Guerlain
Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca
With Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca, Guerlain composes a fresh and assertive aromatic fragrance. It opens on lemon, bergamot and mint, reveals tea and verbena at its heart and rests on a base of white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Lemon · Bergamot · Mint
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Tea · Verbena
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Base Several hours
White musk
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top for 1 in the base: the pyramid plays the opening more than the trail.
- Verbena: a niche material, declared by only 5 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Citrus, aromatic and musky: 3 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 2 of 6.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Low
3 to 5 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
- Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
- Immediate freshness, easy to wear and to give.
Avoid if…
- you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.
The success of Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca by Guerlain comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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