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Le 68 Guerlain 2013 Eau de Parfum

8.1 / 10 227 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Guerlain for women and men, released in 2013. The scent is spicy-sweet. It was last marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Powdery

Floral

Woody

Fragrance Notes

Heliotrope

Tonka bean

Everlasting flower Spices

Spices

Benzoin

Frankincense Leather

Leather

Perfumer

Thierry Wasser

Ratings

Scent

8.1227 Ratings

Longevity

6.9179 Ratings

Sillage

6.6176 Ratings

Bottle

8.3174 Ratings

Value for money

7.022 Ratings

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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/29/2017

9.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

Kleopatra
229 Reviews

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Kleopatra

Top Review 27

Unisex? - For me, pure femininity!

This fragrance is a solid ten (minus 0.5) for me and finally deserves a comment. I sprayed it during a shopping trip at Alsterhaus (along with several others), and despite the mixed scents, it stayed on my mind afterwards. I owe it to a very dear and incredibly generous perfumista that I now own a nearly full bottle of this beautiful fragrance. (Thanks again, dear namesake!)

The scent is listed as unisex. And although I couldn't care less about gender assignments - everyone should wear what they like - if I had to categorize it, I would definitely assign this fragrance to women. For me, Le 68 smells of lipstick and powder with a slight sweetness. Period. I can't really pick out much more than that. Powdery, underlined with a minimal woodiness and a light lipstick accord. But it is all so beautifully intertwined that I could bathe in this scent. It would surely be my signature fragrance if it weren't so expensive and apparently also limited. Luckily, I don't smell leather or incense, and I have not the faintest idea what straw flower smells like.

Now, I'm going to say something quite sacrilegious: Le 68 reminds me a little bit of Armani She (my signature scent). I can't help it. I love Armani She very much, and it also has that powdery quality, although denser, almost stuffy. And a lot of musk. And also something slightly woody. Le 68 feels lighter and more transparent. However, both share powder, wood, and sweetness. Armani She is also perceived as slightly masculine by many noses, but for me, it is a women's scent par excellence. Le 68 is supposed to be unisex, but for me, it is definitely (fully) feminine.

And now I come to the aforementioned minus 0.5: the projection and longevity. Le 68 has a strong sillage immediately after spraying, but it quickly retreats to skin level. And for the price being asked, I would wish for a longer lasting power. My impression is that it only lasts a few hours, then it needs to be reapplied. But that could also be due to my nose. The scent itself, however, gets the highest rating from me. With a star.

08/26/2016

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Sweetsmell75
210 Reviews

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Sweetsmell75

Top Review 23

"Hach ... how beautiful it is!"

Sometimes you unexpectedly come across true treasures here ... this Guerlain is such a treasure! Thanks to the lovely Parfuma who included a sample in a package for me.
It was love at first spray ... much to the dismay of my wish list :)
When the days get shorter, the nights longer... when autumn arrives and the first leaves turn red... then it's time for Le 68!
It will brighten the dark hours, chase away the winter blues, and provide warmth on cold days. It is a companion even into the still chilly early spring days.
About the scent:
Le 68 starts off slightly citrusy-musty, and as it develops, a dry straw flower note comes in. The fragrance transitions into a powdery marzipan note, thanks to the heliotrope.
Soon, the spices join in ... powdery-marzipan-spicy, the scent settles on the skin.
Tonka bean and woody-smoky notes ensure that the beautiful fragrance never becomes too sweet.
I find Le 68 darker and deeper towards the base, only very slightly balsamic with a fine leather note.
The drydown is a dream ... tonka bean not gourmand-sweet ... very cozy, warm, harmonious, and elegant!
The longevity is a good 8 hours and the sillage is moderate. Initially, the scent is well noticeable on the wearer ... but then it quiets down. It is not room-filling.
This Guerlain is an autumn/winter fragrance and can also be worn on cooler spring days.
Unisex ... absolutely!
The bottle is rather simple in design.
Conclusion:
Hach, how beautiful it is... a spicy-woody-leathery-smoky scent. Lots of tonka, a bit of marzipan... wonderfully cozy, sweet, and powdery. I like it!
Pssst... if you have the chance ... test it!
Guerlain has created a true gem ... unfortunately limited ... but still available!

