
Parure
Parure by Guerlain was launched in 1975, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by green, earthy and fruity. Key notes: Rose, Narcissus and Orris Root.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | green, earthy, fruity |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root, Lilac |
| Community rating | 4.36/5 from 522 votes |
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Accord profile
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.
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Parure (1975) opens with a dark, slightly fusty top that quickly gives way to a grand floral heart: rose, narcissus, orris root, lilac, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. This bouquet is lush but never sweet, anchored by a classic chypre base of oakmoss, leather, spices, patchouli, and amber. The result is a green, earthy, fruity chypre with a mossy depth and a citrus lift that keeps it from feeling heavy.
Collectors who love vintage Guerlain—think Mitsouko or Chamade—will appreciate Parure’s dignified, old-school elegance. It suits those who prefer structured, mossy florals over modern gourmands. Ideal for evening wear or formal occasions, it wears close and lasts. A true relic of the 1970s chypre era, Parure is a must-try for anyone building a serious vintage collection.
中文簡介
Parure(1975)以暗沉、略帶霉味的開場揭幕,隨即綻放出宏大的花香核心:玫瑰、水仙、鳶尾根、丁香、茉莉與鈴蘭。花香豐盈卻不甜膩,並由橡苔、皮革、香料、廣藿香與琥珀構成的經典西普基調牢牢支撐。整體是綠色、泥土感、果香交織的西普調,苔蘚深度中帶有柑橘的明亮,避免沉重。
適合鍾情復古嬌蘭(如蝴蝶夫人或香榭麗舍)的收藏家,以及偏愛結構嚴謹、苔蘚花香勝於現代美食調的人。晚宴或正式場合皆宜,貼膚持久。是1970年代西普風潮的珍貴遺產,值得嚴肅古董香水收藏者一試。
Reference data
| House | Guerlain |
|---|---|
| Name | Parure |
| Launched | 1975 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Citrus & Fresh |
| Notes recorded | 13 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Parure?
Parure by Guerlain: top notes are Dark and Even A Bit Fusty; heart notes are Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root, Lilac, Jasmine and Lily-Of-The-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Spices, Patchouli and Amber.
What accords does Parure have?
The dominant accords recorded for Parure are green (100.0%); earthy (89.8%); fruity (87.0%); mossy (86.7%); floral (85.7%).
When was Parure launched?
Parure by Guerlain was first released in 1975.
What does Parure smell like?
Parure is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Rose, Narcissus and Orris Root.
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Market reference
Indicative pricing observed on public listings. Not an offer to sell.
| Observed range | $197 – $814 USD |
|---|---|
| Listings tracked | 6 |
| Method | Median of matched public listings; see methodology. |
Market reference & verification
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