Idylle by Guerlain

cherubkiss

A lovely floral fragrance, that draws compliments. The top note does have a soft raspberry and fresh flowers aroma. The lilly is dominant in the heart note. What I really love in this perfume is the drydown. Throughout this perfume, I can smell the most beautiful rose, its so soft and pure. I am not surprised that this perfume has won awards, it truly deserves them

insolence

A pleasant, comforting scent, but nothing groundbreaking. I want to say, it lacks the character imho.

The scent lasted less than an hour on me

MrGuerlain

Really, there is nothing NR for her about Idylle! I can't really smell any similarities!

swedeangel

Waited a long time before I tested this one,a bit put off by the bottle that I find ugly and not fitting at all to this scent.
But now i have tried it ,and God is it beautiful! I dont like flowery scents much,find them often too sweet,too artificial ,to annoying and not FRESH in the way that a bouquet of real flowers are. found nothing that smelled like that im searching,that feeling when you put your nose into a big bouquet of feshly picked flowers,dewey ,lovely and so NATURAL.
But i found it!
Idylle is all of this!
Its a lovely dewey floral,mild discrete rose,a very natural lily of the valley,yes a fantastic beautiful garden ! And the drydown is breathtaking - round and mildly sweet ,so comfortable.
A new love on my list,a faboulus work of art,Guerlain!

mmizy

I have a sample of this perfume and it is a lovely non offensive scent. It is flowery and powdery...reminds me of l instant magique but smooth and more well blended. Its a very nice everyday fragrance. It does remind me of NR as well...but i like this one better.

notme

It is a very 'friendly' scent, it has no dominating note that would stand out 'violently'. It's warm, yet there is something that seems to stay in the shadow in this scent It gives the perfume a mystery note. This is not an easy to forget fragrance.

vuelo

...

...white graceful swan on a lake.

The trick is to spray lightly, spraying too much "bulks" the patchouli and ruins everything from top to base.

Not groundbreaking, true... but pleasent and feminine.

Yamba1

I'm not usually taken with florals but I like Idylle. It is a gentle and refined perfume with a creamy drydown. This will not offend anyone, so great for daytime or office. Staying power is good- by the end of the day I am still getting lovely wafts now and again, like wafts from a spring garden. Reminded me a little of Ralph Lauren Glamorous but that may be my memory playing tricks. I've enjoyed every spray.

Perfumaniac

Idylle by Guerlain is a bouquet of fresh
flowers and a sublimated blend of
Bulgarian roses, married with a chypre
sensuality. In its jewel bottle, Idylle is a love
reverie for one day or forever.

StephD

i usually don't go for florals, but i can't stop smelling this each time i stop at my local store! so creamy, soft, comforting. it evokes high class and feminity. it's very charming. i imagine an innocent, playful-looking brunette with an aura of mysticism behind her smile, like she has a special secret. i'm not sure if this one is for me though- too classy, and very expensive.

sherapop

Guerlain IDYLLE is likeable enough, but it strikes me as largely redundant: yet another lightly fruity floral with a dominant patchouli core.

Neither original nor exquisitely composed of niche-quality notes, IDYLLE is simply not worth the price. I find this fragrance pleasant and entirely wearable but not worthy of the illustrious name Guerlain, which sadly is changing its meaning with each new disappointment produced by a company now apparently more interested in business than in the art of perfume.

In the case of IDYLLE, there is nothing new here at all, and my distinct impression is that the marketing gurus at Guerlain simply decided to tap into the post-ANGEL rampant patchouli frag fad.

If someone gave me a bottle, I'd wear it, but I won't be making any effort to add IDYLLE to my collection, although I do admit that this is the best of the recent bunch of Guerlain releases--it's just that the competition is not that stiff...

zaramona

I got a sample of this one finally and snifed it deeply.Very powerful bright sunny scent,felt walking in a garden full of roses and sipping a mild sweet drink.Then it was a little difficulte to breath so stoped snifing and tested on my skin.Dry down is a little woody which i didnt expect but somehow nice.I am not sure about buying a bottle even though its quiet remarkable and chic on any kind of shelves.Considering the price, lasting power is weak on my skin. Waiting to see what happens...

guest_alexanna7

Idylle won two fifi awards!uk.france.voila.but the notes seems a bit like emporio diamonds armani.lychee.rose.raspberry.nice!

belissena

I think it's gorgeous, floral without being harsh and cold. Idylle makes me think of dewy flowers in the morning. perfect for spring rainy days (like today!)