10/18/2013

9Scent 2.5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Coriolon
42 Reviews

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Top Review

Opening of Maison Guerlain - The Second

Following a good tradition, Guerlain presents a new perfume at the openings of new, significant stores. Now, the Maison Guerlain is not entirely new, but the fundamental renovation by architect Peter Marino has cost Guerlain quite a bit, and a new prestige object will emerge, so it's logical that this event also results in a new fragrance. It has been announced for months, and now it is at least available in Germany.
The name 'Le 68 Eau de Parfum' already hints at a possible relationship to Cologne du 68. And this relationship cannot (unfortunately) be denied. Not that I dislike Cologne du 68, but I had imagined something more prestigious, something more opulent, yes, something new for this occasion. Is this now the exclusive fragrance in the Elixir-Charnel bottle (also in the same price range) that is supposed to embody the new style of the house, a new luxury?
Sorry, that does not convince me.
Thierry Wasser has made it a bit too easy for himself here. Following the motto of old wine in new bottles, an existing fragrance (Sophie Labbé is responsible for Cologne du 68) has been created softer and rounder according to his interpretation.
It is not as rough, crackling as the Cologne, comes across as a bit more pleasing and flattering, but soon fades away again. I find the longevity to be a disaster, especially since this is supposed to be an Eau de Parfum.
For those who appreciate a dry, woody note, who love a contrasting play between hot and cold, Cologne du 68 is definitely recommended; the longevity of the Cologne is above average.
In contrast, 'Le 68 - Eau de Parfum' is reserved for collectors. The simple bottle reflects the facade of the flagship store. The design is perfect and fitting for the occasion.
Le 68 - Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance.

Curiosities
-The small booklet describes the history of the Guerlain house in 7 languages, from the 1st boutique on Rue de Rivoli to the major renovation in 2013. Interestingly, the German-speaking area is not considered. In addition to English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese, the text is also printed in Arabic. Perhaps the German-speaking countries are far too insignificant (?)
-I find the explanation original as to why Guerlain chose the turtle bottle for the presentation of the "Parfum des Champs-Élysées" in 1914. As a symbol of slowness. The background is said to be found in the eternally ongoing construction work until completion. This seems to be reflected in the renovation as well. Originally, the opening was planned for September; now it will be November 19, 2013.
-Initially, it was said that this fragrance would only be sold at MG Champs-Élysées, but now it is already being sold at the other Maison Guerlain before the reopening.
-The press release titles the fragrance as 'Le 68 -L’eau - Eau de Parfum'. Was it a rascal who shared my opinion about the poor longevity and quickly inserted the word “L’eau” into the text?
Other sources refer to the fragrance as 'Parfum du 68'. The booklet also mentions this name, which appears neither on the bottle nor on the packaging.
By the way, there will also be a turtle bottle again. 30 pieces - produced from black Baccarat crystal. Whether a large customer base will form here remains to be seen. Because the gem (more of an art object than a perfume bottle) can go over the (Marino) counter for 40,000 euros starting November 19.

01/04/2017

10Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

Elbchen
85 Reviews

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Elbchen

Top Review 19

Felix Felicis - liquid happiness

So the time had come. Thanks to a decant (thank you DufTiger), I was able to experience this Guerlain as well.
Rarely has a fragrance confused me as much as Le 68 did.

The first spray left me sitting here quite perplexed in front of the PC. Ahaa?
Le 68 smells to me initially medicinally harsh, I can't describe it any other way. And then came the urge to wash it off. That was too much spice for me.
But bravely I resisted the urge. And I am so glad I did.

