Guerlain 2014 EDP

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Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Thierry Wasser. Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Patchouli. Guerlain's Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a misnomer - don't expect a dramatic rose-patchouli. It's a pleasant, soft floral that's been discontinued, leading to some wild secondary market prices for something generally seen as nice but unoriginal.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Idylle Duet Rose-Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Incense33%
Rose33%
Violet33%
Baseas listed
Patchouli50%
Woody Notes50%

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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft and inoffensive floral character makes it highly suitable for office wear. While pleasant, its subtlety means it might get lost in a formal setting, but it's perfect for a relaxed date or casual elegant gatherings.

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

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 refined floral experience, opening with a gentle whisper of violet that soon intertwines with a prominent, elegant rose. The warmth of subtle woody notes and a hint of earthy patchouli ground the composition, leading to a smooth, almost balsamic dry-down, far lighter than the name suggests, with a touch of mystical incense.

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