Guerlain 2014 EDT

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L’Homme Idéal

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain L’Homme Idéal is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Thierry Wasser. L’Homme Idéal opens with Citrus, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Almond, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Vetiver. Guerlain's L’Homme Idéal carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Few men's fragrances blend sweet almond, creamy tonka, and zesty citrus with such easy elegance. L’Homme Idéal EDT is distinctive, inviting, and modern, offering a signature that's both gentlemanly and delightfully approachable.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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L’Homme Idéal 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The bright citruses and sweet almond make it lively enough for spring, while the warm tonka, vanilla, leather, and woody base give strong presence for cool fall days and even mild winter. Not too heavy for summer evenings, but may be sweet for high heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its inviting sweetness and moderate projection suit daily wear, dates, or office use-never cloying but distinct. A touch too gourmand and plush for sporty or ultra-formal black tie, but versatile for most situations.

Ingredients and allergens

AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, ZINC OXIDE, SORBITAN STEARATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, COPPER SULFATE, MANNITOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, XYLITOL, ZINC SULFATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) VINE EXTRACT, RHAMNOSE, LAURETH-3, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT. \[BI 561\]

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L’Homme Idéal Eau de Toilette opens with a bright burst of citrus and aromatic rosemary, quickly revealing an unmistakable, creamy almond heart. As it settles, soft tonka bean and subtle vanilla lend gourmand warmth, while leather, cedar, and vetiver create a plush but refined base. The result is an inviting, slightly sweet scent with a sophisticated nutty-woody edge-modern, elegant, and uniquely memorable without being overpowering.

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