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Promenade des Anglais

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Promenade des Anglais is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Thierry Wasser. Promenade des Anglais opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Fig, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Lily of the Valley, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Heliotrope. Guerlain's Promenade des Anglais carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This classy Guerlain offers a divisive performance but unifies admirers in its perfectly balanced green fig and powdery violet. It's a delicate, elegant scent, beloved for its sophisticated femininity, though many lament its fleeting presence and high price tag.
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  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Promenade des Anglais Eau de Parfum 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soft sillage and elegant, subtle character make it ideal for office wear and sophisticated casual events. While beautiful, its perceived lack of longevity and intimate projection mean it might struggle to make a statement on a formal evening out or a dynamic date, though it's still a lovely close-quarters scent.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 surprisingly zesty, green burst of violet leaf and bergamot, leading into the gentle sweetness of fig and redcurrant. The heart unfurls with a powdery bouquet of violet, mimosa, and rose, softened by lily of the valley. It settles into a chic base of musky orris and heliotrope, creating a smooth, elegant drydown that's both fresh and sophisticated.

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