Eau de Guerlain Guerlain for women and men

I haven't tried Chanel's Eau de Cologne yet but I can't imagine it being better or even as good as Eau de Guerlain; if it's anywhere close though, it must be fantastic. At first it didn't seem extraordinary but after wearing a few times it became an addiction and I put a lot on 3 or 4 times a day including before bed (although I know scent in bed is terrible for sleep). There's something so incredibly right and profoundly beautiful and even primal about Eau de Guerlain. Makes me think of the naked Ulysses encounter on the beach with Nausicaa.

The holy grail of lemon verbena scents. It's not as long-lived as it could be, but that lemon verbena accord will knock your fucking teeth out. I wouldn't look any further when it comes to lemon verbena. One of the most refreshing fragrances ever.

This is the 2nd Guerlain I've tried with high hopes of the perfect citrus summer scent.

First sniff, wonderful!! More lime than lemon but bright and fresh, done just right. Not face puckering screechy sour but also not candy sweet. Again, perfect.

Unfortunately, this only lasts about 30 seconds. Then comes on a mossy green similar to Cristalle that darkens and flattens the citrus down to a barely discernable smudge.

After this stage I get more spice and the lavendar is prominent. The drydown reminds me alot of Bois de Iles, very gingerbread like.

Even if you use a ton of it, it only shouts for a few short minutes, then whispers for the rest of it's 1-2 hour life.

Skin close and unobtrusive but not the gem I'm looking for.

Yes, this is citrus at its best. Very classic and mannered, fresh in an old-fashion way, much respectable and elegant but it inevitably reminds me of my grandmother that used to spray it on linen handerchiefs that she was taking out of her purse at any good occasion. Anytime I smell Eau de Guerlain, I see my grandma opening her purse and litterally fill the room with top quality lemon and verbena unwittingly marking my childhood. To me Eau De Gurelain is more the smell of my memory than a body perfume.

Rating: 8.5-9/10

This scent is very well-mannered . On everyday basis.The lemon dominates and the skin of the lemon, bergamot. The scent is from the family Hermes cologne, sisley champagne... something from these notes only more feminine and fruity. Try :)