Guerlain 2001 EDT

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Secret Intention

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Secret Intention is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Secret Intention opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Neroli, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Secret Intention carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This retro Guerlain is a divisive one. Some find it a 'masterpiece' of fresh florals with a comforting dry down, others a forgettable 'cheap fragrance with no depth'. Scarcity means it's mostly for collectors, so if you're lucky enough to sniff it, formulate your own opinion.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
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Secret Intention 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and floral character makes it versatile and generally inoffensive for daily wear, leaning towards casual and office settings. Reviews suggest it wears close to the skin, preventing it from being too overpowering for formal events or too invigorating for 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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Secret Intention opens with a bright, crisp blend of bergamot and lemon, softened by aromatic tea and a touch of spicy cardamom and coriander. The heart blossoms into a graceful bouquet of jasmine and peony, with the sweet, green facets of neroli providing a clean, fresh lift. As it settles, a warm, creamy base emerges, marrying classic sandalwood with the comforting sweetness of tonka bean and vanilla, creating a subtle, inviting aura.

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