Guerlain 1975 EDT

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Parure

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Parure is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1975, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Parure opens with Citrus, Green Notes, Fruity Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Leather, Amber, and Patchouli. Guerlain's Parure carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This discontinued Guerlain classic is a love-it-or-hate-it chypre. Fans adore its unique, complex character and are desperate for its return, while detractors find it dated or too close to Mitsouko. A true vintage gem, if you can find it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Romantic
Parure Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes22%
Fruity Notes17%
Baseas listed
Spicy Notes18%

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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Parure's rich complexity and substantial base notes make it highly suitable for formal occasions and dates where an air of elegance is desired. Its intensity and classic chypre structure might be too much for casual or office wear, tending towards a more 'dressy' feel.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a refreshing burst of green notes and citruses, quickly deepened by a rich, jammy plum. The heart blossoms with a sophisticated floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and narcissus, underscored by subtle lilac. The drydown unveils a grounding base of earthy oakmoss, spicy patchouli, rich leather, and warm amber, creating a profound and elegant chypre experience.

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