L'Homme Idéal 2016 Eau de Parfum

L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) by Guerlain
Bottle Design:
Thierry de Baschmakoff
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Ranked 19 in Men's Perfume
8.4 / 10 3182 Ratings
A popular perfume by Guerlain for men, released in 2016. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Fruity
Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
AlmondAlmond SpicesSpices BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
VanillaVanilla Bulgarian roseBulgarian rose FrankincenseFrankincense
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean Leathery notesLeathery notes SandalwoodSandalwood

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8.43182 Ratings
Longevity
7.62969 Ratings
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7.32960 Ratings
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7.92933 Ratings
Value for money
8.12365 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 07/26/2025.

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What the fragrance is similar to
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L'Homme Idéal Eau de Toilette
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Reviews

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Apicius

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Apicius
Apicius
Very helpful Review 7  
They can if they want to!
Whenever Guerlain launches a new fragrance for the mass market, the outcry at the afficionados is big. Firstly, no bearer of this name is responsible because there is no Guerlain left in the company. And secondly, it has little to nothing in common with the great classics of the past. Especially the house perfumer Thierry Wasser is regularly scolded because he does some things differently.

Ah, where are the times!

We know the stories about the Guerlinade, the magical note that once distinguished this house and which was based on a confident handling of the vanilla note. Remember - there is still supposed to be a supplier in France who produces vanillin exclusively for Guerlain according to the old production method. Its smoky impurities should only make the scents more alive.

With its powerful, oriental note, the Eau de Toilette, on the other hand, was inspired by the scent habits of a modern, rather young audience. Take a look at the embarrassing advertising video - the cool guy, surrounded by women. Marketing has its sights on the pimply youngster, not the noble dude.

But who really buys the perfumes of this brand? It makes me wonder why L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum, being the first flanker to follow up the original, so much cites the house's great past.

Here we have it, the vanilla - clearly present and skillfully staged! The oriental woody note of the original has been dimmed down with all its loud statements of cherry, almond and marzipan. The beauty of a Guerlain vanilla always reveals itself in dialogue with its surroundings, as here too.

For the first time I notice the leather note, which should also be present in the original. It is very delicate and can only be perceived in the projection. And it is important, because the projection is what our environment perceives when we wear a scent. You should always try to place yourself next to your body when trying out a perfume. If you only press your nose to the the back of your hand you will miss a lot. For me, a piece of refinement and finesse becomes visible, as we attribute it to the classics of the French perfume art.

Compared to the original, L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is the finer fragrance. The vanilla in front of the more discreet oriental-woody background gives me an impression of softness. For me, it's less for the office and going out, more for private, intimate occasions. If the original is for the week, then L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is for Sunday.
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Pepdal

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Pepdal
Pepdal
Helpful Review 5  
L'Homme Ideal eau de parfum
The edp flanker to the popular original edt version of the L'Homme Ideal line is very popular. How special did I find this one? Please watch my video review to find out
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3nilsson3

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3nilsson3
3nilsson3
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Probably one of the best ever
I think this might be one of the best perfumes I have ever tried. I tried to go off the notes, to find something boozy, with strong almond, cherry, and spices notes, a perfume perfect for fall and winter, and this was just perfect. It has impressive longevity, and I cannot get enough of the scent, the blend is so perfect. It's deep and a bit spicy, but not overwhelming and it's just very good.
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EsSchwingt

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EsSchwingt
EsSchwingt
Helpful Review 4  
A basically perfect sweet cherry perfume
Guerlain L'Homme Idéal (EDP) is one of the best cherry based fragrances I have ever tested, even if this scent is not credited in the accords. The scent shortly after the application of this fragrance is pretty longlasting and remains the same for quite some time. The sweet cherry notes are mixed with a slightly spicy undertone, which perfeclty accompanies the fruity scent of cherry. Therefore Guerlain L'Homme Idéal (EDP) is one of the best fragrances to wear in early spring, late autumn and perhabs even the right summer evening.
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Pranay07

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Pranay07
Pranay07
Helpful Review 2  
Versatile and Well Balanced.
I would love to just sniff the blend on my wrist sometimes, it's a very versatile and all year around fragrance specially for people living in not so significantly hotter places with temperature under 35°C.
Not a summer fragrance specially not during the day but can work on slightly windy evenings.
It's date fragrance, a dress up one too but not for clubs.
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JFP26JFP26 4 years ago
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Sexy, elegant sweet almondy-cherry mixed with a tiny touch of leather. Unisex. For all season all occasion except for high heat. Good one!
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ZenshiZenshi 2 years ago
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As someone who typically despises cherry in fragrances, this is blended masterfully. Worth trying.
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FbgNFbgN 2 years ago
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Amazing…
Warm, sexy cuddly scent with cherry, tonkabean and almond. you definitely smell the leather on the next day
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SpiffSpiff 6 years ago
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Class in a bottle. Cherry, almond and guerlinade. Great performer but not cloying, good for any occasion in cooler weather or nights out.
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DeadnoseDeadnose 2 years ago
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▲ Effervescent cherry cola with guerlinade backing. High longevity but doesn't project. Sensual, ideal for evenings.
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ShapsBergShapsBerg 3 years ago
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One of my most used evening / cold weather fragrances. A staple and a holy grail in my collection. Sweet, yet leathery and a bit smoky.
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ValixtoValixto 2 years ago
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Cherries, together with sweet almonds, vanille, and underlying spicy fruitiness. Unique, complex and addictive.
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YoggYogg 10 months ago
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Smooth and sexy. Sweet and fresh (not summer fresh). High quality. Good for cold weather. Very addictive!
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ManVsPixelsManVsPixels 2 years ago
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Smells like a Mr. Kipling's cherry bakewell.
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Jw119Jw119 10 months ago
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Boozy cherry, smoky incense, creamy sandalwood. Pure class in a bottle.
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