Catnip

It must be spring! Only spring can make me crave creamy florals. I confess I turned my nose up at Idylle when it came out last fall. It was so “not me,” it was too flowery… Well, I accidentally received a sample of the fragrance a week ago and while I wasn’t mesmerized by it, I was surprised by how well-behaved the scent is. It is said that Idylle is developed around a rose and, yes, the rose is certainly there. It is, however, tastefully balanced with some other dreamy notes of flowers along with white musk (the patchouli lends an interesting depth without playing a major role).

I adore the scent of lily of the valley in real life, but I usually detest it in perfumes because it could smell synthetic or overdone. Here, the lily of the valley is fairly prominent among the other flowers and is gentle and natural. The rose is almost dewy, with some curious tartness on the edges.

Even if someone doesn’t like Idylle, I cannot imagine that they would find it offensive. It is an extremely feminine fragrance which, indeed, behaves like a perfect lady. You could spot her in a crowd: She is the one wearing a modern-tailored, flower-patterned dress, with a string of small pearls around her neck. Ah, I want to be like her—only perhaps not too often.

The sillage is good for this fragrance, and it lasts fairly long on me.

katusha

An exelent present for Rose fans. There is some mystery in untransparent bottle.

doctormod

I'm finding it strange to see all the controversy and strong emotions this pleasant if not overly original fragrance has provoked!

Like several other reviewers, I'm a long-time Guerlain fan who has been rather disappointed with some of the newer fragrances from the company, particularly the odd synthetic L'Instant and the fruit cocktail My Insolence. I like but don't love the now extinct Mahora, and I don't dislike (but don't wear) Champs-Elysee and Insolence. I think most of the Aqua Allegoria series (with the exception of Winter Delice) are unimpressive. Compared to other recent mainstream Guerlains, then, I think Idylle is certainly about the best--which does not necessarily mean that I intend to wear it myself.

What stands out for me most clearly is the muguet, followed by the rose and raspberry with the other florals blending nicely. It's obviously a well-crafted scent. Some have complained about a lack of originality, and it's true that Idylle is neither cutting-edge nor game-changing--no revolution in a bottle here--but that doesn't mean that it's without some very attractive qualities.

When I was much, much younger, I was quite fond of lily of the valley notes and occasionally wore Muguet de Bois. While Idylle evokes memories of this old favorite (as it once was), it is a far, far richer and more luxurious perfume, perhaps the best muguet I've smelled, particularly with the complementary rose.

Even so, I can't see myself wearing this. Lily of the valley is, ultimately, too delicate a scent for a tall, big-boned, "statuesque" woman such as I, I think, and I can no longer wear it well. Still, I can think of women on whom Idylle would be downright drop-dead gorgeous.

jae

This fragrance has been beaten and battered on this site. But it has been very kind to me. This is very pretty, in a mature way. Somehow, I believe that if a fragrance isn't an American powerhouse, it is often dismissed as boring or weak. In my opinion and on my skin, this is a beautiful, well-mannered floral. This isn't for the beach, the club or just for hanging out. This is for cordial events. A special fragrance for special moments.

guest_nosmia

soo many reviews for an ordinary and dull floral fragrance, since it is the Guerlain house I guess..It is too much jasmine,lilac and narcissus to me, nothing more, I don't get the rose. And it doesn't differ much through the dry down. It is a floral scent but a strong one so not for a teenage but for a mature woman who likes florals of course. Longevity is good though..

schon dayana

First time I smell this ferfume last year: too common/comercial, out from my list, then,
I got few miniature for this perfume few days ago when I buy Eau de Shalimar 2009, and I'm wearing it now to make sure weather I want to buy the big bottle or not. I love the smell of lily so much and maybe thats why I like it better than before. It makes me feel more feminine. But I'm not addicted to it, thats a problem (wonder if its bcoz I'm a classic perfume lover). Will wear it for few days and update.

