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L'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain
Bottle Design:
Thierry de Baschmakoff
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L'Homme Idéal Extrême 2020

8.3 / 10 1015 Ratings
A popular perfume by Guerlain for men, released in 2020. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Fruity
Leathery
Gourmand

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
AlmondAlmond BergamotBergamot Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CinnamonCinnamon HeliotropeHeliotrope PlumPlum
Base Notes Base Notes
TobaccoTobacco LeatherLeather PatchouliPatchouli CedarCedar

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Ratings
Scent
8.31015 Ratings
Longevity
7.7929 Ratings
Sillage
7.4921 Ratings
Bottle
7.9916 Ratings
Value for money
7.9775 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 01/29/2026.
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56 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Razvanyke

215 Reviews
Razvanyke
Razvanyke
Very helpful Review 12  
The best from the line
I have seen many perfume reviews in which the L´HOMME IDEAL EDP was mentioned as the Holy Grail in cheap, designer but with "niche" quality - like the cliché says - of all the masculine scents.

Of course, to top that one is a hard job so after Guerlain released the Extreme and Christ from Fragmental did not really liked it, I considered that maybe it will be another flanker which will go into oblivion.

One year later I tested it and wow what a surprise, it is for me simply the best from the line and it has such a beautiful harmony of notes that it is almost a sin to not search for the best option and get one into your collection. Said and done so you can see my review below.

This is a very nice almost boozy smell, for men which can be worn by ladies too of course and it so versatile that would even be able to have a fight with Allure Homme Extreme (ha, also EXTREME) and have real chances of winning.

It is cheaper, it has a very high quality bottle and does not smell synthetic at all.
Well done monsieur Wasser !
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Shahram1361

24 Reviews
Shahram1361
Shahram1361
6  
Boozy tobacco flanker.
Another flanker which done well in compare with the original.
Its kinda boozy plumy on dna of Ideal family hazelnut tonka vanilla wich roll over tobacco which makse a warm manly aroma .
Leather is there but its not strong it only gives a more manly animalic feel to it.
I love it along with L'instense version that is a very special in own place.
It is appears exclusive to europe because its no easy to find in another continents.
So recommended highly due to its quality in the niche territory.
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MrTee

13 Reviews
MrTee
MrTee
4  
L'Homme Idéal Extrême exudes luxury, elegance and sophistication.
I recently read that humans can "distinguish at least 1 trillion different odors, up from previous estimates of a mere 10,000 ... awareness of our innate smelling abilities, however, is complicated because the human language doesn’t have words for a trillion smells" which brings me to my point, with L'Homme Idéal Extrême, I find that I am at loss for words; nonetheless, I'll take a stab at it.

It is too simplistic to dismiss Idéal Extrême just because it bears resemblance to another, after all, it is a flanker by design, taking its place in a fragrance line that has been well received and dare I say, has a cult following. Personally, with exception to the L'Intense and the sport versions, I own at least one full sized bottle of each of the remaining, the EDT, EDP, Cologne, Cool and my latest acquisition, the marvelous Extrême.

Everything about L'Homme Idéal Extrême exudes luxury, elegance and sophistication. The blend is as perfect as it can be, the quality is outstanding, and the transition from the opening to the dry-down is masterfully done. All in all, this scent is delightful beyond expectations.

Like every other fragrance, L'Homme Idéal Extrême may not be for everyone, but let me tell you this, it will be appreciated by those who enjoy the finer things in life.

Guerlain did it again .. Thank you monsieur Thierry Wasser for this masterpiece!
Updated on 03/01/2021
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Adrian18233

42 Reviews
Adrian18233
Adrian18233
4  
Not extreme, just fruitier.
L’Homme Ideal Extreme, a sweet, spicy, boozy mix that feels very apropos for the upcoming cooler weather in the northern hemisphere. Its note mix consists primarily of plum, tobacco, almond, pink pepper, patchouli, woods, and just a hint of leather. The plum/tobacco mix is especially telling, with plum being a lovely sweet and boozy additive to contrast the bitter/smoky/green aspects of tobacco, with other supportive notes.

It has an effective sweet and spicy balance, perhaps slightly more sweet than it is boozy but it overall feels complete and well-thought-out, relatively safe but with some intrigue. This could easily be a fall/winter staple for men in particular, for those who are not sweet-averse. It performs pretty well, in EDP concentration, meeting the expectation of a perfume beyond a designer/cheapie.
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virtuspice

6 Reviews
virtuspice
virtuspice
Helpful Review 1  
Is it just me, or the dry down have a little bit Herod vibe ?
First of all, I have Herod and I love to use it.

I have tried l’homme ideal extreme a few weeks ago and I loved it. The cherry vibe almond and sweetness welcomed me ! Very similar to edp but was better ! Then I bought a full bottle.

I sprayed it a few days ago and I realized something: the dry down turns into a creamy woody-tobacco scent on my skin, and I got a little bit Herod dry down vibe. But this one has also a little leathery note…

Now I am happy to own both Herod and l’homme ideal extreme !

This is my first review on this community, hope this will be helpful. Thank you.
Updated on 07/27/2025
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7
Inoffensive composition, gets slightly more interesting once it dries down and becomes drier/woodier. Performance on the softer side.
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5 years ago
5
Very good combination of Heliotrope, leather and almond (coumarin). There's a touch of tobacco too. Masculine and different from the line
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4
Casually, quietly gorgeous. I get almond, plum tobacco and leather - all supported by woodiness. Universal appeal.
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3
A classy, sexy boozy plum and tobacco. One of my favorite modern designers, and Guerlains. And that drydown...wow. Worth every penny.
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3
LHIE might be my favorite mainstream frag in a while. Classy, sexy, dense, crowd pleaser, complex yet easy going, perfect for an aficionado.
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3
So good but I wish it had more power
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3 years ago
3
Had high hopes for it (the notes!), but the chlorine note that I perceive is even worse than in EDT. Sigh, I wanted it so bad to be good...
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2
I love the older Extreme. EdP is to sweet, this one too much tobacco so they lost me here. Red Extreme is the middleground. New one is a 7.5
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2 years ago
2
It’s pretty good - as is the whole Ideal lineup. Tobacco and plum stand out here. It’s nothing groundbreaking but definitely nice.
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3 years ago
2
This thing smells so good and performance is really good I wish is was easier to access.
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