Jean-Louis Scherrer (Eau de Parfum) by Jean-Louis Scherrer

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Jean-Louis Scherrer Jean-Louis Scherrer 1979 Eau de Parfum

8.7 / 10 129 Ratings

A popular perfume by Jean-Louis Scherrer for women, released in 1979. The scent is chypreartig-green. Projection and longevity are above-average. It was last marketed by Designer Parfums.
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Main accords

Chypre

Green

Floral

Spicy

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Galbanum

Blackcurrant bud

Calabrian bergamot

Sicilian tangerine

Heart Notes

Florentine iris

Bulgarian rose

Jasmine absolute

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Bourbon vetiver

Patchouli

Mysore sandalwood

Ratings

Scent

8.7129 Ratings

Longevity

8.7116 Ratings

Sillage

8.1112 Ratings

Bottle

7.9110 Ratings

Value for money

8.643 Ratings

Submitted by ExUser, last update on 07/06/2025.

Variant of the fragrance concentration

This is a variant of the perfume Jean-Louis Scherrer (Eau de Toilette) by Jean-Louis Scherrer, which differs in concentration.

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Reviews

13 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/14/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Kurai
388 Reviews

Kurai

Helpful Review 6

Bitter green chypre

Yes, bitter is how I would describe it. And I love that. It’s the galbanum and moss combination that leaves this rather cold and bitter impression. Close to being harsh. Then there are -literally- sparkles of aldehydes and iris. A very successful combination. Unapproachable yet sparkling with elegance.

Instead of a dramatic trilogy, Scherrer’s story appears a bit one-dimensional. A single chypre accord, so to speak. Until after a a few hours, all of a sudden a feline sticks its head out the grass. Ahh the civet. Gotcha!

Both the EDT and the EDP are lovely. I was told the EDP is closer to the original, I am yet to find that out for myself. It is more round, mellow and has more depth vs the EDT, that’s for sure. The EDT lacks the woody and floral nuances, but it is more bitter on the top and a bit more sparkling overall.

To me Scherrer may not even be the best scent of the genre but it sure does suit me perfectly. I don’t know if it just interacts well with my skin, but it feels closer to being ‘me’ than any other perfume. An extension of myself, rather than an artificial layer of scent. As a result, this perfume works wonders for me in every situation, every condition.

04/08/2021

10Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Medusa00
844 Reviews

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Medusa00

Top Review 74

My Secret Tip for All Chypre Lovers

When I first joined parfumo 10 years ago, the topic of Chypre was hardly mentioned or only brought up in passing. Yes, I was even laughed at for my love of Chypre. But that didn’t bother me at all. Back then, flowers, confectionery, and niche houses were dominating the fragrance scene. The latter were just starting to capture general fragrance interest, and some became increasingly eccentric. Anyone who considered themselves someone supposedly only wore niche fragrances; at least that was claimed, but the internet is as patient as paper used to be,

The house of Scherrer also always bypassed the mainstream. Luckily!
Jean Louis Scherrer (1935-2013) was a French fashion designer. He created fashion in a sober and elegant style. In 1979, he presented his first perfume, JLS. It was supposed to be (at the time) a subtle blend of 150 ingredients. I find all the fragrance creations from the house of Scherrer to be magnificent, although I don’t know how many have fallen victim to reformulation.

For all those who have moved away from praline or soliflor, JLS is a revelation. If you’ve still had difficulty recognizing a Chypre, you’ll know after the first spray. AHA; THIS IS A CHYPRE! However, the good Scherrer is not a thunderous Chypre that knocks you off your feet immediately.
I could now rattle off the pyramid. I won’t, as it wouldn’t work due to its density and subtlety. But I want to turn on your imagination.
Imagine you’re sitting in a meadow at sunrise. I mean a meadow, not a 3 cm trimmed English lawn where no daisy, let alone a bee, bumblebee, or butterfly has a chance.
It’s still very cold, and there’s frost and a hint of hoarfrost glistening on the grass. Just like in the last days of this year. Slide a blanket under your bottom, or you’ll chill your bladder or other important organs.
Still, a few brave flowers are already blooming boldly, and the moss on the west side of old trees smells damp, with the pearls of the night mist hanging from it.
As the sun rises high, it sucks the last frost from the meadow, and green veils rise towards the sky.
The birds have been chirping for a long time this morning, and if they’re not, then you have to take over because you’ve made a wonderful discovery.

09/27/2017

10Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

ElysaShades
148 Reviews

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ElysaShades

Top Review 30

This one definitely deserves more attention

Somehow, lately I've only been writing negative reviews. But I'm actually not someone who constantly complains. So today, here’s a fragrance that I really like.

