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Guerlain

Imperiale

2010 · Unisex · Sweet & Gourmand

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Accord profile

sweet13%almond12%amber12%aromatic11%vanilla10%woody10%tobacco9%nutty9%fruity8%warm spicy7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Guerlain Imperiale (2010) is a unisex oriental that opens with a striking trio of bitter almond, rosemary, and bergamot. The almond is immediately sweet and nutty, while rosemary adds a green, aromatic edge and bergamot provides a bright citrus lift. This unconventional start quickly gives way to a heart of tonka bean, tobacco, and jasmine. Tonka brings a creamy, vanilla-like sweetness, tobacco adds a dry, slightly smoky depth, and jasmine contributes a soft floral touch. The base of incense, cedar, and pine grounds the composition with resinous smoke and dry woods, leaving a lingering warmth. With main accords of sweet (100%), almond (90%), and amber (89%), this is a gourmand-leaning oriental that balances sweetness with aromatic and woody facets. It suits collectors who appreciate almond-forward fragrances with a smoky, resinous twist. Ideal for cool weather and evening wear, it leans slightly masculine but remains unisex. A distinctive, less common Guerlain that rewards those who enjoy complex, sweet-spicy compositions.

中文簡介

Guerlain Imperiale(2010)係一款中性東方調香水,前調以苦杏仁、迷迭香同佛手柑開場,杏仁嘅甜香突出,迷迭香帶嚟草本氣息,佛手柑就增添清新感。中調係零陵香豆、煙草同茉莉,零陵香豆嘅奶油甜味同煙草嘅乾燥煙燻感交織,茉莉則提供柔和花香。基調用乳香、雪松同松樹收尾,帶出樹脂煙霧同乾木質感。整體主調係甜(100%)、杏仁(90%)同琥珀(89%),適合鍾意杏仁甜香但又想要煙燻木質層次嘅收藏家。氣質偏溫暖、神秘,適合秋冬夜晚使用,中性偏男性,但男女皆可。

Reference data

HouseGuerlain
NameImperiale
Launched2010
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded9
Accords10

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