17/4 update:
I'v tested NR for her, yes it's almost the same. But as a Guerlain's perfume lover I proudly say that Idylle is much more better/perfect. It has the weight and also rich so it breaths slowly. Very sophitiscated perfume. Imagining a tall and beautiful woman, curl brown hair, wearing gold color dress sit on red velvet chair in a ballroom., big chandelier, classical music and champaign.
I might wear this perfume to dinner or special occasion, but for everyday use, I dun think so. Maybe not yet.

Poline

I loved your article on Guerlain Idylle . Love your passion for fragrances especially Guerlain House and the poetic description of ingredients, bottle design. When sniffing Idylle It was fascinating to discover the balance between the floral harmony and the chypre facet .I really love Idylle ,as I am a chypre fragrance fan but also enjoy a beautiful floral bouquet with a fresh lily of the valley aspect. The first sniff of the fragrance reminded me of my grandmother flower garden. It is beautiful how perfumery can take you back to places and dear memories .I agree with the fragrance being shared and consider that a fragrance should be enjoyed, breaking the gender barrier .I think sensuality is a dominant facet of the fragrance and please correct me if I’m wrong which is actually more of a question that statement.... does the fragrance have indole ? And is this what makes the fragrance so sensual?
Thank you
Kind Regards,

MirabelleJee

I've tested it recently and found it nothing special and unusual. Another average luxury expensive fragrance for unreasonable price. I can buy lots of interesting and unusual niche fragrances for such price and I don't want to pay for ads and brand name.
And the whole city will wear it soon. Hooray!

guest_Anne.

This is such a classy and beautiful perfume. I find it fresh and cetainly different. I can smell individual flowers, the rose, jasmine and berry are dominant, yet beautifully blended. I like it layered with the body lotion, it is just heaven and makes me feel so fresh and lovely.

bamboowu

I absolutely LOVE this fragrance, I literally can't keep my arm away from my nose.

Idylle by Guerlain to me is a perfect floral. I can smell the rose, the lily-of-the-valley, and lilac. I LOVE the soft lilac and rose combination. The flowers in this one are perfect, like rose petals. Such fresh smelling flowers, to me like a breath of fresh spring air. I also love the sweetness of the berry aroma. Guerlain has really impressed me with this one. The name suits it perfectly!

I think this is a very lovely fragrance suitable for any time, day or night and for any event. All age groups as well.

This is truly beautiful, it is hard to type with one arm at your nose...lol...but seriously, a glorious fragrance I plan to never be without. Very classy, sophisticated, and elegance at it's best.

Lasting power is great (10 hours) and so is the sillage. I recommend trying this one if you haven't yet.

My rating for this one is 10/10!

ElenaLondon

I really like this fragrance. It is cheerful and unpretentious . I would call it an illegitimate child of Guerlain .
I bet that all of us have moments when we can't be bothered to dress-up. As long as it's clean , comfortable and no need to be ironed. As for me Idylle is exactly the fragrance for these moments.

I can easily detect lily -of- the- valley, rose, peony . This combination is so fresh and easy to wear for me.
Musk and patchouli do ground this carefree child called Idylle reminding us about the general conception of Guerlain sensuality.
Overall.... Recommended!

Julce

It's fresh and floral.I can smell a strong flavor of Lily-of-the-Valley.I think spring is a great time to use it. But despite this it seems too simple for me.

guest_

Some people on this site are over sensitive. I do not feel the person the previous reviewer mentioned was not getting at you personally, or other critics. You really need to get a fragrance that will make you chill. This fragrance is beautifully blended and in my opinion pure class.

Madhavi

This one is a lovely fragrance for me with the notes of florals.
I get a sample of this and I`m so glad to go buy one of 50ml or 100ml

Lady Venomtongue

oh yes , can't agree more with dear Aphrobaby member.
Idylle is perfect for my taste with big freshly blooming roses & highly accented note of the grand favourite Llly of the valley along other fresh & less intensified floral naunces .
its very beautiful , soft & nostolgic creation , something very old aged about it that truely shines & thrives in its modern suit .
with fundamentally imbued classicim & timeless elegence its deeply unique in today's world of perfumes that has been drowned with such pitiful sickly sweety immensely weak underwhelming concoctions.
Last but not least , with good sillage & passable longevity . hoping all floral lovers out there enjoy this unabashedly Feminine dream .

