Guerlain 2016 EDP

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Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Thierry Wasser. Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016 opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Rose, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker of Guerlain's classic Habit Rouge is a polarising gourmand twist. It's either a beautiful, sophisticated departure or a sickly sweet headache in a bottle. You'll love it or leave it, but it's certainly got people talking.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Powdery
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose40%
Bergamot36%
Neroli23%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Baseas listed
Praline24%
Leather23%
Vanilla22%
Woody Notes16%
Tonka Bean15%

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
Also Works:
Casual

With strong longevity and a large scent cloud reported by many, this is best reserved for occasions where a bold statement is welcome. Its gourmand and classic character makes it excellent for dates or formal events, but it could be too much for casual wear or the office.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Habit Rouge Dress Code 2016 opens with a powdery rose and a hint of bright neroli, soon warmed by a rich heart of spices. The drydown is a deeply gourmand affair, an opulent blend of sweet vanilla and praline, given weight and sophistication by soft leather and woody notes. It's a sweet, smooth scent with an underlying complexity that keeps you coming back for more.

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