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

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Guerlain· 2020

L'Initial

Name: L'Initial by Guerlain
Brand: Guerlain
Rating: 8.3 (149 reviews)

8.3149Typically ~$130

A powdery scent built around orange over caramel. Best in fall, made for dates.

PowderyFloralSweetOrientalSpicy

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

OrangeBergamotJasmine

Heart notes

Iris pallidaTurkish rose absolute

Base notes

CaramelWhite muskVanillaPatchouliTonka bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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The Different Company · 2000

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

76%

Summer

56%

Fall

100%

Day

86%

Night

100%

Where

Office

75%

Casual

93%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

79%

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