Fragrances M - P

Mademoiselle Guerlain (2014) – translated as Miss Guerlain – was created by Thierry Wasser. It is a rebranded version of La Petite Robe Noire 2 (2011), also by Wasser, and forms part of the Les Parisiennes line. The fragrance is presented in the white bee bottle, adorned with a magenta grosgrain ribbon. It is classified as a green floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: galbanum, bergamot, lemon
• Middle notes: iris, orange blossom, marshmallow accord
• Base notes: vanilla, white leather, white musk

Magnolia (1836) was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following a common structure of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance remained on sale at least until 1853 but has since been discontinued, with the exact date unknown. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: lemon, neroli, citron, orange, bergamot, verbena, Java citronella, lemon verbena, African geranium, cassie, lavender, honey
• Middle notes: jonquil, magnolia, jasmine, rose, tuberose, violet, ionone, benzaldehyde, orange blossom, methyl anthranilate, heliotropin, orris, reseda 
• Base notes: rosewood, tonka bean, coumarin, vanilla, Peru balsam, storax, musk, civet, benzylidene acetone, mastic, tolu balsam, ambergris, styrax

 

Mahora (2000) – created by Jean-Paul Guerlain – was later renamed Mayotte and relaunched in 2005 as part of the Les Parisiennes collection, housed in the white bee bottle. The perfume was named after the main island of the Mayotte archipelago, nicknamed The Perfume Island. Jean-Paul Guerlain explained the name: “The people who live in Mayotte are called, if they are men, Mahorais, and the women, Mahorese. I named the fragrance Mahora because I thought it sounded good, it was three syllables and you can pronounce it in every language.” Originally produced as a parfum extrait and eau de parfum, an EDT followed in 2001. The fragrance has since been discontinued, and its formula was tweaked for the Mayotte relaunch. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: frangipani, orange blossom, almond blossom, green accords
• Middle notes: ylang ylang, neroli, tuberose, Indian jasmine
• Base notes: sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver

Makis (19th century) – translated as "Poppies" – was a 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers of the period, following the common structures and styles of the time. Specific details on its presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a floral fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, amyl salicylate, benzyl salicylate
• Middle notes: geraniol, ionone, carnation, clove, isobutyl salicylate
• Base notes: musk ambrette, oakmoss, patchouli, tolu balsam, vanillin, rosewood

Manastar (1890) – translated as Star of Man – is a fragrance whose name derives from Sanskrit. The first word, manastar, combines tanasá (soul) and tar (to save), translating as “save the soul…”   Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.  

Mandarines (19th century) – translated as Tangerines – was a 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers of the period, following the common structures of the time. Specific details regarding its original presentation and the date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a citrus floral fragrance.

Manille (c.1872) – also known as Bouquet de Manille – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli bigarade, citronella, cananga, cassie, lavender, honey
• Middle notes: rosemary, coriander, rose, tuberose, jasmine, Manila ylang ylang, carnation, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove
• Base notes: heliotropin, orris, ionone, musk, musk ketone, musk ambrette, Peru balsam, coumarin, vanillin, ambergris

Marechale (1836) – Marshal’s Wife – Created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, Maréchale drew inspiration from the legendary Poudre à la Maréchale, a famous blend of essences and powders first devised in 1699 by Madame la Maréchale d’Aumont, a noblewoman known for compounding her own perfumes. By the 19th century, this rich and elaborate fragrance, said to include more than seventy ingredients, had become highly popular, with versions also crafted by other perfumers of the time following a similar structure. Housed in the Carre flacon, it was still being sold as late as 1888 before being discontinued. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, sweet orange, neroli, orange blossom, cassia
• Middle notes: lavender, geranium, jasmine,  tuberose, rose, caraway, celery, wild marjoram, carnation, pimento, clove, coriander, cinnamon, violet, orris
• Base notes: rosewood, sassafras, sandalwood, ambrette seed, cedar, benzoin, musk, sumbul, vanilla, vanillin, civet, tonka bean, coumarin, tolu balsam, vetiver, ambergris

Maréchale Duchesse (1853) – translated as Marshal Duchess – was a popular 19th-century fragrance. It remained on sale at least until 1894. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. 

Marie Christine (1879/1881) – translated as Mary Christine – was a fragrance introduced in the late 19th century. It remained on sale at least until 1886. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.  

