Are you confused about which is the perfect Guerlain perfume for you from so many of them?
I know it is hard to choose as there are so many good options to pick from.
But at the end of the day, every single one is not worth your penny or your style.
Therefore, after researching the notes, projection, and longevity of many Guerlain perfumes I will be recommending you the finest ones from the women’s section of their collection.
So, let me help you resolve your problem through this article.
What are the Best Guerlain Perfumes?
It has been 175 years of Guerlain being a company. It was founded by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain in 1828.
Guerlain is known for using unique and synthetic materials in their perfumes. They would never disappoint you with their quality.
So, here are the best smelling Guerlain perfumes for women:
Mon Guerlain
Middle notes are iris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose;
Base notes are Tahitian Vanilla, Coumarin, Australian Sandalwood, Benzoin, Licorice and Patchouli.
Mon Guerlain was released in 2017 and the noses behind it are Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk.
A sample bottle was given to me by one of my friends and she was very confident that I would fall in love with it. And, little did I know how true she was. When the juice came out from the small bottle to my skin, I knew I had to get the full bottle.
Hence, I did.
It is a fragrance for mature women because of the mixture of lavender and iris. If you like two of these notes, then you will be absolutely blown away by this.
Lavender makes this perfume refreshing and uncommon. Most of the female fragrances do not have lavender because it is believed that it is a note for male fragrances. So, if you want to smell unique, please try Mon Guerlain.
In the base, sandalwood gives a mysterious touch to it and it also becomes the strength of the perfume.
The scent was created for modern women which were inspired by Angelina Jolie. She campaigned for it as well.
The long-lasting power of this fragrance is not much. For the first 1 hour it comes off as a strong scent but after that, it becomes ‘close to your skin’ perfume.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
The warmth I feel when I apply this fragrance makes me wear it in winter and fall. This can easily become your signature scent for that period of time like mine.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Very unique.
- A signature scent.
- Perfect combination of lavender and iris.
- Very feminine.
Shalimar Eau De Parfum
Middle notes are iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose;
Base notes are Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Sandalwood, Civet, Tonka Bean and Musk.
You have heard the saying ‘old is gold’, right? Shalimar is one of the perfect examples of that saying. It was released in 1990. Of course, it has been reformulated but it is still a gem. People consider this fragrance as one in a million.
I first tried this one 4 years back. To be honest, I did not like it much. However, I was always curious about this fragrance because it is a classic and everyone talks about it. So, I tried it again recently and, oh my God, I was mesmerized.
Anyway now I know why I didn’t like the scent the first time around. And it is because my nose yet was not mature enough to understand the complexity of this legendary perfume.
In the beginning, you get a killer combination of citrus, orange and a little bit of rose. And the perfume lasts with the support of sandalwood.
It lasts for 10 to 12 hours on my skin with moderate projection. Habit Rouge (EDP) is similar to this one.
WHEN TO WEAR:
Amazing for winter and fall. You definitely need an occasion to wear it. It’s too classy and elegant to be an everyday scent.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Unisex scent.
- Receiving compliments from the people around you is a must.
- Unique, classy and elegant.
Samsara Guerlain
Middle notes are iris, Jasmine, Narcissus, Orris Root, Rose and Violet;
Base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla, iris, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.
One day I was testing perfumes from different designer houses. Samsara was one of them and none stood out to me like it.
Samsara is one of a kind and people cannot resist themselves from noticing you when you walk into a crowded room.
The design of the bottle has been changed. Before, it was a red, kind of cone-shaped bottle. But now it has more of a circular-shaped bottle.
I was wowed by the quality of this fragrance. This is as good as a niche perfume and there is no lie in it.
To my nose, it opens up with citrus and bergamot affair. But the citrus does not smell like what you smell in every other fragrance. It is very unique and refreshing.
It grows into you with time and the dry down has a beautiful journey of strong sandalwood, vanilla and iris. Both the longevity and projection are magnificent. On my skin, it lasts for 10 to 12 hours which makes the scent worth full.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
The freshness of citrus makes it appropriate for summer and spring. People will definitely compliment you when you are wearing Samsara.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Receiving compliments from the people around you is a must.
- Longevity and projection power are great.
Mon Guerlain Eau De Parfum Intense
Middle notes are Tahitian Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, iris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose;
Base notes are Coumarin, Patchouli, Licorice, Benzoin, Australian Sandalwood and White Musk.
