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7.0 / 10 63 Ratings
A perfume by Tom Tailor for women, released in 1993. The scent is floral-green. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy

Fragrance Notes

GeraniumGeranium Turkish roseTurkish rose VioletViolet PatchouliPatchouli AmberAmber CurrantCurrant PepperPepper VanillaVanilla

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Scent
7.063 Ratings
Longevity
7.052 Ratings
Sillage
6.445 Ratings
Bottle
7.560 Ratings
Submitted by Seglein · last update on 01/29/2023.
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Mlleghoul

474 Reviews
Mlleghoul
Mlleghoul
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our girl Jo
Geranium Bourbon from Miller Harris Perfumes is what I imagine Jo from Little Women smells like; it's willful and smart, and it's somehow both no-nonsense and very creative. It's got a very upfront "take me as I am vibe" which seems appropriate, as even though geranium is listed in the notes and it's the name of the perfume, it doesn't exactly smell like geranium...so you've got to judge it on its own merits... for what it is, rather than what it is not. And as for what it is, well. It's a sort of dry, sunny lemon grassy palmarosa, a sour green rose, bitter, musty black pepper, and some sort of aromatic woods. It's classified as a floral, but it's certainly not your typical offering from this category of scent; it's not at all sweet or spring or even summery, and the rose is a strange one. I guess I might say this is an herbal, woody autumn floral, and much like our girl Jo, one of a kind.
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Awesomeness

247 Reviews
Awesomeness
Awesomeness
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Beware of the fragrance balm
I have had Geranium Bourbon on my wishlist for some time since sampling. I loved it then, and I hoped to acquire a bottle at some point. When I came across a 5g fragrance balm, I decided that was my entry into acquiring the scent. The joy of getting that purchase immediately turned into regret.

The balm itself carries an overwhelming petrochemical smell. The item says it does not contain petrochemicals. Perhaps that is true, but that is not what it smells like. It's possible that the balm's plastic packaging is the problem, or the reaction of the balm with the package. Nevertheless, the plastic packaging is a problem anyway, as it is poorly manufactured and articulated, with rough edges at the cap and thread. Who wants to run their fingers over that?

Completely unwearable and unusable. I simply can't recommend.
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Sherapop

1239 Reviews
Sherapop
Sherapop
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Invigorating, Aromatic Geranium
Every time I wear Miller Harris GERANIUM BOURBON, I remark that it leans toward the masculine end of the scent spectrum. It is somewhat bitter and quite aromatic, a bit woody, and not at all sweet. Often geranium is mixed with rose and sometimes red fruits in more feminine perfumes such as Annick Goutal QUEL AMOUR! Here, the geranium is at least unisex if not masculine, and I am bit surprised that it is marketed to women but not men. Probably the pepper and the patchouli are conspiring to make this seem slightly masculine. This is definitely not a "flowers and candy" perfume.

The composition strikes a balance between refreshing aromaticity and lush florality. It's quite complex and smells completely natural with a greenish, somewhat herbal edge. Vanilla and violet are listed among the notes, but to me GERANIUM BOURBON is a huge pile of freshly cut bright red geranium flowers. I definitely recommend this splendid creation to both guys and gals for testing, as it offers a unique blend and the superlative quality typical of the house of Miller Harris.
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Apicius

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A Dark Rose
Geranium Bourbon is perhaps the most beautiful perfume from the Miller Harris collection.

For those who don’t know - geranium is derived from a species of pelargonium and can imitate and replace other scents, especially rose. Thus, this fragrance is at its core a rose perfume.

And it is a very beautiful rose, dark and underpinned by a soft, warm ambratic base, in which only the oud is actually missing. However, Geranium Bourbon does lean a bit too much towards a vanillic, but also resinous breadth for my taste. I think the classification as a women's perfume is justified due to this characteristic.

So, a feminine rose, where the female touch does not stem from sweetness or powderiness, but from creaminess. A recommendation for the admirers of this noble flower.
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Sour rose, alongside a few violets. Slightly darkened, smoky, waxy. An extinguished candle, old wood. A bit messy.
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The best from MH! Dark roses paired with refreshing geranium, amber-soft, balsamically accented! Elegantly familiar and long-lasting!!
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7 years ago
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Fucking underrated. Powdery-woody-rosy, with a hint of cassis, transparent, airy, and somehow timeless.
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10 years ago
7
Strong rose with a hint of spice, unsweetened vanilla base - unfortunately a bit too soapy for my taste. Recommendation for rose soap lovers!
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How beautiful! A peppery start before the noble rose makes its grand entrance. It's subtly accentuated by the other fragrance notes.
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5
Spicy green rose accented by a light powdery veil; nestled on vanilla woods. Creamily embraces her and him. Unisex!
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5
Geranium Bourbon is like a walk along endless rose bushes - natural, strong, rosy-intense. Very well done.
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3 years ago
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Rosy floral bouquet. Sultry and full of nostalgia.
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Soapy, intensely green rose scent. Spicy, slightly peppery. Rather heavy, darker roses, resinous...very, very fine.
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