Guerlain 2009 EDP

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Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier

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Guerlain Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier opens with Allspice, Bergamot, Lemon, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive beast. Is it a unique flanker or just a rebranded EDP? Some worship this as the pinnacle of Habit Rouge, offering a luxurious, high-class spin. Others find it offensive, even questioning its existence. A true love-it-or-hate-it. No fence-sitting here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Confident
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Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, complex nature makes it less suited for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. The luxurious and high-class character, combined with its warmth, makes it an excellent choice for formal events and romantic evenings, as many reviewers attest to its refined aura.

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
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • 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 Bitter Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 vibrant, bitter citrus rush, quickly spiced by pimiento and a hint of green basil before settling into a rich, woody heart. Carnation and rose add a classic floral barbershop touch, underpinned by warm cinnamon. The base is where it truly shines, a sumptuous blend of creamy vanilla, deep labdanum, and earthy oakmoss, all wrapped in a luxurious, slightly smoky leather. A complex, evolving scent.

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