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L'Âme d'Un Héros

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain L'Âme d'Un Héros is an Eau de Toilette, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. L'Âme d'Un Héros opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Sage, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Benzoin. Guerlain's L'Âme d'Un Héros carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and often compared to its predecessor, Coriolan, this is a sophisticated, green scent that splits opinions on whether it's an improvement or just a pricier re-release. Best for those who appreciate a classic, mature vibe.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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L'Âme d'Un Héros 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.

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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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With its moderate sillage and classic, green character, this scent is versatile enough for casual and office wear without being overpowering. Its sophisticated profile might feel a bit too 'old-school' for modern date nights or formal events, and it's definitely not for 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

L'Âme d'Un Héros opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly softened by neroli and a herbaceous sage. The heart introduces a surprising floral elegance with hyacinth and ylang-ylang, given an intriguing edge by peppery juniper. It settles into a refined base of earthy vetiver and patchouli, warmed by immortelle and a balsamic benzoin, creating a complex, green-woody drydown.

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