Aphrobaby

I don't understand why some people are so hard and critical of this fragrance. It's definitely yet another masterpiece by the house of Guerlain. Just because it's not as unique and different like Alien does not mean it's as bad and flat as some people on here make it out to be. I just so disagree because it is to me a perfect floral and righfully so it is called Idylle. It is a sweet nectar of flowers pefectly blended. This is the most expensive perfume I ever bought myself, but I have to say it is worth the money. There is something special about it and like no other. To me it is what the name itself means or implies 'Ideal'. An Ideal blend of a "heavenly" and sensual nectar from the goddesses themselves. It's simply delicious and ambrosial. It's beyond a fresh and invigorating smell of flowers it is also comforting to the sense of smell as well. It just makes you feel good and warm inside almost like a best friend. Perfect for a first date or an important occassion, when you want to feel important and beautiful. Mmmmm I especially love the Lily of the Valley that comes out of it, and the Rose and Jasmine that linger on. Fell in love with it at my very first sniff. This fragrance really has the best smelling flowers put together and in a way that creates heaven to the sense of smell. Any floral lover will not only appreciate it but also be most likely astonished by it. I was like omg I must have this fragrance, I also love the unique bottle, beautiful gold all around it; it is a classical and royal look. It looks stunning on a table. It is to the sense of smell what a fresh nectar of honey is to the sense of taste.

Hypnoticx

this scent is like heaven...
i remember the day i tested it
usually i dont like just florals
but when i sniffed it for the first
time it was like i was laying down
in a bed of wonderful smelling flowers

or just like i was entering the ballroom
with my stunning balldress and every eye directed on me...

like i said: heavenly scent, you should try it!

ananda

I took a trip in my memories with this perfume. It was spring, in my grandmother's country house. The air was fresh and invigorating after the rain and all the nature was delighted with the bliss that had fallen from the sky. I was about seven years old, my father took me for a walk under the sun, and we walked on the wet grass near the river, where you could see a lot of small trees. The jasmine one next to us exhaled the strong and natural aroma of the flowers. We stopped by this tree with yellow flowers, and there were a lot of them on the ground. My father took one of them, and it was filled with water, just like a small cup of rain, and took a little sip. I was so amazed like "Wow! I didn't know I could drink from a flower!" and I tried it too.
That's one of the most tender memories from my childhood, and that's all I could think about when wearing Idylle.
Very simple fragrance, I could only detect clearly the jasmine. Watery, wet jasmine.
Beautiful, simple, natural, unpretensious, pure and innocent. Not sophisticaed. Sophistication isn't a value here. Just the beauty of the scent.

guest_Alice.E.

...and the right image for this is marilyn monroe in her 30s with streight hair, and wearing pearls. In the same gold drops sorroundings and with same "inlovy" message.

that would have been the perfect image for this perfume.

guest_Alice.E.

something is not whole in your soul and perception of quality if you can't appreciate at least in some ways this heavenly inlove scent...

andrew85

horrible stuff. smells like a cheap floral air freshener. so cloying.. nasty stuff, from Guerlain I expected more than this floral disaster...

yvashche

This is a really bland and uninteresting perfume. I tested it on my skin several times, and it just smells slightly sweet with some hints of non-sweet flowers, but it does not last long, does not have power and is not very original. Actually, I'll go as far as to say that it smells cheap.

perfumes_addict

idylle was a big disappointment for me. it doesn't have anything special but the bottle. when i saw it i thought to myself that this must be one luxurious and sophisticated perfume, when in fact it is very common, a little cheap and i can only smell the lilly in it. it's very long lasting but this is not sufficient for a perfume to be a hit. i don't understand its price either, it's absurd. what was guerlain thinking?

evamoon

This is not a typical fragrance created by Guerlain. It smells to me like copy of Narciso Rodriguez for Her (or Lovely by SJP). I hate the smell of old human sweat (or old socks), which this fragrance evokes.

bronstein

The comments below are not very enthusiastic about this one, and I'm quite with these comments. O can't notice anything special about it. I understand this is the 150th or perhaps even 300th scent produced by Guerlain? Seems like assembly-line work...

vincy_gal

The saleslady at the store today was really pushing this. It smells rosy on me...it's OK...but I'm not going 'wow'. It's nice...not sure I'd buy it...but it's not gross or anything.

