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Renaissance
Guerlain.
Does it need anything more? I love Guerlain - and I consider it one of the best perfume houses in the world. After all, it is also one of the oldest. Well, as a layperson in the world of perfume, I only know a fraction of what the Parfumo Research community knows. After my beloved Chanel perfumes, I wanted to look a little further beyond the horizon. Since Guerlain has its own unique story to tell, and some of the legends like Jicky, Shalimar, or L'Heure Bleue come from its creation, it was only natural for me to dive into it.
Therefore, it is almost grotesque that they are not so easy to find right away. Sure - Guerlain perfumes are available from almost all major retailers online - but in-store? For me, initially, there was nothing. While at chain N°1, my counterpart was quite astonished that Guerlain still exists (True Story!), chain N°2 referred me to online shopping - or a store several kilometers away, where at least Shalimar should be available. Then it was probably better to go to one of the Guerlain shop-in-shops in downtown Berlin. At the Waldorf Astoria Hotel …? Or Galerie Lafayette …? Well, it ended in an online blind purchase of Mitsouko.
Upon unpacking, the still ice-cold bottle fogged up. I pressed the spray head for the first time and sniffed. I must have had a big question mark on my face. I couldn't place it at all initially. It was completely different from what I had expected, true to the motto here on Parfumo “Users who like N.N. often also like: … “
There is definitely cinnamon in it. Cloves maybe? Definitely spices, where the oak moss plays a role. Citrus fruits that later support the, unfortunately short, peach aldehyde in the heart. For the rest, my nose is definitely too blunt. But that's okay. Because that's what I love about Mitsouko. It is the most mysterious fragrance in my small collection and the only chypre. It surprises me anew every time. I don't wear it too often, as it is not an everyday scent for me. I want to reserve it for something special, for the evening or night. I imagine I will never let the bottle see daylight. It only sees the dim light of my large gold-glowing filament bulbs, which, with their genuine 60 watts, still conjure a divinely ordained number on the electricity bill. Woe to anyone who screws in an energy-saving bulb …
My conclusion: Mitsouko is, despite reformulation, the legend I expected. There are quite a few perfumes that are unjustly labeled as “old-fashioned.” However, this applies to Mitsouko, and I mean that positively! I can understand if some may not like or want to wear it. Mitsouko is my perfume for special evenings. I would never wear it during the day or in the office. Mitsouko has been referred to by some as the mother of chypres or unisex fragrances - and I gladly endorse that.
Scent: already described above. 9.5/10
Longevity: 7-8 hours, until only the base is really shining through. 8/10
Sillage: rather close to the skin, certainly dependent on the dosage. Those who need it stronger might want to opt for the Eau de Parfum or Extrait. 7/10
Bottle: One of the Guerlain bottles. The decorations initially led my grandmother to assume it was a Russian perfume. Unfortunately, the cap is made of plastic. The Guerlain logo is embossed on the spray head.
Does the label protect against moisture: after a winter car ride, the bottle fogged up so much that while wiping it, a part of the writing on the label unfortunately came off (I still regret my quick drying). 8/10 points.
It is probably thanks to Mon Guerlain that Guerlain is finally celebrating its overdue renaissance, at least in the Berlin perfumeries. Eagerly, space was created for Guerlains in my regular store, so hastily that the saleswoman apologized for the still missing price tags and the deeply hidden testers. At least I got to test Shalimar and some Aqua Allegorias.
But should it only depend on Mon Guerlain? Will the mainstream rediscover classics someday? After all, every Guerlain can be or become “my” Guerlain ...
Does it need anything more? I love Guerlain - and I consider it one of the best perfume houses in the world. After all, it is also one of the oldest. Well, as a layperson in the world of perfume, I only know a fraction of what the Parfumo Research community knows. After my beloved Chanel perfumes, I wanted to look a little further beyond the horizon. Since Guerlain has its own unique story to tell, and some of the legends like Jicky, Shalimar, or L'Heure Bleue come from its creation, it was only natural for me to dive into it.
Therefore, it is almost grotesque that they are not so easy to find right away. Sure - Guerlain perfumes are available from almost all major retailers online - but in-store? For me, initially, there was nothing. While at chain N°1, my counterpart was quite astonished that Guerlain still exists (True Story!), chain N°2 referred me to online shopping - or a store several kilometers away, where at least Shalimar should be available. Then it was probably better to go to one of the Guerlain shop-in-shops in downtown Berlin. At the Waldorf Astoria Hotel …? Or Galerie Lafayette …? Well, it ended in an online blind purchase of Mitsouko.
Upon unpacking, the still ice-cold bottle fogged up. I pressed the spray head for the first time and sniffed. I must have had a big question mark on my face. I couldn't place it at all initially. It was completely different from what I had expected, true to the motto here on Parfumo “Users who like N.N. often also like: … “
There is definitely cinnamon in it. Cloves maybe? Definitely spices, where the oak moss plays a role. Citrus fruits that later support the, unfortunately short, peach aldehyde in the heart. For the rest, my nose is definitely too blunt. But that's okay. Because that's what I love about Mitsouko. It is the most mysterious fragrance in my small collection and the only chypre. It surprises me anew every time. I don't wear it too often, as it is not an everyday scent for me. I want to reserve it for something special, for the evening or night. I imagine I will never let the bottle see daylight. It only sees the dim light of my large gold-glowing filament bulbs, which, with their genuine 60 watts, still conjure a divinely ordained number on the electricity bill. Woe to anyone who screws in an energy-saving bulb …
My conclusion: Mitsouko is, despite reformulation, the legend I expected. There are quite a few perfumes that are unjustly labeled as “old-fashioned.” However, this applies to Mitsouko, and I mean that positively! I can understand if some may not like or want to wear it. Mitsouko is my perfume for special evenings. I would never wear it during the day or in the office. Mitsouko has been referred to by some as the mother of chypres or unisex fragrances - and I gladly endorse that.
Scent: already described above. 9.5/10
Longevity: 7-8 hours, until only the base is really shining through. 8/10
Sillage: rather close to the skin, certainly dependent on the dosage. Those who need it stronger might want to opt for the Eau de Parfum or Extrait. 7/10
Bottle: One of the Guerlain bottles. The decorations initially led my grandmother to assume it was a Russian perfume. Unfortunately, the cap is made of plastic. The Guerlain logo is embossed on the spray head.
Does the label protect against moisture: after a winter car ride, the bottle fogged up so much that while wiping it, a part of the writing on the label unfortunately came off (I still regret my quick drying). 8/10 points.
It is probably thanks to Mon Guerlain that Guerlain is finally celebrating its overdue renaissance, at least in the Berlin perfumeries. Eagerly, space was created for Guerlains in my regular store, so hastily that the saleswoman apologized for the still missing price tags and the deeply hidden testers. At least I got to test Shalimar and some Aqua Allegorias.
But should it only depend on Mon Guerlain? Will the mainstream rediscover classics someday? After all, every Guerlain can be or become “my” Guerlain ...
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