Guerlain 2008 EDP
Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin
by Sylvaine Delacourte , Christine Nagel
Guerlain Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Sylvaine Delacourte and Christine Nagel. Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, Spicy Notes, Rose, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate and Rum. Guerlain's Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.
A legendary boozy chocolate gourmand that's both exquisite and frustratingly elusive. Reviewers rave about its unique charm but lament its discontinuation and inconsistent re-releases, making it a coveted, hard-to-find masterpiece.What our verdicts mean →
- Sensual
- Luxurious
- Warm
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
While a beautiful scent, its rich, boozy gourmand profile and moderate sillage make it better suited for intimate occasions like dates or cosying up at home. It's too opulent and potentially distracting for professional settings or active wear, though some find it light enough for casual wear.
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
Other declarable allergens
- Vanillin
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
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