Guerlain 2022 EDT

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Habit Rouge L'Instinct

by Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain Habit Rouge L'Instinct is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2022, created by Delphine Jelk. Habit Rouge L'Instinct opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Mate, Rose, and Cannabis, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Habit Rouge L'Instinct carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This flanker is a divisive beast. It's either an underrated modern freshie or a sacrilegious disgrace to the Habit Rouge name. Prepare for strong opinions, but if you approach it without bias, you might just find a charming, versatile scent.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Habit Rouge L'Instinct Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes38%
Grapefruit32%
Bergamot30%
Heartas listed
Cannabis44%
Mate31%
Rose25%
Baseas listed
Leather38%
Patchouli34%
Vanilla28%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, green, and light profile makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings, with many reviews highlighting its versatility. However, its perceived low longevity and sillage for many users might make it disappear too quickly for formal events or impact its presence on a date.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

A vibrant blast of green notes, sharp grapefruit, and bright bergamot kicks things off, immediately setting a fresh, energetic tone. As it settles, a soft, almost 'green tea'-like maté note emerges, subtly intertwining with a hint of earthy cannabis and a delicate red rose, adding an unexpected twist. The base grounds it with a clean leather, underpinned by a smooth, lingering vanilla and a touch of patchouli that whispers sophistication rather than demands attention.

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