Jean-Louis Scherrer 1979 Eau de Toilette

Jean-Louis Scherrer (Eau de Toilette) by Jean-Louis Scherrer
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Serge Mansau
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8.1 / 10 346 Ratings
A popular perfume by Jean-Louis Scherrer for women, released in 1979. The scent is chypreartig-green. The longevity is above-average. It was last marketed by Designer Parfums.
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Main accords

Chypre
Green
Floral
Spicy
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GalbanumGalbanum Blackcurrant budBlackcurrant bud Calabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamot Sicilian tangerineSicilian tangerine
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Florentine irisFlorentine iris Bulgarian roseBulgarian rose Jasmine absoluteJasmine absolute
Base Notes Base Notes
OakmossOakmoss Bourbon vetiverBourbon vetiver PatchouliPatchouli Mysore sandalwoodMysore sandalwood
Ratings
Scent
8.1346 Ratings
Longevity
8.3268 Ratings
Sillage
7.5265 Ratings
Bottle
7.5249 Ratings
Value for money
8.472 Ratings
Submitted by DeGe53, last update on 03/22/2025.

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18 in-depth fragrance descriptions
jtd

484 Reviews
jtd
jtd
Very helpful Review 7  
colossal green chypre
(I have the edp)

Some very strong scents suggest wearing with restraint if not caution. Not Scherrer. This is the kind of heavy, bruiser of a green chypre that I just want to drench myself in. It is powerful and unashamed and urges me be likewise.

Sometimes my mind remembers Scherrer as almost pure oakmoss. But then I put it on again and the galbanum jumps up in front of me and the floral heart just shouts at me. This baby is loud but beautifully blended, with bitter fruity tartness (bergamot, mandarin?) and dark, spicy dry florals.

Scherrer is that uncommon, but thrilling reminder that seduction doesn’t always take place sotto voce, or catch you against your better judgement. Scherrer calls to you with full-throated come-ons and wants you to feel the enticement. Scherrer is more pick-up than courtship, more tryst than date.
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9
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9
Bottle
10
Sillage
10
Longevity
9.5
Scent
Gold

541 Reviews
Gold
Gold
Very helpful Review 5  
An outstanding chypre gem
A very French perfume, beautiful, radiant, green and a true classic chypre. Lovers of galbanum and oakmoss: The first deep sniff you'll take of this gem will tell you what an outstanding perfume this is. The green chypre notes are used in a gorgeous and clever way, making this perfume inimitable and extremely long-lasting. One of my alltime favourites. It is not "harsh" (like Chanel 19), but BOLD. Give it a try if you don't know it yet. My recent bottle was purchased last year and bears no marks of reformulation.
3 Comments
7.5
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
8
Scent
Tessa

81 Reviews
Tessa
Tessa
Helpful Review 8  
Fierce, Outstanding, Collosal Chypre
I quoted from my friends Smellsgood, Gold and jtd because they are right and no other words could better describe this scent.
The way I would like to approach this perfume is related to couture, how it would suit our attires and the great thing is that I could imagine it worn with light, pastel coloured , flowing tunics or blouses to difuse the sense of spring in the air. At the same time I can see it embellishing a well tailored tweed suit and an assorted scarf or adding a green touch to a mink fur. It would be perfect for all these as long as you do not forget the gloves, because this perfume is so elegant.
So, do not forget the gloves!
3 Comments
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7
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
8
Scent
Kurai

388 Reviews
Kurai
Kurai
Helpful Review 7  
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.
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BrianBuchanan

353 Reviews
BrianBuchanan
BrianBuchanan
6  
Spring Greens
If you know your green chypres, you may find JLS reminds you of other things, Y – the mother of them all, or GIII for example.
Because they are based around rose-jasmin-iris and galbanum-hyacinth, they tend to be similar. But this one has a mushroomy nuance of gardenia, backed with an earthy chypre base. There’s also a nice plasticky rose that rises from the pale green body to a certain character all of it’s own.
Even if JLS is interchangable with others, it’s still very pleasant; and whatever, any green chypre is a joy.
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ThewrongbethThewrongbeth 4 months ago
Slightly ashy, bright & bitter green chypre. Reminds me of Diorella or Cristalle (without the fruit). Great cheapie!
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LieselotteLieselotte 2 years ago
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
6
Longevity
9
Scent
A fresh, intensely mossy green and curiously floral chypre, potent in the opening that all disappears at the 5 hour EDT mark.
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