Eau de Cologne du 68 Guerlain for women and men

Are there 68 notes in this? I can't smell 68 different notes. What I do smell is a very nice, balanced mix of flowers, citrus, powder and green things. It's claimed to be unisex, and so it is.

When a scent this good veers this close to being feminine it stays acceptably masculine but magically becomes elegant. It is very dressy and nice - like emerging from an unusually classy barbershop.

Well done, Guerlain!

A modest beauty, but a beauty it is.

A very characteristic product of Guerlain, still I think it is more interesting to me than any other Guerlain before.
Being an eau de cologne it is not strong and I regret that, but the scent itself is a wonder and a gem.
Soft and fresh this EdC presents itself, with a unique combination of flowers and quite some fruit. No sharpness from citruses, iris or frangipani: a sweet temperance is achieved by linden blossom, jasmin and vanilla. Towards the drydown a subtle herbal concoction of sage and rosemary accompanies this sweetheart home.

I, for one, am very impressed.

Absolutely 'Guerlain' style EDT (despite the cologne name it's EDT concentration and lasts a good while).

A bizarre concept, featuring 68 ingredients, many of which are not listed here, including all of the base notes! The notes listed above are deceptive, for although they certainly exist (particularly the Mandarin element), they are not indicative of the development of the scent.

It feels warm, smooth and balsamic, not 'crisp' as so many colognes. The base contains a typical soft Guerlain combination of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka and Sandalwood which alongside other warm and spicy elements, puts me in mind of the classics 'Vol de Nuit' and 'L'Heure Blueu'. Indeed others have mentioned it's feeling of the now mythical 'Guerlinade' which agree with.

Do I like it? I 'sort of like it' at first and then 'absolutely adore it' a few hours into it's journey. The sweetness of the mandarin initially finds me sniffing with a little disappointment, however, the development is truly beautiful as the balsams, woods and spices begin to glimmer through, turning it's initial perkiness into an altogether deeper more sensual experience.

Ultimately, I guess that for a woman in long term love with Caron's Eau de Reglisse, everything is going to be second best!

When i see Guerlain this scent comes to my mind. This is a well constructed blend that's very unique. Unisex for sure. Smells much the "guerlinade" note already talked here. Sillage, lasting power and projection are medium. Definetely worth it and thumbs up!

First I smelled Guerlain homme. It was like nothing.

Then I smelled L'Instant de Guerlain pour homme and it was more, more like Guerlain.

After these two I sampled Cologne du 68 and it was the most, most guerlian of them all and then some. Was it over the board? Maybe.

I love the way how different notes twinkles their time before scent falls into wooden murmur. They maybe so many voices in this that the construction fails but does all scents need strict composition?

I don't have yes or no opion about this one yet. I'm still listening those little twinkles.

7,5/10

Incredibly smooth, powdery citrus and iris with an herbal infusion. As 68 develops, lime and green florals become more apparent but never assault the smoothness of this composition, reminding me a lot of a lemon meringue or key lime pie with a warm earthy crust and thick, high quality natural vanilla bean extract, not the loose, synthetic type.

Then it hits me... Jovan Musk for Men. Wait! Impossible, Guerlain couldn't have made a juice parallel to the cheap, iconic men's grocery store fragrance. Try as I might, I just can't shake the association out of my olfactory memory.

Purely delightful and sensual, masculine and clean. A quality fragrance indeed. Although I can't wear it without my mind wandering to Jovan Musk.

Sexy, comforting and delicious.

Follow-up review.

There may be 68 or so notes in Cologne du 68, supposedly, but I've learned to stop searching for every single note in a fragrance and just recognize what I truly do smell.

Forget the fragrance labelled "Guerlinade", Cologne du 68 IS the Guerlinade. That classic animalic, herbal-vanilla base featured in so many Guerlain classics (Shalimar, Jicky, L'Heure Bleue, Habit Rouge) is the star here. Although, there's no animalism. Just a smooth herbal vanilla/tonka accord. The herbal character comes from the Bouquet de Provence, several herbs such as sage and thyme with some light citrus and orange blossom sprinkled on top. It wears light but lasts a long time, and sort of straddles the line between 19th century dandy and 21st century gourmand. Also, Cologne du 68 contains a wonderful lily/carnation accord that pairs with the vanilla SO well - almost like smelling the stems of the flowers themselves. In total, I'd say Cologne du 68 lasts a good 6 hours on my (fragrance-devouring) skin.

