Guerlain 2012 EDP

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Encens Mythique D'Orient

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Encens Mythique D'Orient is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Thierry Wasser. Encens Mythique D'Orient opens with Rose, Saffron, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Incense, and Ambergris. Guerlain's Encens Mythique D'Orient carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Encens Mythique D'Orient is a true 'love it or hate it' scent, notorious for its controversial ambergris and aldehydes. Some find it a masterpiece of airy, luxurious incense and rose, others can't stand the funky, 'burning electronics' vibe. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for the adventurous.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
Encens Mythique D'Orient Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes25%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense performance and divisive character, this scent is ill-suited for the office or casual daywear. It truly shines for formal events and dates, where its bold and mysterious aura can make a statement without overwhelming. Its longevity and sillage demand occasions where it can be appreciated.

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 from Rose

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

A complex beast, Encens Mythique D'Orient opens with a powerful aldehydic rose, sparked by bright saffron. It quickly evolves into a deep, smoky heart of vetiver and patchouli, warmed by a hint of pink pepper. The dry-down is where the magic (or madness) happens, with a rich, animalic ambergris blending with profound incense and woody notes, creating an ethereal yet anchoring finish. It's a journey from luminous floral to deep, mysterious oriental.

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