Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla Guerlain 2023

Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla by Guerlain

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7.2 / 10 234 Ratings

A new perfume by Guerlain for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is sweet-aquatic. It is being marketed by LVMH.

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Main accords

Sweet

Aquatic

Floral

Gourmand

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bitter orange

Eucalyptus

Heart Notes

Vanilla

Everlasting flower

Base Notes

Driftwood

Cypress

Perfumer

Delphine Jelk

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Ratings

Scent

7.2234 Ratings

Longevity

7.2197 Ratings

Sillage

6.6199 Ratings

Bottle

8.5185 Ratings

Value for money

6.8132 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 13.04.2024.

Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/19/2023

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Zarax2
8 Reviews

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Zarax2

Top Review 10

Salted Vanilla instead of Salted Caramel

The first association I had when spraying on was: salty vanilla
Salted Caramel one knows yes, but a salty vanilla rather less, from therefore the fragrance is really exciting!
But: he is not really gourmandig! You might think that when you think of a vanilla fragrance.

I think the salty note comes from the driftwood. You could also describe the saltiness as slightly metallic. Because of this -and the fresh, green notes- the scent is more aquatic/sweet than gourmand. Still, there remains this delicious vanilla that is really soft but strongly present. It is not so "warm" and sweet, as you know it from many other fragrances.

The vanilla is there from start to finish, coming out "stronger" at the end as the fruity and green notes give way. For this, the fruity and green notes are very much in the foreground at the beginning. Where I must say that the bitter orange is only briefly perceptible (for me).

Personally, the salty note bothers me, because I just do not like this note, but:
if you wait about 20-30 minutes, the salty note is no longer so strong, even if it does not disappear completely. But that's perfectly okay for me, I like the scent (after 20-30 minutes) very much and the wait is definitely worth it to me:
One is rewarded with a beautiful, soft (almost creamy) & at the same time fresh touched vanilla!

The Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla reminds me of summer, warm days and ice cream. He spreads good mood and is not too sweet, so you can wear it on any occasion and in all seasons.

H/S are quite good: on my clothes I could perceive the scent even a day later (although of course attenuated). I was also more often addressed to the fragrance. Nevertheless, I would re-spray him after a few hours, as they sillage decreases.

11/06/2023

7
Pricing 9
Bottle 8
Sillage 10
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Rivkah
4 Reviews

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Rivkah

Helpful Review 8

Dark, "dirty" vanilla

I don't particularly like vanilla, it's usually too sweet for me, then too synthetic or too intrusive.

Here, however, Guerlain has unpacked a different kind of vanilla.
This is a dark, mystical and yes, somehow "dirty" vanilla.
It doesn't scream "Here I am, sweet thing", but that would be the femme fatale who sits in the background in the bar and still stands out.
For me, a fragrance for the colder, darker season.

The fruity, green notes are the prelude here, but quickly evaporate and what remains is a deep, noble, smoky vanilla note wrapped in honey.

The perfume reminds me strongly of Secrets d'Essences - Vanille Noire by Yves Rocher.

Incredibly good in terms of longevity.
I tested the perfume on my wrist and even after showering it was still slightly perceptible.

It is not unisex for me, I would like to see a leather component to it.

12/11/2023

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Animilovic
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Animilovic

Lemon cake à la Guerlain

"The intense Aqua Allegoria Forte fragrance collection is a warm and gentle accompaniment on a journey to the wonders of the world: these eaux de parfums celebrate the intense beauty of nature bathed in the golden rays of a setting sun." An offshoot from this series is Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla, which combines a driftwood accord with fresh salty notes and the warmth of vanilla and immortelle blossom with their sunny and enveloping accents.

Before I go into how I personally feel about the fragrance and whether my perception differs from the manufacturer's elaborate description, I would like to briefly explain why I always steer clear of all vanilla products.

It's been 16 years since I started strength training and one thing that should not be missing in the early days is the use of supplements. So I went to the nearest drugstore and bought the cheap vanilla-flavored protein stuff. The quality was so bad that the shake was lumpy, mealy and I can say with conviction that this drink was by far the worst I have ever had. This protein trauma resulted in my eternal aversion to vanilla.

