Author Topic: Guerlain Exclusives - Do you think they are worth the price? Your Faves?? (Read 1149 times)

Eurodivas · « **on:** August 27, 2010, 06:32:10 AM »

For the past few months I have been testing many Guerlain Exclusives and with the exception of the Gourmand fragrances, the hype about the 160 Euro upwards a bottle has left me a bit unsatisfied. I am a big lover of florals and have not been able to find a Guerlain exclusive to satisfy this craving. My take so far.

Spiritueuse Double Vanille - was FB worthy, special fragrance and I took the plunge.

Tonka Imperial - FB worthy and I will most likely end up with one. Great scent and distinct!

Gourmand Coquin - this is your average Chocolate/vanilla gourmand scent and I do not understand the high price tag. For me this is a cheaper version of Lea by calypso St. Barth.

Rose Babare - Not any more distinctive or special than any good formulated rose fragrances on the market. It is a lovely fragrance but I just do not think it is a fragrance in the 160 plus Euro class. Actually I would pay this price for Guerlain Nahema but not this one!

Liu - an aldehydic floral which quite resembles Chanel No 5. I can see myself getting a decant of this but not FB worthy. I sampled J'Ose by Jose Eisenberg at the time I was sampling Liu as the fragrances are somewhat in the same genre of scents and settled for J'Ose. Smoother and a more distinct fragrance.

Cruel Gardenia - I like this fragrance very much but would not pay that price tag. Again a well formulated fragrance (actually there is no gardenia in the fragrance) which should probably retail from 60 to 100 Eur. I would put this is the same price range as my beloved Nahema, my all time favorite Guerlain and Rose Scent.

Boise Torride - this one completely went over my head. The hype was so strong when I tested it I was actually thinking that I bought the wrong sample. Lasting power extremely poor.

Oriental Brulant - I did love this soft Amber scent very much but I am a bit peeved with the lasting power. Gone in 2 hours. I would get a FB of this if I had money to burn. The fragrance in and of itself is fabulous but I need more lasting power for my money. But I am still thinking about it though. This one is office/career proof... lol.

What are your favorites from the Guerlain exclusive collection or your favorite Guerlain over all.

My all time faves are - Jardins de Bagatelle, Nahema, SDV (new to the collection).

BettyBoop · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2010, 08:05:49 AM »

The only Guerlain fragrance I've worn, and it was a while ago, was Matsouko. Loved it.

makinalist · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2010, 01:43:48 PM »

The only one I ever wore was Shalimar. I loved it years ago, but it smells different to me now. Has it been reformulated?

SuePhilly · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2010, 03:37:00 PM »

Guerlain is my favorite line. My favs are Cuir Beluga (my signature scent), Mitsouko, Chamade. I haven't tried any of the Exclusifs.

Eurodivas · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2010, 12:25:29 PM »

Quote from: makinalist on August 27, 2010, 01:43:48 PM

The only one I ever wore was Shalimar. I loved it years ago, but it smells different to me now. Has it been reformulated?

I believe most of them have due to the new guidance which became effective at the beginning of the year. There is a new flanker being released this fall which I am excited about. It should be a bit more vanilla oriented.

makinalist · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2010, 02:03:58 PM »

What kind of guidance involves changing a much-loved fragrance?

Poppyfields · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2010, 05:29:38 PM »

From what I've read, it is now against the law to use original perfume ingredients that come from animals like whales, musk and other gland scents. Also, certain ingredients are common allergens for the fragrance sensitive folks.

Thus, the perfumers are doing their best, but cannot get the same depth of aromas with synthetics.
sigh.

makinalist · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2010, 11:42:51 PM »

Ohh - thank you for explaining. I suppose that was a long overdue change, but it's no wonder that some old favorites now smell cheap to me. Or don't last.

CathyEarnshaw · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2010, 12:09:23 PM »

My all time favorite Guerlain is L'Heure Bleue. I also love and have Eau de Guerlain, Chamade, Shalimar, Samsara, Jicky and Apres L'Ondee.

I haven't tried any of the Guerlain Exclusives. I have so much perfume that I have stopped purchasing any more or frequenting the frangrance board at MUA.

