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 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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
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Les Absolus d'Orient Épices Exquises Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom46%
Angelica28%
Pink Pepper26%
Heartas listed
Pepper59%
Coffee41%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

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 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.

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

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

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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