Guerlain 1965 Edt

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Habit Rouge

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

Guerlain Habit Rouge is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1965, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. The fragrance opens with Tangerine, Basil, Rosewood, and Lime, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Habit Rouge: Favourite

A timeless masculine masterpiece, Habit Rouge EDT balances crisp citrus with smooth leather, spicy warmth, and powdery balsams. Effortlessly refined and evocative, it's the signature of the cultivated gentleman.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Confident
Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20%
Floral 15%
Fruity 3%
Green 7%
Sweet 22%
Warm 15%
Woody 17%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
95%
Warm Spicy
70%
Woody
70%
Leather
65%
Powdery
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 16% Rosewood 15% Orange 15% Bergamot 15% Lime 14% Tangerine 13% Basil 13%

Heart Notes

Rose 16% Carnation 16% Sandalwood 15% Cinnamon 14% Patchouli 14% Jasmine 13% Cedar 12%

Base Notes

Vanilla 19% Leather 19% Benzoin 16% Amber 16% Oakmoss 15% Labdanum 15%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The vibrant citrus and florals make Habit Rouge EDT especially fitting for spring and fall, while its spicy-woody-leather base also gives it enough warmth for cooler days. Its brightness can become overwhelming in peak summer heat, and it is less cozy than ideal for deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Habit Rouge EDT's sophistication and moderate projection make it versatile for office, date, and formal settings, while its classic style and leather-amber backbone keep it a bit too dressy and complex for sport or intense casual wear.

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About

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette opens with an exhilarating rush of lemon and bergamot, quickly softened by rose, jasmine, and a dusting of spicy cinnamon. The heart reveals a plush, powdery interplay of florals and spice before descending into a rich base of creamy sandalwood, smooth leather, amber, and sweet vanilla. Elegant, complex, and deeply comforting, it conjures the aura of vintage Parisian charm and equestrian tradition, lingering with a subtly smoky, resinous trail.

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