I've been enjoying the many that I have. That said.....whaaaaa! I want to try the Spiritueuse Double Vanille! OK, I'm alright now

Eurodivas · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2010, 02:04:50 PM »

Quote from: CathyEarnshaw on August 30, 2010, 12:09:23 PM

. That said.....whaaaaa! I want to try the Spiritueuse Double Vanille! OK, I'm alright now

This one is worth the price and effort.

Yes - I do waste quite a lot of my life on the MUA fragrance board. I do limit myself now to only buying scents which drive me crazy. I do not buy as many bottles blind as in the past.

milla · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2010, 03:45:12 PM »

I love Mitsouko.
I used to like Shalimar but I stopped wearing it a few years ago. Might 're-visit' it one of these days.

Eurodivas · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2010, 07:57:10 AM »

Milla -

actually I am looking forward to the new flanker of Shalimar to be released this month. This one never agreed with me but as it is suppose to contain more Vanilla, which I love, I am a bit excited.

makinalist · « **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2010, 08:43:27 AM »

Eurodivas - thank you for mentioning this. I will be interested in it also!

merlot · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:35:45 PM »

Sometime this year, I will purchase Cruel Gardenia. The price is ridiculous, but I really like it. Much more subtle than I imagined.

I wore Shalimar in college and now wear Vol de Nuit and Chant d'Aromes.

Eurodivas · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:45:25 PM »

Cruel Gardenia is a lovely fresh Gardenia which I love wearing in summer. From all the exclusives, I find Cruel Gardenia to be the most ridiculously priced. It is a nice scent but not in the price range.

I am really wanting to get Vega.

hopflower · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:09:19 PM »

I am afraid I could never get into Mitsouko. It is nice on others; but not, I feel, on me. I am fond of Caron fragrances. In particular, I like Bellodgia, Narcisse Noir, and En Avion.

But I have always wanted to try Cruel Gardenia. It must be fabulous with a name like that!

milla · « **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2011, 06:38:55 PM »

I adore Guerlain and I would love to try the exclusives. Today I tried another Guerlain scent to which I have never given much thought-Chamade. It is a very cleverly blended fragrance, I thought. Not sure if I could wear it day in day out at the moment but it could become a favourite.

Eurodivas · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2011, 06:07:30 AM »

Hi Milla,

Chamade is one of the most understated and least known Guerlains. It was big in the 70s but now it is only carried at selected stores. It is a lovely fragrance and I enjoy wearing it in the Spring. It is not by any means a Spring fragrance however the opening note is very green which makes it suitable. There is also a lot on Narcisse in this fragrance which is lovely to have in Spring/Summer.

milla · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:43:55 AM »

I found it at John Lewis in London, which sell a wide range of fragrances; the more exclusive lines can usually be found at Liberty's. I really liked Chamade and I am putting it on my 'wish list'.

hopflower · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:49:49 PM »

I had forgotten about Chamade. I wore it for awhile some time ago. It is a very elegant fragrance.

Eurodivas · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:21:31 PM »

opps - had a bit of trouble posting. I like Chamade a lot more than Mitsouko. Actually I do not like Mitsouko at all. The dry-down is like moth balls on me. It is one of these perfumes which only smells good on the right skin chemistry.

hopflower · « **Reply #21 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:38:40 AM »

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I like Chamade a lot more than Mitsouko. Actually I do not like Mitsouko at all. The dry-down is like moth balls on me. It is one of these perfumes which only smells good on the right skin chemistry.

Same for me.

SuePhilly · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2011, 04:51:55 PM »

I like Chamade and Mitsouko but only dabbed. Otherwise, too overpowering.

anne · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:41:03 AM »

I used to love Chamade and Nahema. Also wore Mitsouko a couple of decades ago.

LauraJ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2011, 12:17:51 AM »

These are some of absolute favorites in the world!

I have gone through 2 bottles of Spiritueuse Double Vanille. Perfect boozy fall/winter scent, for me.
Tonka Imperiale, Oriental Brulant, Gourmand Coquin and Angelique Noire are also in full bottle rotation. I did have Boise Torride, but something changed with me and the scent just made me nauseous- it went off to ebay.

They all have exceptional lasting power on me- so I do think they are worth the $$$.

I tried Rose Barbare(sp?) and Cruel Gardenia some time ago, but they just didn't suit me. So many people seem too love Cuir Beluga, but I just can't get into it.

If anyone plans on ordering (I'm not affiliated, just a very happy customer), the Guerlain boutique in LV has incredible customer service. Tee is a great SA♥

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