Marie Claire (1996) – created by Guerlain for the tenth anniversary of the French edition of Marie Claire magazine – was an eau de parfum released as a limited edition, with only 1,000 examples distributed through a competition. It is classified as a white floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: jasmine
• Middle notes: ylang ylang and tuberose
• Base notes: vetiver

Marque Noire (1891) – translated as Black Mark – was created by Aimé Guerlain in 1891. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.  

Bouquet de Marquise d’Auberive (1893) – translated as Bouquet of the Marquise of Auberive – was a fragrance likely named after the character played by actress Jane Hading in the 1893 stage production of Édouard Pailleron’s play, Les Effrontés. The role was also later performed by Cécile Sorel at the Comédie-Française. The name may additionally reference Château d’Auberive, a historic French property with an 18th-century structure and notable gardens. Specific details about the fragrance’s original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a floral bouquet fragrance.

Mayotte (2005) – translated as Mayotte – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain as the renamed version of the Mahora fragrance. It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. Specific details about its original presentation are limited.

• Top notes: neroli and frangipani
• Middle notes: tuberose, indian jasmine and ylang-ylang
• Base notes: sandalwood, vanilla and vetiver

Meadow Queen (19th century) – also known as Meadow Sweet – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, orange blossom, cassie
• Middle notes: rose geranium, rose, jasmine, orris
• Base notes: tonka bean, civet, musk

Melilot (1836) – translated as Sweet Clover – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: anise aldehyde, petitgrain, bergamot, cassie, lavender, cyclamen, linalool, amyl salicylate 
• Middle notes: honeysuckle, orange blossom, jasmine, clove, Bulgarian rose, orris, ylang ylang
• Base notes: rose, musk, ambergris, vanilla, vanillin, musk ambrette, tonka bean, coumarin, vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli

Metallica (2000) – created by Jean-Paul Guerlain – was originally launched under this name in 2000, but due objections from the rock band of the same name, it was renamed Metalys. Metalys was relaunched in 2005 and discontinued a few years later. Created as a limited edition eau de toilette evoking a “metallic” scent, it was presented in a 250ml bee bottle with silver leaf accents. The fragrance was reissued in 2012 as L’Abeille aux Ailes Argent Parfum (The Bee with Silver Wings Perfume). It is classified as a spicy floral oriental fragrance for women

• Top notes: orange, bergamot and grapefruit
• Middle notes: ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, carnation, iris and spices
• Base notes: vanilla, amber, tonka bean and musk

Metalys (2000) – originally named Metallica – was created by Guerlain but renamed after a dispute with the rock band Metallica. The fragrance was discontinued, then reissued in 2005 to coincide with the reopening of the renovated Guerlain flagship store on the Champs-Élysées. It is classified as a spicy floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: orange, bergamot and grapefruit
• Middle notes: ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, carnation, iris and spices
• Base notes: vanilla, amber, tonka bean and musk

Météorites (2000) – created by Jean-Paul Guerlain – was introduced as a companion fragrance to the Météorites face powders. Available as a 100ml eau de toilette spray, it was housed in a disk-shaped bottle featuring the Météorites logo found on the compacts and powder boxes. The fragrance was discontinued by 2008 and is classified as a floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: green notes and iris
• Middle notes: violet
• Base notes: heliotrope

Météorites Home Fragrance Spray – designed to smell like the iconic Météorites makeup – was created for use as a room spray. It captures the scent of the cosmetic line, offering a luxurious and recognizable fragrance experience for the home.

Miel (c.1840) – translated as Honey – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: honey, sweet orange, lemon, bergamot
• Middle notes: palmarosa, rose, jasmine, tuberose, lavender
• Base notes: cloves, vanilla, musk, ambergris, tonka bean

Miel Ambre (1839) – translated as Amber Honey – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance remained on sale at least until 1853 but has since been discontinued, with the exact date unknown. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, bigarade, beeswax
• Middle notes: honey, rose, jasmine, coriander, celery
• Base notes: rose, vanilla, musk, ambergris

Miel d’Angleterre (1838) – also known as English Honey Water – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance remained on sale at least until 1853 but has since been discontinued, with the exact date unknown. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli, orange, orange blossom, cassie, English honey
• Middle notes: geranium, rose, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, iris, clove
• Base notes: vanilla, vanillin, benzoin, musk, ambergris, civet, tolu balsam, styrax, Peru balsam, costus