Daria

I can't understand this fragrance,
horrible!
however The buttle is special
and I still don't get all the noise around this perufme.

baiba_pukite

Very lovely, with a dominant lilly of the walley note.. Smells a little cheap, though.. Nothing extra, just a nice, flowery scent. I like it, though :)

guest_

Wow what a mixed bag of opinions.
All I can tell you is that I got quite a few compliments while wearing it today. Scentastic. Well done Thierry and Guerlain. I envy your creative skill. May you bloom and grow

wild_strawberry

Nothing Espacially interesting, smells like multiflower bouquet, that's all. Lasting power isn't good.

simonac

I don't like the roses smells, but this parfume I love it!!!

missk

Idylle is pretty but not very memorable. After the scent had disappeared from my skin I found it hard to recall.

A nice and what I'd call, safe blend of predictable florals. I can't say that I got much in the way of a 'perfect rose fragrance', the rose was overshadowed by the lily and freesia notes. Its simplistic composition would smell wonderful as a bar of soap but in a fragrance this is far too linear and common.

I must agree that this a very classy floral, it certainly smells expensive, but I just can't help feeling disappointed and coming to the conclusion that Idylle lacks character. Nevertheless, the sillage and lasting strength is good, and although I don't think this will be an overly popular scent, I do appreciate it for all that it is.

atenais_only

I like it and would add it to my collection. However i find there are too many flowers inside.
The bottle is great especially the small one, very useful for going out.

Elisabeth M.

Today I had the opportunity to test this new release of Guerlain and I agree with Zaleska that Idylle is quite similar to Narciso Rodriguez for her. The difference between these two scents is that in Idylle the rose-notes are slightly more dominant while NC is a bit muskier and soapy. The bottle of Idylle is just not my cup of tea. Too much seventies retro-style without any modern twist.

amber_glow

I tested this fragnace. The salesgirl told me that I would feel like having a shower of flowers when I spray it.. It was quite good but not as that fresh as I had expected...

After like 30 -45 min later, it turned into an old-fashioned powdery smell that I don't like. That powder smell stayed for a long time like 2-3 hours. But after that the scent turned into a very beautiful very sophisticated cool and feminine incence like scent. Imo, if there is a smell named "woman" that would definitely be it...

It has strong staying power of course. But for this powdery middle note I won't prefer to use. I might come back when I'm 40 (now I'm 32 lol). But body chemistry can differ a lot, so everyone should test it for themselves and see the result.

albatros

It's classy, sophisticate, mature, feminine, beautiful perfume with excellent staying power (around 12 hours). It smells expensive and it smells like NR but little more feminine.

ZiZu

I have tried this on a few hours ago, while also wearing Rose The One.This one is sweeter, more powdery and unfortunately does not last long.I can still smell Rose the One but Idylle is barely there.It did not make a great impression on me, though at first spritz I quite fancied it.Will give it another go since I was given a tester.I also believe that this perfume is suitable for more mature women (30+).
I tested it again and liked it much this time.It lasted more and decided to buy it.I like the fact that the rose in it smells very natural and not too heavy or too sweet.

guest_g.a.

I got it as a birthday gift today.at first I was realy dissapointed becase I dont like floral scents but after an hour it smells really good to me .fresh and nice

tommy_girl

my first impression:this is a lovely floral perfume with strong,but mild rose note.not something classic,but a modern floral fragrance.
my second impression:Gosh!it smells exactly like soap!too much flowers.too much sweet,without any playful personality.
my third impression:this is where I smell some fruity hints.maybe it's peony that appears a bit late,but it's getting better again and the best point of it is sour fruit notes.this is where the description of nectar of flowers matches the perfume perfectly.
by the way the bottle looks a bit strange for me.definitely it's not a perfume for -35.

zvoncica

I didn’t want to test Idylle on the strip, I smelled it from the bottle and liked it. I sad to the sales lady: this is Guerlain, I want this on my skin. I caught clean, fresh rose and lilly of the valley smell. Gentle and likable. I breathed deeply several times and enjoyed the smell on my hand. This is Guerlain, I sad quietly to myself like it is some revelation.

