Guerlain 2000 EDT

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Philtre d'Amour

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Philtre d'Amour is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Philtre d'Amour opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Neroli, Jasmine, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Guerlain's Philtre d'Amour carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and enigmatic, Philtre d'Amour is a bitter, herbaceous citrus chypre that belies its romantic name. It's a challenging but ultimately rewarding wear for those who appreciate its unique, melancholic charm.
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Philtre d'Amour 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for most settings, though its unique, bitter profile might not be a crowd-pleaser for intimate dates. Reviewers mention it's particularly good for hot summer days and has a 'wholesome' feel, making it great for casual wear.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

An assertive burst of bitter lemon, bergamot, and lemon verbena dominates the opening, sharp and almost medicinal. This bracing greenness eventually softens, allowing a subtly floral heart of neroli and jasmine to peek through, though never taking centre stage. A hint of myrrh adds an earthy, slightly warm dimension before settling into a clean, understated patchouli base that is more earthy than sweet, giving it a classic Guerlain feel.

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