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Vague Souvenir by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Guerlain· 1912

Vague Souvenir

Name: Vague Souvenir by Guerlain
Brand: Guerlain

Typically ~$130

Opens on absinth, settles into a musk-woody base. Suits dates in fall.

WoodyGourmandSweetSmokyResinous

Perfumer: Jacques Guerlain

Scent profile

Top notes

Absinth Aniseed Bergamot Jasmine Lavender

Heart notes

Ambrette Carnation Clove Jasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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7.7119~$150

From the same house

When to wear it

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

76%

Summer

63%

Fall

100%

Day

79%

Night

100%

Where

Office

66%

Casual

83%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

79%

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

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Sport

28%

Vague Souvenir

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

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