All the more surprising is the fact that the opening was really convincing. If I had to describe the fragrance simply, my answer would be: lemon cake with a dash of vanilla. Sweet and gourmand but very successful and almost "delicious", if you can even say that about a perfume. If I were only to rate the opening, I could certainly be persuaded to give it an 8, but unfortunately the fragrance becomes a little boring towards the end. The vanilla takes over more and more as the fragrance progresses and unfortunately the scent becomes more synthetic. According to the manufacturer, 90 percent of the ingredients are of natural origin, so the remaining 10 percent are probably responsible for the synthetic finish. I don't perceive the salty driftwood accord at all, but metaphorically it fits quite well, like my initially beloved lemon cake saying goodbye at the end on a piece of driftwood in the vast expanse of the ocean and drifting away.
Another aspect that surprised me was the unisex categorization. I couldn't find any official statement on the manufacturer's website as to whether this is a men's/women's/unisex fragrance. Therefore, while I generally accept that the fragrance is listed here as unisex, the mere fact that most of Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria fragrances are women-only fragrances still leaves me skeptical. If you ask me, the fragrance is more suitable for women and this is also confirmed by the user numbers: Of the 62 users of the fragrance on Parfumo, a whopping 90 percent are women.

Also surprising: the performance! Durability rated 7, sillage even only a 6. I would never have thought that the fragrance would last a full six hours with four sprays on the neck. The "Forte" in the name keeps its promise, at least on my skin.

The bottle is beautiful, fits perfectly with the soft character of the fragrance and for anyone wondering why a bee actually adorns the bottle and the upper part looks like honeycombs, here is the explanation: "Since 1853, the bee has been the symbol of the House of Guerlain. This extraordinary pollinator gives the world the most beautiful flowers, which provide perfumers with the richest palette for their compositions, and produces products in its hive that are invaluable to Guerlain skincare. The bee is not only an environmental guardian and guardian of biodiversity, but also crucial to food security on our planet. As they are acutely endangered, they must be protected at all costs. Since 2011, Guerlain has been working with fifteen partners and initiatives through its "Guerlain For Bees" protection programme: the mobilization of a network of allies that is constantly expanding."

In terms of price, I find the fragrance a little steep. You have to fork out 126 euros for 75ml. In view of the solid performance, this is perhaps still okay, but the fragrance DNA is too unspectacular for me, especially in the later stages.

Basically, I would recommend a tasting to women who are interested, perhaps you could go to a perfumery and try it on or, even better, get a small sample for free to test. However, I am of the opinion that, especially in the area of unisex fragrances with vanilla, there are some real gems out there, such as Angélique Noire from our own house or "XJ 1861 Naxos | XerJoff" and Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum, which put such a fragrance in the shade and are also more interesting for men.

12/22/2023

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 9
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

RosiePosie09
10 Reviews

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Not a perfume like any other

I received the fragrance as a sample and didn't expect much at first, as I'm not really a vanilla fan. I didn't really have an opinion at first, but I couldn't stop smelling the tester. It was a love-hate relationship, because there was something about it that bothered me. But what can I say, a week later and now I've ordered the full size. A vanilla like no other, it's not sugar sweet, more of a pleasant salty vanilla. It's a really nice scent that is always there without being distracting. And I've become addicted to it. I also found myself always comparing other vanilla fragrances with this one. And how beautiful is the bottle?

01/01/2024

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Fredi225
2 Reviews

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Fredi225

Helpful Review 3

Maritime vanilla

I was looking for my vanilla for a long time. I have found it with this fragrance.

I only really got into the perfume world in the summer and it quickly became clear to me that a vanilla fragrance was missing. So I fought my way through several vanilla fragrances because they were all too sweet for me. Then I came across this fragrance and bought it in the souk as a sample.
This fragrance combines the fresh, almost sparkling side with maritime notes and the vanilla, which is not a sweet gourmand vanilla, but comes close to a vanilla bean. The combination of freshness and cozy vanilla in particular makes this fragrance a fragrance that is close to the heart.
I was often asked about the fragrance, which is a rarity for us in the north and makes it stand out. The sillage is rather restrained, which I think is appropriate for this fragrance.
My mother initially found the fragrance incongruous, but she changed her mind after sniffing it several times and now wears it too.
In my opinion, it's worth a try for anyone who likes fresh fragrances to add variety to their collection.

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