7 Best Smelling Guerlain Colognes For Men [Tested In 2024]

Written By John Carter

Guerlain has more than 350 fragrances in their collection. It’s hard to choose the best from this, isn’t it?

Don’t worry! After testing a lot of Guerlain fragrances, I’m here to suggest to you the ones worth your money.

Don’t miss any part else you’ll miss the special one.

What are the Best Guerlain Colognes?

Founded in 1828, Guerlain is one of the most renowned luxury brands for fragrances. One of their first cologne, “Eau de Cologne Impériale” is still unbeatable.

Even Queen Elizabeth wore their perfumes. I guess you guys already can notice how acclaimed Guerlain is among the fragrance community.

175 years of perfume business. What do they put in their fragrances? Let’s figure this out together.

So, here are the best smelling Guerlain Colognes for Men:

Bois Mystérieux: Premium Leather Scent

Top notes: Laurels, Neroli.
Middle notes: Atlas Cedar, Patchouli, Jasmine.
Base notes: Leather, Myrrh.

Bois Mystérieux is a leather fragrance for men and women. It was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser.

The look of the red bottle is rich and premium. This bottle will give you an elegant vibe for sure.

Honestly, I’m in love with this fragrance. 10/10 in uniqueness. 10/10 for the sprayer. 10/10 for the bottle.The scent is really sexy and amazing. You will love yourself for wearing this one.

Anyway, The opening of this cologne is charming and earthy. Laurels and Neroli make a greeny-floral type of opening.

After some time, the sweetness of this fragrance becomes more intense, and your nose will fill with a heavenly blend of Jasmine, Patchouli and Cedar.

Significantly, the most important part I love about this fragrance is the dry-down. It’s leathery. I know many of you don’t like leather fragrances. But trust me, You’ll love the leathers in this cologne.

Bois Mystérieux is a scent for confident men. After using it for a while, I can safely say that it’s a compliment magnet.

Moreover, the longevity of Bois Mystérieux is totally insane. I got around 16-20 hrs of longevity from this fragrance. Can you guys imagine?

When to wear Bois Mystérieux:

The best time to wear this fragrance is in Winter and Fall.

The leathery vibe of this gem can totally bloom if you apply this in cool weather. You can wear this with a nice suit for any special event and stand out from others.

Why you should buy Bois Mystérieux:

  • Very long-lasting and mass projection.
  • Huge compliments getter.
  • 10/10 scent in my opinion.

Angelique Noire: All about Vanilla

Top notes: Angelica, Pear, Pink Pepper.
Middle notes: Jasmine, Caraway.
Base notes: Angelica, Vanilla, Cedar.

Angelique Noire is an Oriental floral fragrance. It was released in 2005.

Well, I can assume this can be your most favorite vanilla fragrance. The packaging, gold colored bottle, and the juice all are top-notch.

Firstly, the opening of this fragrance starts with angelica. It gives a warm touch of flowery-fruity type of vibe. You’ll get some spice notes in it too.

After some time, the fragrance will touch your heart with it’s sweet floral scent in the middle .

Do you still want to know about the dry down?

Bro, I fell in love with it’s dry down. When I first sprayed this fragrance, I was a bit confused, “Should I buy this fragrance?” But when the dry-down came, I rushed to that store. It’s really amazing. And the bottle itself is a showpiece.

Lastly, the performance of this fragrance is good enough. I got around 6hrs+ longevity with a strong to moderate type of projection.

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When to wear Angelique Noire:

I’d suggest wearing this fragrance in winter and fall. You’ll fall in love with its sweetness. This cologne will make you memorable on any occasion.

Why you should buy Angelique Noire:

  • Huge compliments getter.
  • Good longevity and projection.
  • Premium level cologne.
  • Great vanilla fragrance.

Heritage EDT: Classic Clean Cologne

Top notes: Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Petitgrain, Green Notes.

Middle notes: Patchouli, Coriander, Geranium, Pepper, Rose, Balsam Fir, Carnation, Pink Pepper, Orris Root, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Lily of the Vally.

