Guerlain 2019 EDC

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Imperiale Lunar New Year Edition

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Imperiale Lunar New Year Edition is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Thierry Wasser. Imperiale Lunar New Year Edition opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Rosemary. Guerlain's Imperiale Lunar New Year Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This perfume is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's a re-release in a red bottle, and it seems the community is more interested in the bottle design's originality (or lack thereof) than the scent itself. Definitely not a groundbreaking scent, just a colour change.
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  • Fresh
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  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Imperiale Lunar New Year Edition Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean citrus-aromatic profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. The subdued nature and generally light performance prevent it from being suitable for formal events or romantic dates.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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 a burst of sunshine - that's the opening: sharp citrus from lemon, bergamot, and orange, brightened by neroli and lemon verbena. It's exhilarating and clean, like a clear spring morning. As it settles, a gentle, aromatic freshness emerges with rosemary, leading into a soft, woody base of cedar, sweetened ever so slightly by tonka bean. It's a classic, understated cologne profile.

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