Guerlain 1936 EDT

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Vega

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Vega is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1936, created by Jacques Guerlain. Vega opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Vega carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A luminous floral aldehydic that offers a softer, more approachable take on the classic Chanel No. 5 style. It's often debated whether it truly stands on its own or lives in the shadow of its peers, but for Guerlain fans, it's a cherished, cheerful vintage gem.
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  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Vega 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally soft dry-down make it versatile enough for daily wear, including office settings, but its refined character truly shines in more formal or intimate evening occasions. The lack of overt freshness or sporty notes means it's unsuitable for athletic activities.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Guerlain's Vega opens with a dazzling, almost metallic burst of aldehydes, brightened by bergamot and orange blossom. This effervescent start leads into a rich heart where rose, iris, and jasmine intertwine with the creamy, slightly spicy warmth of ylang-ylang and carnation. The foundation settles into a gorgeously smooth, vanillic amber and sandalwood base, offering a comforting, powdery close.

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