Idylle is perfectly light floral in first sixty minutes of wearing it. Later it merges with my skin and I cant detect it anymore. I think this a mainstream product, quit good to occupy the attention of people who prefer tender florals.

P.S. At the same time I had Armani Idole on my other hand, and I can tell you that Idole can eat Idylle for breakfast easily.

honey73

I don´t think it is a "bad" secent. But it is not original and it´s quite flat imo. Lasts only up to 2-3 hours which is really very dissapointing for Guerlain and for the price.I was really excited to try this new Guerlain, and liked it at first sniff, but after a while it´s almost non-existing.This day I´ve tried Idylle on one wrist and Dior J´adore on the other. J´adore lasted about 3 time longer.

jatzzie

The bottle is simply stunning. When I first saw it, I fell immediately in love, with the bottle.:D It's so sophisticated, definitely something to show off on your dressing table. It's like this classic with a modern twist.As for the scent, well, to be honest, I was so "awed" by the bottle that I honestly can't remember what exactly it smelled like.:D I think there was a whole lot of "flowerpower". But I need to be sure, soo my mission on Sunday is to get to try Idylle again. But based on the bottle and the reviews, I'm looking forward to something very,very special, as in special in a good way. ;)

Claire

As Zaleska already said it is absolut similar to lovely (sjp) and NR !Smells like a lighter version of them. I thought that guerlain would create a more unique fragrance.The bottle and the advertising were so promising. Nice but not worth 60 Euro for 30 ml.

mean_kitty

It's such a beautiful perfum, it's clearly a "Guerlain". Normally I don't like floral scents, but this one is so good like all Guerlain's perfums.The bottle is so gorgeous,but in whar concerns the name I'm not sure if ti's the best choice.Nice, delcate, not artificially at all, perfect for day and hot wether.I imagine it is the perfect perfum for fairies.

amelie

Wim, I read your article about creating Idylle, like the enthusiasm and passion when talking about the new perfume. Whether we like it or not, fragrance awakens feelings. Perfume world is a world of artists, a good book, music you listen to, the smell of perfume ... it's an inspiration. Probably we are strange to those who don't feel that flair.
Sorry for offtopic, I didn't know where to write because I couldn't find any more reviews on article.

Svetlana

Hey alfiecronin,
Sorry it gives you such headache, maybe you skin is simply not working with the fragrance. I have wonderful experience and have to repeat myself "It is gorgeous fragrance!"

alfiecronin

Headache inducing flat floral. Absolutely nothing to do with Guerlain at all. If this is what we can look forward to with the new lead perfumer Thierry Wasser, then good luck. Why didn't they just advance their own perfume goddess, Sylvaine Delacourte, to the top spot and finally, once and for all, tear the reins from the grip of those dang men who make all their "classics" smell like men's cologne? i'm rambling...

heidii

first when i tried it on paper in store i didnt like it at all. But i got my hands on a free sample so i tried it on skin anyway..... And i have to say i reallyreally like it! Its like walking in a field of wild flowers (you can definitely smell the lily-of-valley and rose in it). Also its a very sophisticated, every day scent. It reminds me of one scent i have; comme un evidence from yves rocher. Now i understand why, they have the rose and lilly-of-valley in common. But where comme un evidence changes on your skin, idylle stays more the same. Thats why i prefer idylle. Though i wouldnt buy it because i have something similar and its not that special.

Zaleska

Yeah, I tested it yesterday.
Very similar to Narciso Rodrigues for Her, but lighter.
Do you know Lovely by SJP? Similar too.
Gucci by Gucci? Yeap, similar.

All the 4 frags are great...and similar.

Dear reader: just go to the store and test the four frags. Buy the one that's is affordable for you, by the price or by the scent that suits your skin better.

You choose. The nose is yours. The taste is yours.

Oxygene

Why did you delete my review? Because I did not praise this fragrance? I don't praise it, because for my taste it too similar with Rumeur and Gucci by Gucci. Fine, but nothing originality. I'm a Guerlain-fan, but this perfume was a great disappoint.

krishka

tried it...nothing special..white flowers without any development of the scent..fades away in less than an hour...
P.S. stop deleting my reviews abt this frag. it is kinda of frustrating...

marina_lil

So good flower combinaton. Smells like the most beautiful and even luxury garden in the world. The scent is very feminine and really sexy. I feel like this is the right smell for every beautiful young women.

a.k.a.warum

It is very light on me, smells like beautiful flowers, but the smell disappears so fast! :( it disappears much faster than the other fragrances I've tries.

