Guerlain 2008 EDC

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Les Quatre Saisons - Winter Delice

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Les Quatre Saisons - Winter Delice is a Cologne launched in 2008, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Les Quatre Saisons - Winter Delice opens with Ginger and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose Hip and Pine, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Opoponax. Guerlain's Les Quatre Saisons - Winter Delice carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A seasonal showstopper, Winter Delice is the ultimate cosy Christmas scent, unapologetically festive, and best savoured when the cold truly bites. It may be a one-season wonder, but it delivers big time on that winter wonderland fantasy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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Les Quatre Saisons - Winter Delice Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Artemisia50%
Ginger50%
Heartas listed
Pine50%
Rose Hip50%
Baseas listed
Opoponax50%
Tonka Bean50%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

Brand and retailer listings place this in winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and impressive longevity make it quite versatile for evening and special occasions, but the prominent wintery notes definitely limit its all-day, all-season casual appeal. This is a fragrance for intimate settings or celebrations, not the gym or a busy office.

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

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

Opening with a shot of zesty ginger and herbaceous artemisia, Winter Delice quickly deepens into a rich, aromatic heart. Pine needles bring a brisk, outdoorsy freshness, balanced beautifully by warm, sweet tonka bean and a subtle hint of rose hip. The opoponax weaves a gentle, almost incense-like warmth throughout, creating a comforting, slightly smoky dry-down reminiscent of crackling fires and festive baking. This is a complex, evolving fragrance that truly captures the essence of winter.

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