain 2011 EDP

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Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Thierry Wasser. Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Marron Glace, Cedar, Benzoin, and Tea. Guerlain's Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Floral Romantique is a divisive one from Guerlain, described by some as a glamorous, high-quality white floral with gourmand sweetness, and by others as an overpriced, generic floral that quickly disappears. Best test on skin before committing.
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  • Feminine
  • Fresh
  • Romantic
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Elixir Charnel Floral Romantique 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for many occasions, though some find it disappears too quickly. The floral and sweet accords lend themselves well to romantic and formal settings, but it's probably a bit too opulent for the gym.

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

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with a bright burst of mandarin, leading into a lush bouquet of white and yellow florals - jasmine, tiare flower, lily, and creamy ylang-ylang, spiced with carnation. As it settles, a soft tea note emerges, underpinned by the unique sweetness of marron glace and a warm, resinous benzoin with hints of cedar in the dry down.

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