Base notes: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber, Musk.

Heritage EDT is a clean, woody fragrance for men. It was released in 1992.

Just look at the notes. There aren’t any extra ones left, are there? xD. Jokes aside, this fragrance is great.

The opening of the fragrance is marvelous. It ۪ floral, green, and fresh. The combination is really excellent.

After some time, you’ll reach the heart of this fragrance. Once there it smells floral-sweet and spicy.

Look, the middle notes were less satisfying to me than the opening notes and I think the heart of this cologne could have been more refined and sophisticated.

The drydown is the best part of this fragrance. It’s very woody and masculine, with just a touch of amber. Everyone will adore the warm woody drydown.

Moreover, the performance of this fragrance is outstanding. I can still smell it 10 hours after spraying.

When to wear Heritage EDT:

The best time to wear heritage EDT is in winter. You can also wear this fragrance in the fall.

The fragrance is masculine, and this can be your next signature scent. Heritage EDT will make you complete for any event or occasion.

Why you should buy Heritage EDT:

  • Fantastic opening and dry-down.
  • Good longevity.
  • Very classy and elegant.

L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme: For Coffee Lovers

Top notes: Star Anise, Bergamot, Elemi, Lemon, Pepper.
Middle notes: Cacao Pod, Sandalwood, Smoke, Tea, Jasmine.
Base notes: Patchouli.

L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme is a woody cologne from Guerlain. It was launched in 2015. The sleek bottle design and the brown label feels very masculine.

The opening was really intriguing. I smelled cocoa when I first sniffed the fragrance, and slowly over time, I started to pick up other hints of star anise, elemi, and pepper. The notes of cocoa and anise covered me so fast, it gave me goosebumps.

The heart has a sweet and woody smell; the middle is delicious, it’s nicely-balanced and blended. Surprisingly, the dry-down only contains patchouli. But the opening notes linger here for a bit.

Finally, the longevity of this fragrance is good enough. It easily lasts 6-8hrs with moderate projection.

When to wear L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme:

L’Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme performs best in winter and fall. You can wear this in evening hangouts, dates, e.t.c. This fragrance smells amazing. Everyone will love the scent, for sure.

Why you should buy L’Instant de Guerlain pour Homme:

  • Very complimented fragrance.
  • Long-lasting.
  • Rich notes and blended properly.

Santal Royal: Elegant Fall Scent

Top notes: Jasmine, Neroli.
Middle notes: Rose, Cinnamon, Peach.
Base notes: Agarwood, Sandalwood, Leather, Amber, Musk.

My goodness! The bottle design is so fabulous. It gives a royal vibe to me. You must check out the bottle.

Santal Royal is a woody fragrance for men. It was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser.

Surprisingly, the scent profile of this cologne rotates like 360 degrees, from floral to wood. The combination is really excellent. As it’s a creation of Thierry, it must be a masterpiece. Let me explain this fragrance thoroughly.

First off, You’ll get scents of jasmine and neroli after the first spray. I love the opening, it’s green and floral.

After some time, you’ll get some rose notes mixed with cinnamon and peach. The combination of these three is really fantastic.

Especially, the dry-down is woody and manly. Agarwood, sandalwood, leather make this fragrance totally masculine. Amber and musk add some depth to it.

Lastly, I don’t want to say anything about its longevity. You won’t believe I sprayed some in my shirt and after 3 days I found this fragrance in it. It’s really amazing. It easily lasts 14-16hrs on my skin. And the projection level is really strong.

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When to wear Santal Royal:

I’d say the best time to wear the santal Royal is fall. You can wear this in winter too. The sweetness and the masculine vibe of this fragrance will bloom properly in cool weather. And it performs enormously. It’s really great, guys.

I’d recommend this to everyone. But I think It’s a little overpriced. If you’re okay with that, then it’s fine.

Why you should buy Santal Royal:

  • Really unique and good combination.
  • Compliments getter.
  • Very long-lasting and strong projection.

