Guerlain
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée, signed Guerlain, is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance. It opens on mint and bergamot, reveals cedar at its heart and rests on a base of vetiver.
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
Mint · Bergamot
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Cedar
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Base Several hours
Vetiver
What its composition says
- Only 4 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- 2 materials on top, 1 in the heart, 1 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Mint: barely 4.1% of the catalogue contains it, which makes it the rarest material in its palette.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Who is it for?
Rather cut out for those who prefer the quiet presence of a woody fragrance to a show.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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