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L'Homme Idéal by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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L'Homme Idéal by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2016· Eau de Parfum

L'Homme Idéal

8.87KTypically ~$80

“Amaretto almond and cherry over soft leather. Cherry-cookie charm with a grown-up edge; criminally easy to wear on dates.”

SweetGourmandSpicyFruityLeathery

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser, Delphine Jelk

Scent profile

Top notes

Almond Spices Bergamot

Heart notes

Vanilla Bulgarian rose Frankincense

Base notes

Tonka bean Leathery notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

61%

Summer

44%

Fall

100%

Day

77%

Night

100%

Where

Office

63%

Casual

88%

Date

100%

Club

75%

Formal

69%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

26%