Upd.: it doesn't disappear, but the middle note doesn't work for me. It's pretty faint, but cloying :( just one of these notes doesn't work with my skin. I'm guessing it's freesia... because rose, lily of the valley (within the first 10-15 minutes) and peony (after a couple of hours) work...

Svetlana

A fragrance that brings pleasure inspiration and happyness. Beautifull scent!!!

I was totally captivated since first sniff and loved it even more after .

My oppinion: If someone is disappointed by Guerlain for the change, please you don`t need to offend the perfume, company and people who like it.

allexa27

For me is more similar to D&G feminine instead of Narcisso Rodrigues .NR is more creamy,Idylle is more light and lots of lily and lily-of -the- valley in it.It is all about light fresh flowers ,nothing interesting about it

Trvevil

Hmm... while some really love Idylle, some mourn past masterpieces, I just didn't want to pay attention to this one. Yeah, I sniffed it, but umm.. no thank's. It really isn't in my way.

Idylle in my opinion is great fragrance for every day wear and it's not just plain floral. Seems Idylle is one of those NR For Her's relative, though in it's own was. I really smell similarities with NR For Her (in black bottle), but Idylle is a nice rose perfume. Rose blooms here and you can detect peony after hour or so.

I still prefer something like Insolence and Samsara, Shalimar..

MrGuerlain

I agree with it completely!
You can always go for the custom made, where they will make completely what you desire. But you pay for what your desires are.
Please read my review about Idylle on this site. I will only review Guerlain in the future.

Kind regards,

Wim

amelie

And what I dislike is when you can not comment on the fragrance, just review it serves not only to praise.
Nice said that the one who already has two or three fragrances from Guerlain, has no right to ask the same thing or be possessive. But the success of a perfume depends on whether the audience like it.
Be honest and say Do you like just any perfume?
Here are mainly those who love perfumes, members with different tastes and olfactory experiences and this sometimes involves a critique. Comparisons and descriptions of perfume have helped many people here to find the right fragrance for themselves.
The guest feedback is more like a warning to others not to be critical to the perfume, I like to read more descriptions of smell. Those familiar with Guerlain perfumes will understand well-intentioned criticism.

guest_

What I dislike is people thinking they should own and control the company just because they own one or more of their classics. If you want just another Shalimar than i suggest you go and buy a few more bottles of the old formula.

Idylle stayed a decent amount of time on my skin when I tested 3 other perfumes this one out shinned the rest I tried on; including tom ford and cavalli. This is a beautiful floral. commercial? maybe but it is still Guerlain, get over it.

Kterhark

wow- people are running either hot or cold on this one. I'm in the like category. It's a nice, delicate scent that wears well on me. Perfect for a concert, show, etc; someplace where you are packed next to people and don't want to offend but also want to smell nice. My only wish is that they would have swapped out the lily-of-the-valley with something more interesting.

perfumes_addict

i kind of liked it when i tried it on, but after a few minutes is turned into something too comercial, soapy, a bit cheap and kind of old-ish... but what really blew me away was the price. it definetly doesn't deserve all those money. i can find way better perfumes for a much smaller price.

amelie

The fragrance is modern and very flowery, pleasant...I think the idea that pleases everyone, regardless of age,although it is unfair to share perfume by age.
Reminded me of Pleasures, from Estee Lauder, only Pleasures for me is much more elegant fragrance. But I am not competent because I love Estee fragrances and notes I identify.
The Idylle is more commercial, far from the famous Guerlain perfume.

Miss_Smart

This is an absolutely captivating frag.
I found it to be fresh and dazzling.
Unfortunatelly it has no staying power on my skin.
Sensual and very cute- for those who can wear it properly :)

jemma

Today I tried Idilly and remained very pleasantly surprised when I found out that like Narciso Rodrigez! Felt real violets, which were later wrapped in a soft and Kremene flavor! I'm so happy to find that this is my flavor! Surely buy it!

