Guerlain 2017 EDC

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La Cuvée Secrète

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain La Cuvée Secrète is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by Thierry Wasser. La Cuvée Secrète opens with Bergamot and Petitgrain, and settles into a heart of Lavender. Guerlain's La Cuvée Secrète carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper enigma. A lovely, classic cologne-style scent that vanishes faster than a politician's promise. It's a fleeting whisper of 'nice' for an 'ouch' price.
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  • Fresh
  • Woody
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Playful
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La Cuvée Secrète Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Petitgrain50%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%

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:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light profile makes it suitable for office wear or casual settings, but its extremely poor longevity means it won't last long enough for a date or a formal event. It's a quick splash and go, much like a traditional eau de cologne, making it good for a refresh after 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

It opens with a zesty, bright burst of bergamot, sharply fresh and uplifting. Quickly, the petitgrain and lavender enter, adding a clean, aromatic greenness, very much in the traditional cologne style. It's herbaceous and airy, a transparent, classic citrus-aromatic composition that promises invigorating freshness, but unfortunately it doesn't stick around long enough to truly deliver.

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