Guerlain 2016 EDP

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Oriental Brulant

by Christine Nagel

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Guerlain Oriental Brulant is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Christine Nagel. Oriental Brulant opens with Green Notes and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Almond, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Styrax. Guerlain's Oriental Brulant carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A tragically discontinued Guerlain that's become something of a unicorn. This is a glorious, sweet and sensual gourmand, beloved by many and desperately missed. If you can find a bottle, snap it up.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Gourmand
  • Playful
  • Modern
  • Soft
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Oriental Brulant Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine61%
Green Notes39%
Heartas listed
Almond100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean34%
Vanilla33%
Styrax32%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on vanilla, amber and sweet - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its rich, gourmand nature and likely moderate sillage make it suitable for dates and formal events, where its luxurious feel can shine. While some found it acceptable for office wear, its warmth and projection might be too much for casual settings or sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Oriental Brulant opens with a surprising green brightness, quickly joined by the zesty pop of tangerine for an uplifting zest. The heart is dominated by a creamy, slightly nutty almond, giving it a gourmand richness. As it settles, a warm, enveloping cloud of vanilla and tonka bean emerges, supported by the resinous depth of styrax. It's a sweet, amber-rich oriental with a delightful balsamic hum.

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