Mellyhelly

I tested it only once, almost dis-hearted after the latest Guerlain's scents from sickening L'Instant to awful killing-me-softly-with-poisoned-candied-violets Insolence of any kind.
I loved everything Guerlain until Champs-Elysèes (only half-included) and disliked everything after.
So I approached the counter doubtfully. To my happy surprise Idylle sprayed on a paper was something "breathable"! That's already a lot and a big relief for me! I wanted to wear it on my skin and I have to say that after the initial little woody harshness, the scent goes on fine and quite lovely.
Yes, it is musky and yes, it recalls Narciso Rodriguez. So?!? They are similar, not equals. Idylle is much more floral and slightly more frizzinz-peppery. NR EdT is smoother, while NR EdP could be more similar for the flowers (which I don't like in NR EdP and liked in Idylle!), but Idylle in my opinion stands on its own like an independent and good-reason-to-exist scent, quite intense, but modern, sophisticated but not old.
The bottle is beautiful and happy, I don't care if it looks like another one (we don't get many Antonio Banderas fragrances here). The scents tells me something, the ad tells me nothing and actually find it quite boring, but the juice is most important. Thinking about puchasing.

Kama

I just smells in on teh strip in teh magazine..
very nice perfume, but in my opnion nothing new...
Like most said it is like Narciso Rodriguez For HER, but mixed with Cabaret Gres...
I like it but as I have NR and Cabaret I do not need to buy this one...

ChristyS

For me it´s a good creation. As already mentioned a very sophisticated and charming flowery perfume. There are no fruits mentioned among the notes, but on me Idylle has also a slightly and very likeable fruit note. It´s not THAT unique or "different" like e.g. L´Instant, but still very elegant and very "Guerlain". I think it will be a success.
PS: I am fine with the fact that not everyone likes this perfume ;). I also don´t like some perfumes, others here like. But anyway I like to read honest and personal reviews on perfumes of others here.

nathalieZ

Shalimar and l'Heure Bleue can rest easy.They wont be dethroned by the new Guerlain, Idylle..
It is a first for Guerlain,a light airy poetic lily of the valley , never before achieved amongst the succesfull collection of Guerlain's perfumes..
designed more for young womren this time! The die-hard Guerlain fans will be disappointed, but many young women willl discover Guerlain with pleasure with Idylle.I will say they spent more money on the bottle concept than they did on the scent!!! it is nice, dewy, pleasant, certainly not a masterpiece Guerlain has accustomed us to!
Maybe after all they decided to suprise us all!!!

Antoinette

A gauzy whisper of a floral, this may be surprising delicate for a Guerlain, but it is a pleasant surprise. As is to be expected from this house, Idylle is thoughtfully crafted and feminine. It brings to mind the dewy blooms in En Passant, although Idylle gathers a few more flowers for her bouquet, a handful of roses, peonies, lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. I imagine a Jane Austen heroine cutting flowers for her writing desk early in the morning, her white muslin gown soaking up the dew as she brushes against flora. Lovely.

susieqrj

I just sniffed it from the cap. It is so uninteresting that I didn't want to try on my skin. A strong and plain floral.
Totally not my cup of tea.
Not inovative at all. Not sexy, not nothing.
And the bottle is a copy of Antonio Banderas Spirit.

jellybeantree

This is bursting with florals, on my skin I only smell lily of the valley and the lily and some rose,which I don't like, then after an hour it turns into a bit like narcisso rodriguez edt, just not as musky and rich and then I get peony. It seemms like someone over 35 would wear this one. It smells sophisticated , its beautifully done and the bottle is GORGEOUS!!!!I won't be buying it though,to much lillies for me!

luz

Wow, this is an amazing floral ! The best perfume I've tried recently. It isn't unique, but it is so well done and well blended... elegant and comfortable... a perfect bouquet indeed.

vertigo

A beautiful mature floral!
Smooth, silky, charming, classy, smells expensive and sophisticated.

I'm too young for Idylle, but let me try it when I turn 30 ...

NuriaRose

nice but not innovation!!! ...start with strong smell of narcissus - i am surprised that this note is not really included
then the drydown is very very like narsiso rodrigez edt - i think this is better not to mention the very attractive gold bottle ...

guest_

I've sniffed this already, and it really is fabulous. I can't wait for it to be officially released.