Habit Rouge EDP: 60’s Classic

Top notes: Lemon, Brazilian Redwood, Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine, Lime, Basil.
Middle notes: Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine.
Base notes Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin, Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss.

The bottle design is almost similar to the L’Instant.

Habit Rouge EDP is an oriental woody fragrance for men. It was released in 1965. The nose behind this fragrance is the great Jean-Paul Guerlain.

Surprisingly, This fragrance is much older than me. It’s my good luck that I got a chance to sniff this masterpiece.

Well, the opening of this fragrance is citrusy. You’ll get various lime types of scents in the opening. It includes lemon, orange, bergamot, tangerine, and lime. I guess you already understood the opening.

After some time, this fragrance becomes floral and woody. It has various kinds of flowers and wood, which make this fragrance unique and masculine.

Most Notably, the dry-down is a combination of vanilla and leather. Benzoin, amber, and labdanum help this combination to grow more sweetness and become mass appealing.

Lastly, the longevity of this fragrance is around 8-10 hrs. The projection level is moderate.

When to wear Habit Rouge EDP:

You can wear this fragrance all year round. The citrusy notes make this fragrance suitable for summer, and the masculine leather and wood notes make this fragrance good for winter.

Why you should buy Habit Rouge EDP:

  • Very unique and masculine.
  • Good longevity.
  • All-year performer.
  • Good combination of notes.

L’Homme Ideal EDP: Modern and Sophisticated

 

Top notes: Almond, Spices, Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary, Thyme.
Middle notes: Cherry, Vanilla, Incense, Bulgarian Rose.
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Leather, Sandalwood.

L’Homme Ideal EDP is an Oriental Woody fragrance for men. It was released in 2016.

From the beginning to the end, this fragrance is heavenly. The way it smells will melt anyone’s heart.

Anyway, the opening starts with almond and lavender. You’ll get some bergamot notes mixed with some spices. Honestly, This type of combination is so rare and very unique.

The main attraction of this fragrance is it’s middle. The middle is the mixture of vanilla and cherry. The first time I sniffed it I was like “Wow! It smells like an elegant dessert.” Incense and Bulgarian rose add some more intensity to this fragrance.

Well, the dry-down is sweet and leathery. It contains Tonka Bean, leather, and sandalwood.

And finally, the longevity of this fragrance is pretty good. I got around 10-12hrs of longevity with moderate projection by this fragrance.

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When to wear L’Homme Ideal EDP:

I’d suggest wearing this fragrance in cool weather, like winter or fall. This fragrance is unique and unforgettable. It’ll make you ready for any occasion or event. The way it smells will win everyone’s heart.

Why you should buy L’Homme Ideal EDP:

  • Very unique and sexy.
  • Huge compliments getter.
  • Good longevity.
  • Rich and unique notes.
  • Good price-value.

Tips for buying Guerlain Colognes

Personally, I like Guerlain a lot. They make fragrances that are full of passion and artisan craftsmanship. As you can see, they have been making fragrances for nearly 200 years. They made perfume for the Queen too.

Like I said before, They have so many masterpieces, which forced me to set my personal favorite at number 9. L’Homme Ideal Cologne One of my most favorite colognes. In this long run of masterpieces, even that one couldn’t get a chance to enter the list.

Guerlain has every kind of fragrance. Whatever you need, you’ll get that from Guerlain. Even their price range is impressive. They have a wide range of fragrances, from expensive to affordable. So I’m sure you’d find one in your budget.

If you really want to smell good and want to follow only one brand, I’d suggest choosing Guerlain. Guerlain is amazing. It will win your heart; that’s a promise.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading my article. I think you guys can understand how hard it was for me to rank Guerlain’s fragrances. Each of their fragrance has its own story. There can be some mistakes. Let me know about them through the comment section. And please suggest which fragrance brand I should cover next.

About The Author
Jhon has a massive collection of 450+ fragrances. He's collecting fragrances since his late 20s. Besides collecting he also has a plan for launching his very own fragrance line.

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