Guerlain 2001 EDT

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Purple Fantasy

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Purple Fantasy is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Purple Fantasy opens with Bergamot, Orange, Coconut, and Tea, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Guerlain's Purple Fantasy carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive Guerlain offering from the early 2000s that tries to be many things at once: a woody fruity floral with a hint of gourmand. Some reckon it's a masterpiece; others find it a disjointed mess.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Bold
  • Fresh
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Purple Fantasy 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its unique woody-fruity-coconut profile, this scent leans towards relaxed and intimate settings. While some find its performance fleeting, others report long-lasting wear and good sillage, making it better suited for evenings or casual outings than the office. It's too distinctive for formal events, but would work well for a date due to its creamy, sensual nature.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Purple Fantasy opens with a sparkling citrus hit of bergamot and orange, quickly blended with a noticeable tea note. The heart reveals a creamy, lactonic coconut alongside sweet apricot and a delicate jasmine. The dry down is dominated by a smooth, warm sandalwood, balanced by dry cedar, retaining a hint of the fruity-coconut sweetness from the mid notes.

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