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

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L'Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2015

L'Homme Idéal Cologne

8.0744Typically ~$130

Mostly grapefruit and bergamot, warmed by white musk. Best in summer, made for daily wear.

CitrusFreshSweetCreamyFruity

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Grapefruit Bergamot Orange

Heart notes

Base notes

White musk Indian vetiver

Other versions

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A summer and spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SummerDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

66%

Spring

98%

Summer

100%

Fall

78%

Day

100%

Night

64%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

100%

Date

75%

Club

57%

Formal

58%

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

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Sport

71%