Guerlain is one of the oldest brands in the perfumery. It has created over 300 fragrances since it was founded in 1828 by the Guerlain family. In 1997, luxury brand holding group LVMH acquired the House of Guerlain. From thereon, new perfumes were concocted and some existing fragrances were reformulated for health compliance.
Not to be lost in the huge collection of perfumes spanning over a century, Guerlain has some of the most desirable fragrances that suits perfectly in any season. This fall, here are some of well-known scents from the fragrance house that brought to us the classic gourmand-inspired perfumes where vanilla and amber always make an impressionable statement.
Shalimar
Shalimar means “Temple of Love” in Sanskrit. Released in 1925, this floral-oriental fragrance was concocted by Jacques Guerlain. He was inspired by the love story of Indian Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The emperor built a beautiful garden in memory of his wife and called it Shalimar. The perfume stands out as the lush vanilla accords transform the base into a creamy, powdery composition.
L’Heure Blue
L’Heure Blue or Blue Hour is a blend of neroli, carnation, iris and vanilla. This romance-filled perfume was created in 1912. The inspiration? The interim period between dawn when the sun has set below the horizon and the quasi-darkness in the skies while waiting for the stars and moon to illuminate. For the modern nose, the scent conjures images of the much venerated old church. There’s a certain mystery that arises. But no matter how dated this timeless fragrance is, it never fails to be a favorite among perfume users.
L’Instant
L’Instant is a cocktail of sweet spice and orange flowers. Again, the presence of neroli and vanilla are discernible. The feminine element of this fragrance stems from the orange blossoms and soft floral notes. Sparkling at the opening doesn’t come off as cloyingly sweet despite the lush sweetness in the composition.
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