Scherrer is a name I know as a fashion label, but I've never come across their fragrances in stores. I got a large decant from the souk due to the good reviews. And when you’re surprised by such a gem, you understand why blind buys are so great ("I MUST have this fragrance... wait... I already have it").

Unfortunately, I can't offer you comparisons to the EDT, but the scent seems to nod friendly in the direction of Chanel No.19. They are by no means scent twins, but they share the same theme. Overall, the Scherrer feels a bit more subtle and lighter to me.

Right from the top notes, the green theme is dominant. A lovely amount of galbanum. The same is said to have a calming effect and is often used as incense. Angelliese described it beautifully. Green scents always have a refreshing quality, but this one also feels grounding to me. More calming and reassuring than overly cheerful. Like a comforting hug.

Over the next few hours, earthy and woody notes emerge. So well intertwined that I don’t even want to pick them apart. But the base is recognizable. Strangely, it only becomes floral afterward. I've been wearing the fragrance for 4 hours now. And slowly, the woody-earthy veil seems to lift, revealing a delicate floral aspect. Really just delicate. A slightly powdery iris (is there a difference between sword lily and iris?) and the jasmine is a bit heavier. Furthermore, patchouli with a hint of rose and vetiver now comes to the forefront. It’s becoming quite opulent. Although there’s no mega sillage, it seems to me that there’s a real fireworks display of flowers and earthy notes at the finale.

Super practical for anyone who doesn’t want to change fragrances in the evening. Green scents belong to sunshine for me, but this elegant finale also fits in a ballroom.

Unfortunately, I lack the touching words that Angelliese uses. But I can say that Jean-Louis Scherrer is one of those fragrances that you really don’t want to miss for a minute. I would love to just sit and sniff myself because so much is happening here, wrapping me in such a cozy way that I want to fully savor the feeling.

There aren’t many fragrances that touch you so deeply.

08/02/2021

9.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Greenfan1701
200 Reviews

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Top Review 32

Sympathizer

When I worked in the city of Salzburg back in the mid-nineties, a new colleague joined us.
Most people didn't like her because she wore too much makeup, was too loud with her fragrance, and wanted to be "good friends" with everyone too quickly.
At first, I secretly found her a bit too extroverted as well, but that changed when we discovered that we were both fans of this scent by Scherrer, and still are.
I had always held back a bit with perfumes at work, but she did not, so some things came off a bit too heavy, just not this SCHERRER.
This fragrance enchanted most of the people we encountered, as it was probably this combination of different notes, which I couldn't name myself (you can read about it here), that immediately drew people in with its charm.
I should also mention that we of course didn't wear Scherrer on the same day, and it smelled different on each of us anyway. She is a blonde, I was still dark-haired back then (now silver-gray), which probably contributed to the different scent perception.
I've lost touch with that colleague over time, but whenever I go to Salzburg, I think of her by wearing Jean Louis Scherrer. An extraordinary perfume, it hasn't lost any of its charm.

09/09/2018

9.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Duftsucht
137 Reviews

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Duftsucht

Top Review 23

I throw in the towel, I raise the flag, I lift my hands…

…. I give up. With "Scherrer," I literally cannot distinctly smell a single fragrance note. Inspired by the brave blind testers in the blog and Seerose's good example, I now write down what I think I smell first, only to compare my impressions with the pyramid at the end (often to my great surprise).
And with this scent, I can only raise my hands and say, "I surrender." The only thing I wrote down: "Citrusy-fresh-GREEN right at the beginning, resinous-spicy, mossy-spicy, not vanillic, unsweet! Still not bitter, definitely floral. Soapy-creamy. Beautifully old-fashioned." Very sparse, I know: Please don't laugh at me for this!
Even now, looking at the pyramid, I can't say much more about the fragrance components. But one thing I can tell you. After a week so filled that I constantly forgot what day of the week it actually was, and after the third very, very short night in a row due to work, I was looking for a scent this morning that envelops me, wraps me up, protects me, and lets me find peace. And "Scherrer" does this perfectly. Soft-spicy, this scent envelops me, and I breathe deeply, feeling serenity spreading within me, a leisurely walk past fragrant flowers and trees, cool mossy stones, clear bubbling springs - into the heart of the forest, to ancient trees, under their dense protective canopy where the scent of the forest floor, resins, and mosses is captured. Now I am fully in the present, with myself, enjoying - and the past week fades away, as if wiped away by magic, into the past. And I am sure: Tomorrow, you can come, I am ready for you, for all the new things you will bring me…

Thank you, Scherrer!

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