Mon Guerlain Eau De Parfum Intense is one of the flankers of the popular Mon Guerlain. Mon Guerlain Intense was released in 2019. They kept the DNA of the original perfume.
However, there is a clear difference in the scents as well.
As the name says, it is more intense and on your face than Mon Guerlain. In the beginning, I received strong citrus. And after 20 minutes of drying down on my skin, lavender, jasmine and rose join the citruses.
It is quite a musky scent which makes it fall to the unisex category to me. And this helps the perfume to stay a bit longer as well.
WHEN TO WEAR:
You can always rock this one. No specific season needed. It lasts a bit longer than the original Mon Guerlain. On my skin, it stays for 3 to 4 hours.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Unisex fragrance.
- Strong musky scent.
La Petite Robe Noire Guerlain
Middle notes are Licorice, Rose, Tea and Taif Rose;
Base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Anise, Patchouli and iris.
I had a sample bottle of La Petite Robe Noire for a long time but for some weird reason, I didn’t test it until recently. And now it is my go-to fragrance if I am going to a party.
The bottle is very unique, it has a black dress imprinted on it. They wanted to advertise it like it is a scent for women when they are all dressed up.
The perfume starts with the smell of cherry and red berries. It almost feels like everything is dipped under a syrup. However, you won’t think that the notes are synthetic. It smells natural but flirty.
After 40 minutes or so, patchouli and iris come to play. They change the entire game of the fragrance. It instantly becomes more elegant and edgy. This part is completely a game-changer for this scent.
The fruity-patchouli makes this similar to Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel.
The longevity and projection are amazing as well. It lasts 10 to 12 hours on me which is more than enough.
WHEN TO WEAR:
It is an all-year-round scent in my opinion. But try to wear it in the evenings. It is more appropriate then.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Strong and loud scent.
- You can enjoy it at parties.
Terracotta La Parfum Guerlain
Middle notes are Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom;
Base notes are Vanilla and Musk.
Terracotta Le Parfum was one of my impulse buys because I got it at a discount while going through perfume shopping websites.
It is a limited edition from the line ‘Terracotta’, so I got very excited when I found it available. And I am so glad I did.
Do not think twice about ordering this fragrance if you like white florals. It is a must-buy for you!
The bottle itself looks gorgeous. It is round-shaped and there is a bronzy disk in the middle which has a sun on it. The whole bottle gives you a sunny feeling. Jasmine is the main character of the perfume. Tiare flower gives it a beachy touch.Ylang-Ylang is the yellow flower that holds all the white florals together.
Moreover, coconut and vanilla smooth out the fragrance.
‘Gorgeous’ is the only word I utter when I smell this fragrance. It is the most beautiful combination of white flowers together in a bottle.
A lot can go wrong when you are trying to make a white floral scent, but Guerlain has proved again that it knows how to play with notes and make a fragrance breathtaking.
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WHEN TO WEAR:
As I have mentioned earlier, the bottle reminds you of sunny days. Therefore, it is a summer and spring scent. I would wear this on a beach for sure. It will make you feel pretty and feminine yet won’t overpower you.
The longevity of this fragrance is average. I got around 4 to 5 hours of longevity with moderate projection by this fragrance.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- It is a floral scent.
- A perfect spring/summer perfume.
- Easy going.
- Very feminine.
Black Perfecto La Petite Robe Noire Guerlain
Middle notes are Rose and Licorice;
Base notes are Leather, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Black Musk.
I recently have purchased this perfume after sampling it heavily for a very long time and I think it definitely deserves to be on this list of best Guerlain fragrances.
The black bottle of Black Perfecto looks super classy on my vanity. It gives its own vibe to my vanity.
Things which are the reason you should have this one in your collection are: It is very trendy, ultra-feminine, sexy and a fresh fragrance. So you tell me; why shouldn’t you purchase this killer perfume.
The main notes which I picked are juicy cherries and a little bit of licorice paired with black tea and rose.
I got longevity of 5 to 6 hours with moderate projection.
WHEN TO WEAR:
It is a perfume for winter and fall.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:
- Very feminine.
- Long-lasting scent.
Final Thoughts
Guerlain is one of the finest designer houses. As they make unique perfumes, I would 100 percent recommend Guerlain’s brand if you want to try a designer to provide you with the same experience as a niche house. At the same time, it is very affordable as well.
If you have any further queries, please feel free to ask them in the comment section, and I would be happy to answer them.
