Guerlain 2008 Extrait

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Habit Rouge L'Extrait

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Habit Rouge L'Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Thierry Wasser. Habit Rouge L'Extrait opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lime, 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 L'Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A legendary scent, oft-lauded yet frustratingly out of reach. This is an absolute masterpiece for those who managed to snag a bottle before it vanished, leaving a trail of obsessed admirers and desperate petitions in its wake.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Habit Rouge L'Extrait Extrait 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
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

Its citrus, woody and amber composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, long-lasting Extrait concentration makes it better suited for evening and special occasions where its luxurious depth can shine. While too substantial for casual wear or sport, some might find its refined character suitable for a formal office setting if applied sparingly.

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

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 an invigorating burst of bright citrus, with bergamot and lemon leading the charge, underscored by a subtle aromatic basil. This freshness quickly deepens into a rich, complex heart of warm spices like cinnamon and carnation, mingling with the sophisticated earthiness of patchouli and cedar. The drydown is a luxurious embrace of supple leather, creamy vanilla, and deep amber, with hints of oakmoss and labdanum adding timeless elegance.

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