There's always a highly trusted brand for something. I trust Apple for music players. I trust Celestial Seasonings for my tea. And I leave the vanillas up to Guerlain. Not only is this one of my favorite fragrances, but I think it's the best vanilla fragrance out there. Try Cologne du 68 if you haven't already.

This is simply a luxurious and classy unisex cologne!
Just like its luxuriously classy perfume house!
Love it!

It is very Guerlain. It reminds me of many Guerlain perfumes, - mainly L'Instant (both for men and for women). For me iris and vanilla notes are the most intensive, and it also makes cologne du 68 similar to Dior Homme. Perfect for everyday use, suitable for men and women. It needs cool weather do develop right. The longevity is reasonable for cologne concentration, it stays quite close to the skin, but a small spray after 4-5 hours after the first one will revive the aroma.

Elegant and classy.

There is a LOT going on in Cologne du 68. It's like a spicy-anisic-woody-vanilla-floral-citrus kinda concoction, that dries down within a few hours to a pleasant, rich vanilla and amber base. I really don't care what's in it anymore, because it just smells plain good and lasts a decent amount of time. It's mainly a tonka-vanilla fragrance, but very light and not overly sweet at all. Also totally unisex, beyond gender.

Good stuff. I'll have to try it again sometime.

I am looking for a cologne so tried this: it is NOTHING like a cologne. It is not fresh, not green and not citrusy. However, the smell is not unpleasant but it reminds me of wood polish, the kind of old fashioned wax used to polish antique furniture... So in a way, I am getting the "luxury" from this smell, but not the cologne!

I usually don't like when there are so many ingredients... results can be bad. But this one isn't. It's a nice fragrance, with a masculine note in the opening but then it becomes unisex. The smell is quite sweet, fruity-green, even woody although I can't see wood added. Not my beloved fragrance, but a nice one.

tested it today...hmmm...very "les nouveau riches"

God this is a classic example of pretenious and snobby perfumary. I imagine there are a lot of perfume snobs (you know who you are)who wear this but dont actually like and wear it just for its exclusivity.
I purchased this when i was on my initial perfume adventure as i was intrigued by the list of notes. Its like the olfactory version of those restaurants where its all very classy and the list of things in your dinner run into paragraphs yet know one seems to be enjoying themselves. This has 68 different notes but unfortunately no heart or indeed soul.

very powdery and quite strong but a sweet smell all the same.maybe it was the cold i was having but i did have a slight headache wearing this all day.dont intend making it a favourite anytime soon.once in a while,yes and that's it.it does stay on the skin all the day I must admit

At first I get spice, floral, and powder then the sweetness (honey and amber) smooths the blend beautifully. It progresses to a soft light sweet floral then it rests with the amber honey and a touch of powder.

I don't get woods, I don't get herbs/green, it ends out being almost gourmand on me! It's quite lovely but it ends out too sweet on me.

Simply the most beautiful soft oriental fragrance I've found. I've read it is perfect for any occasion and I'd have to agree, this could be worn in any situation and you wouldn't offend only make people want to give you a hug! Definitely unisex, on DH it is more spices and woods, on me more citrus, floral & powdery woods. Good sillage and long lasting, what's not to love about this gem?

This cologne is designed to wear on its own, NOT like Jason declares... .
For any decent information, please contact Maison Guerlain!

i dont think its citrus its oriental also beatiful

I'm reading this Blog (re: Cologne Du 68) and I see how you're all wrong! This cologne was made to 'illustrate' 68 different products/scents! Designed to make wear quick. DESIGNED to be a base for other Guerlain products!

Cologne Du 68 comes in a massive 'splash' bottle,(A shampoo-like bottle), so one might 'splash', and to spray other scents' on top. Notice if you 'splash' Du 68 and then add/'spray' Du Coque or Imperial. Fantastic, no!?

Furthermore, add Derby as a base to anything and there you have your own fragrance. Brilliant, really.

Any other questions you might want to ask, don't hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

Jason D. Smith
111 Pierce Avenue, N.
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

As It Dries Down On My Skin, It Smells Like Dior Homme Which Is A Plus Because Thats My Favorite. It Contains 68 Notes, Hence The Name :)

Cologne du 68 is a very pleasant outdoorsy kind of scent. It makes you feel relaxed, calm and peaceful. Perfect for everyday use.

It's a warm, very rich and quite particular fragrance, completely different from 'usual commercials'.

It is a unisex, maybe rather masculine, but pretty enough for women. It smells very nice, I cannot recognise notes, just remember some citrus in the beginning and a feeling that it is a very well-balanced fragrance.