Guerlain 1889 EDT

F ££ Favourite

Jicky

by Aimé Guerlain

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Guerlain Jicky is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1889, created by Aimé Guerlain. Jicky opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Lavender, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Guerlain's Jicky carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Jicky is a bona fide classic, but be warned: this ain't your average crowd-pleaser. It's a polarizing, historic scent - some find it heavenly, others pick up naught but an animalic tang. Love or loathe it, you're smelling a piece of perfumery legend.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Complex
  • Confident
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Jicky Eau de Toilette 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, aromatic character make it suitable for daily wear, even office settings if applied lightly. The deeper vanilla and amber add warmth, making it alluring for dates, though its unique character might be less conventional for formal events. Many reviews highlight its 'refreshed' and 'casual' feel, making it great for everyday.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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 pioneering blast of bright lemon and bergamot gives way to an aromatic heart of cool lavender and fresh basil, underpinned by subtle orris. As it settles, a surprising warmth emerges with soft vanilla, rich amber, and a touch of spicy leather, creating a complex and ever-evolving drydown that dances between clean freshness and a more sensual depth.

Similar

Alternatives

1 alternative from £11.00

Perfumes that capture a similar essence to Jicky Eau de Toilette

→

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Jicky Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Jicky Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.