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Eau de parfum

Guerlain L'Initial

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Fragrance information:

L'Initial Guerlain, introduced to the world in 2020, is officially considered a feminine fragrance, belonging to the sweet, east, and floral families. Perfumer Thierry Wasser poured every ounce of mastery into this one. Created within the Parisiennes collection and available in eau de parfum.

Brand country — France: a place that truly knows its way around a great scent. L'Initial Guerlain unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Description of the composition

The note pyramid of L'Initial unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The signature of Guerlain is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

In the first seconds you meet invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange. These 3 notes shape sunny vitality that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.

In the heart you notice Iris and Rose holding a opulent floral direction.

The accord architecture is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Floral and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Wood, Powdery and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Citrus, Whiteflower, Floral and Gourmet. The palette also extends to Sweet, Musk, Wood and Spicy. At family level the scent maps to East, Floral and Sweet.

In summary L'Initial holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged in wear.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Guerlain
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.guerlain.com
Year of production 2020
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder LVMH

Composition pyramid

Bergamot
Jasmine
Orange
Iris
Rose
Almond
Caramel
Musk

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
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Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Female
100%
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Date
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Wedding
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Sleep
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For party
50%
For every day
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Sex
0%
For Holiday
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Theatre
0%
Office
0%
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Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
25%
Summer
Summer
25%
Autumn
Autumn
25%
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Casual
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Gala
50%
Classic
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Avant-garde
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Romantic
50%
Sporty
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under 18
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18-25 years old
25%
26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
25%
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the wrist
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On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
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On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
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Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Despair
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Effect
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Effect
Gathers compliments
5
Intensity
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Intensity
Very strong
4
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
4
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