Top Notes 
Peppermint
Lime
Rum
Heart Notes 
Floral notes
Base Notes 
Vetiver
Cedar
Patchouli
09/16/2021
Kurai
388 Reviews
Kurai
Top Review
14
Sophisticated and versatile
And suddenly Guerlain Homme is trending again! That's great to see, because this is a true gem. I gladly add my two cents.
Guerlain Homme has a sharp and distinctive citrus-mint opening. Often rum is mentioned as well - hence the mojito reference - but I don't perceive any. Calling this a 'mojito scent' wouldn't do justice to the sophisticated development that takes place beyond the opening notes. The sharp citrus fades out, but the mint persistently gives off a crisp green freshness.
In the base, there is patchouli and vetiver mainly. I guess the patchouli here is a bit of a one-dimensional dusty note without the usual complexity and the vetiver seems to be from the 'common Guerlain masculines' bottle. Nevertheless this dusty patchouli and woody vetiver feel comfortable, gentlemanly and not at all low-grade. The whole is elevated by subtle peppery and floral elements. This composition delivers a smart and understated elegance of well above its price tag.
Performance-wise.. Sure, at the local tonka-blasting competition, also known as ‘the club’, this isn’t a winner. And in terms of number of people around you getting nauseous or the number of 'chicks magnetized' - whatever that means - , this won’t score very high. Of course, all that is irrelevant when you intend to complement your attire with a touch of brilliance and finesse. What matters is how it does so in different circumstances - heat, stress, rain - and in that respect it does an excellent job. Longevity? Nearly a full workday of soft radiance, check!
This is - by far - my favorite office scent. Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a stylish mature everyday scent at an insanely affordable price level.
Guerlain Homme has a sharp and distinctive citrus-mint opening. Often rum is mentioned as well - hence the mojito reference - but I don't perceive any. Calling this a 'mojito scent' wouldn't do justice to the sophisticated development that takes place beyond the opening notes. The sharp citrus fades out, but the mint persistently gives off a crisp green freshness.
In the base, there is patchouli and vetiver mainly. I guess the patchouli here is a bit of a one-dimensional dusty note without the usual complexity and the vetiver seems to be from the 'common Guerlain masculines' bottle. Nevertheless this dusty patchouli and woody vetiver feel comfortable, gentlemanly and not at all low-grade. The whole is elevated by subtle peppery and floral elements. This composition delivers a smart and understated elegance of well above its price tag.
Performance-wise.. Sure, at the local tonka-blasting competition, also known as ‘the club’, this isn’t a winner. And in terms of number of people around you getting nauseous or the number of 'chicks magnetized' - whatever that means - , this won’t score very high. Of course, all that is irrelevant when you intend to complement your attire with a touch of brilliance and finesse. What matters is how it does so in different circumstances - heat, stress, rain - and in that respect it does an excellent job. Longevity? Nearly a full workday of soft radiance, check!
This is - by far - my favorite office scent. Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a stylish mature everyday scent at an insanely affordable price level.
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