Guerlain 2024 EDT

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Terracotta

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Terracotta is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2024, created by Thierry Wasser. Terracotta opens with Bergamot and Coconut, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Guerlain's Terracotta carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A radiant, creamy tropical floral that splits opinions - some find it a true holiday vibe, others a bit too generic or lacking the oomph of its predecessors. If you're after a warm, summer-day scent, it's worth a sniff, but don't expect beast mode.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
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Terracotta Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

As an Eau de Toilette with moderate longevity and projection, this is ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and for a romantic date. Its tropical floral character makes it less suited for formal settings, and its soft sillage prevents it from being a distraction in an office environment.

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Terracotta opens with a bright burst of bergamot, quickly softening into a creamy, sun-kissed coconut. The heart blooms with an intoxicating bouquet of white and yellow florals - jasmine, tiare, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang creating a lush, tropical ambience. It settles into a warm, gentle base of vanilla and soft musk, evoking the sensation of sun-warmed skin after a day at the beach. Think monoi oil, but refined.

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