Guerlain 2022 EDP

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Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises opens with Angelica, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Pepper and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

A divisive scent for Guerlain, this spicy-woody blend offers a delightful cardamon and coffee hit that works for some as a sophisticated, elegant wear, but for others, it's just 'fried chicken' or the dentist's chair. Try before you buy, obviously, especially the newer versions.
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
59%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Aromatic
54%
Musky
52%
Powdery
51%

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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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated spicy-woody profile make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly and excellent for dates due to its sensual warmth. However, its distinctive spicy character might be too much for formal events for some, and it's definitely not a sport fragrance.

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Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises opens with a vibrant, fresh-spicy hit of cardamom, pink pepper, and angelica, immediately setting a warm, exotic tone. This quickly deepens into a rich heart of robust coffee and black pepper, adding an intriguing bitterness and further spice. The dry down is a creamy, woody embrace of sandalwood, subtly underpinned by a clean, resinous oud, offering a refined and lasting warmth that some find exquisite and others, overwhelming.

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