Guerlain 2017 EDT

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L’Homme Idéal Sport

by Thierry Wasser , Delphine Jelk

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Guerlain L’Homme Idéal Sport is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. L’Homme Idéal Sport opens with Spicy Notes, Almond, and Rain, settles into a heart of Neroli, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Coumarin. Guerlain's L’Homme Idéal Sport carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

An unfairly maligned aquatic, L'Homme Idéal Sport is a clean, creamy, and undeniably versatile flanker. It’s got that distinctive Guerlain almond with a fresh twist, making it far from generic, even if some have dismissed it as such. A cracking grab-and-go for any warm weather day.
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L’Homme Idéal Sport Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain43%
Almond35%
Spicy Notes22%
Heartas listed
Neroli100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver35%
Coumarin33%
Patchouli32%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh aquatic nature and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. While suitable for dates, its 'sport' designation and lighter character might be less impactful for formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with an intriguing blend of watery notes and a subtle spice, kissed by the signature L’Homme Idéal almond - less boozy, more delicate. The heart unfurls with bright neroli, lending a clean, almost soapy freshness. It settles into a smooth, refined base of earthy vetiver, warm coumarin, and a touch of patchouli, creating a lasting impression of sophisticated cleanliness with a unique nutty undertone.

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