Guerlain 2021 EDP

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Jicky

by Aimé Guerlain

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Guerlain Jicky is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Aimé Guerlain. Jicky opens with Bergamot, Lavender, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Rose, Geranium, and Fern, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Opoponax. Guerlain's Jicky carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Jicky is a bona fide classic, but it's not for everyone. Expect a challenging opening that polarises opinion, from 'mothballs and bad breath' to 'uniquely intriguing'. Give it time to settle, and you'll be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated, clean drydown that hints at its legendary status.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Jicky Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender36%
Bergamot33%
Rosemary30%
Heartas listed
Fern28%
Woody Notes27%
Geranium24%
Rose21%
Baseas listed
Opoponax35%
Vanilla34%
Tonka Bean31%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody accords lean towards more formal and intimate settings, but it can be worn in the office if applied lightly. The initial challenging opening means it's not an instant crowd-pleaser for casual wear or sport.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opening with a bracing fougère blast of aromatic lavender, fresh rosemary, and bright bergamot, Jicky swiftly transitions to a complex heart. Woody notes intertwine with delicate rose and green fern, while a hint of geranium adds a refined touch. The drydown reveals a surprisingly warm and opulent blend of sweet vanilla, tonka bean, and the rich, balsamic depth of opopanox, creating a scent that's both classic and surprisingly modern on skin.

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