Guerlain 2021 EDP

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Herbes Troublantes

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Herbes Troublantes is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Thierry Wasser. Herbes Troublantes opens with Green Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk. Guerlain's Herbes Troublantes carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a lovely, fresh-out-the-shower scent, clean and bright, but don't expect beastly performance for the price. It's a high-class soap experience - a simple pleasure that some find overpriced, and others adore for its exquisite natural quality.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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Herbes Troublantes Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Green Notes50%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings, as many reviews highlight its inoffensive character. While some freshies excel in sport, this scent's low sillage and high price-point make it less suited for intense activity.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine lush green fields after a spring shower, with bright bursts of bergamot and orange blossom. This fragrance unfolds with a crisp, earthy freshness, softened by a clean cottony musk. It's a dewy, translucent aroma that’s both invigorating and comforting, like clean laundry drying in a sun-drenched meadow.

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