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Guerlain

Lui

2017 · Unisex · Amber & Resinous

4.17/5
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Accord profile

warm spicy16%vanilla13%amber12%smoky11%woody10%leather8%floral8%sweet7%balsamic7%powdery7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

Top notes

Heart notes

  • Delphine Jelk. Top Notes Are Clove
  • Pear

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Guerlain Lui (2017) is an Oriental Spicy unisex composition that opens with an unexpected duo of clove and pear. The clove is immediate and medicinal, while the pear adds a soft, juicy sweetness that tempers the spice. As it settles, the heart reveals nothing more than the same top notes—a curious structure, but one that keeps the opening vibrant for longer than usual. The base is where Lui finds its character: vanilla and smoke intertwine with leather, woody notes, and musk, creating a warm, resinous drydown that feels both classic and contemporary.

Collectors who appreciate Guerlain's darker, spicier offerings will find Lui compelling. Its high concentration of warm spicy and vanilla accords makes it ideal for cool weather and evening wear. The smoky leather facet adds a ruggedness that suits those who enjoy unisex scents with depth. If you gravitate toward orientals that balance sweetness with smoke, Lui is worth seeking out—especially as a discontinued gem that showcases Guerlain's mastery of base notes.

中文簡介

Guerlain Lui(2017)係一款東方辛辣調嘅中性香水。前調以丁香同梨開場,丁香嘅辛香同梨嘅清甜形成對比。中調延續前調嘅組合,結構獨特。基調則由雲呢拿、煙燻、皮革、木質同麝香主導,散發溫暖樹脂感,帶有經典同現代交融嘅氣質。呢支香適合鍾意深沉辛香調嘅收藏家,尤其喺涼爽天氣或夜晚使用。煙燻皮革賦予佢粗獷感,適合追求層次豐富嘅中性香愛好者。作為停產之作,Lui 展現咗 Guerlain 喺基調處理上嘅功力,值得入手。

Reference data

HouseGuerlain
NameLui
Launched2017
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
Notes recorded9
Accords10

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