After 10 minutes, that almost annoying note was gone. And a wave of familiarity, softness, and happiness washed over me. If a fragrance has ever blown me away, Le 68 is right at the top of the list.
Because then, on my skin, the perfect gift developed.
Warm, sensual, marzipan-like, a whirlpool of emotions, a hint of mystique, so incredibly perfect and beautiful. Extracting individual components is very, very difficult for me.
In general, I find only inadequate words to describe this fragrance. I retreated to the living room, wrist to my nose, feeling safe and enveloped by this scent.
Inner peace. Yes, I believe that captures it, peace, security, protection, and love make this fragrance something truly special for me. After an hour, Le 68 smells warm, sweet, creamy, and wonderful, yes wonderfully powdery. And it stays that way, this is Felix Felicis - liquid happiness, bottled and waiting to bestow happiness upon its wearer. My husband was very taken with the sillage that surrounded me; he said it was an incredibly successful, beautifully rounded fragrance. And it is, and it remains so. Deep down, I think I catch a wonderful incense, perhaps also some soft, cuddly leather...
It deepens in the base, a powdery, unique, almost slightly darker scent clings to me. I want this feeling to last; it must not leave my skin, Le 68 and I belong together. I merge, or rather, my skin merges in a wonderful way with this fragrance, reflecting it, giving it nuances of sensuality, warmth, and a touch of sexiness. And the wonderful thing is, I constantly feel as if it is changing; something masculine sneaks in, but it immediately transforms back into something feminine, delicate, and cuddly. What a pleasure it is to wear it, what a joy to become familiar with it, to let a passion develop between me and the fragrance! I can definitely imagine this for the whole year; it will never be intrusive, loud, or aggressive. It has class, maintains composure, is close to the skin, a charmer.

Now my heart almost breaks while writing. Le 68 does not stay long on my skin; it does not give me this feeling of complete familiarity for long, this moment of true deep happiness.
I don’t know why my skin absorbs certain fragrances almost completely; it absorbs scents like a blotting paper! After four hours, it is almost imperceptible on my skin, only a faint hint remains...

Felix Felicis - liquid happiness. Perhaps that is its secret. A moment of happiness.
Happiness cannot be held onto; it is fleeting, which makes the true moments all the more precious.

10/25/2013

9Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Chanelle
752 Reviews

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Chanelle

Top Review 17

A Classic of the Future

I mistakenly assumed that Parfum du 68 was "just" a stronger concentration of Cologne du 68. But a visit to Maison Guerlain enlightened me otherwise: it is the perfection of it! Cologne du 68, which always stood a bit in the shadows, was too unstable, too chaotic in its composition, and never found the resonance that the masterpieces from our favorite perfume house did...
Parfum du 68 shows how even today something can be created that is mass-appealing yet still good, unisex yet rounded and almost perfect. "Almost?" I hear someone asking... yes, because there is still a nuance, a note that prevents the scent from becoming my potential signature fragrance. It all started so beautifully:
At first, I only sensed a powdery hint on my skin that felt familiar. It intensified and condensed into a straw flower/Tonka treat reminiscent of Angelique Noire. I began to indulge. The longer I smelled the divine liquid, the more I loved it. It seemed to become more gourmand as well, heading towards Tonka Imperiale, but not as sweet. So it was also wearable outside my own four walls, I thought to myself. I let myself fall and fell in love with Parfum du 68. Hours of happiness were bestowed upon us. But then clouds appeared on the horizon. What was that? A scratchy, oriental note came forth and took my breath away. My dream was abruptly ended. Thankfully, it was not long-lasting or too intrusive, otherwise, I would have burst into tears. It only appeared briefly and drifted back into the background. But the damage was done. Not 100%!
Nevertheless, I consider Parfum du 68 to be an upcoming classic. Allegedly, the scent is limited; that would be a shame, as it has everything it needs to survive: decent longevity, a trendy moderate gourmand, flattering, not overloaded, not too sweet, and no floral beds.
A must-test for every Guerlain aficionado.

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