 

Mignardise (1838) – translated as "Delicacy" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a soft floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, clove
• Middle notes: rose, jasmine
• Base notes: musk, storax, benzoin, styrax

Milade (2006) – translated as Milade – was created for the Russian Millionaire Fair in honor of a sophisticated and elegant Russian woman. The fragrance was presented in a 500ml Baccarat crystal flacon, accompanied by 23 refill flacons (three 30ml vials and 20 vials of 60ml), totaling 1,800 milliliters. The entire set was priced at 1.7 million rubles ($57,885). It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: cinnamon, cumin, coconut 
• Middle notes: roses, violet, tuberose, frangipani, tiare 
• Base notes: cedar, amber, vanilla, sandalwood

Millaleuca (19th century) – translated as "Myrtle Tree" – was a 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers of the period, following common olfactory structures of the time. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: orange, orange blossom
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, tuberose, myrtle leaves
• Base notes: rose, vanilla, myrtle blossoms, musk

Mille et Deux Fleurs (1883/1900) – translated as "A Thousand and Two Flowers" – was a fragrance created around the turn of the 19th century. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a floral bouquet fragrance.

Mille Fleurs (1836) – translated as "A Thousand Flowers" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance remained on sale at least until 1853 but has since been discontinued, with the exact date unknown. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli petale, Portuguese sweet orange, verbena, Mitcham lavender, cassie, narcissus, hyacinth
• Middle notes: English honey, jasmine, geranium, rose, rose geranium, violet, tuberose, orange blossom, ylang ylang
• Base notes: heliotropin, tolu balsam, cinnamon, cloves, vanillin, musk, orris, cedar, calamus, patchouli, storax, styrax, vetiver, civet

  

Mi-Mai (1914) – translated as "Mid-May" – was created by Jacques Guerlain. This green, feminine fragrance, inspired by the mild month of May, features notes of lily of the valley. It was presented in a Bouchon Fleurs (Flower Stopper) bottle for parfum, with a frosted stopper molded with flowers. The fragrance remained on sale at least until 1941 but has since been discontinued. It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, violet 
• Middle notes: rose, lilac, jasmine, lily of the valley, ylang ylang and musk 
• Base notes: suede and vanilla

Mimosa (c.1872) – translated as Mimosa – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: cassie, mimosa, hydroxycitronellal, geranium
• Middle notes: rose centifolia, jasmine, ylang ylang, cinnamic alcohol, orris
• Base notes: Peru balsam, terpineol, methyl acetophenone, tolu balsam, mastic, ambrette, musk, benzoin 

Mimosa Esterhazy (1853) – likely a combination of Mimosa and Bouquet d’Esterhazy – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown.

• Top notes: orange, neroli, bergamot, citron, cassie, rose, mimosa, hydroxycitronellal, geranium
• Middle notes: clove, rose centifolia, jasmine, rosewood, ylang ylang, cinnamic alcohol, orris
• Base notes: clove, musk, civet, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver, Peru balsam, terpineol, methyl acetophenone, tolu balsam, mastic, musk ambrette, benzoin

Mimosa Fragrans (1848) - Extrait de Mimosa Fragrans was part of Guerlain’s “Essence du Jardin d’Hiver” collection, in which each fragrance focused on a single botanical note. The perfume highlighted mimosa, prized for its soft, powdery, and sweet floral aroma. Like other fragrances in the collection, it was presented as a blended bouquet with a Latin or pseudo-Latin name, reflecting 19th-century tastes for classical, scholarly, and exotic associations. Housed in the elegant Carré flacon, the fragrance has since been discontinued (exact date unknown) and exemplifies Guerlain’s artistry in botanical-inspired perfumery, celebrated at events such as the Universal Exposition. Still being sold in 1872.

• Top notes: cassie, mimosa, hydroxycitronellal, geranium
• Middle notes: rose centifolia, jasmine, ylang ylang, cinnamic alcohol, orris
• Base notes: Peru balsam, terpineol, methyl acetophenone, tolu balsam, mastic, ambrette, musk, benzoin 

Mitsouko (1916) – created by Jacques Guerlain – is a classic fruity chypre fragrance for women. An eau de cologne (EDC) version was introduced in 1937, and a Parfum de Toilette appeared in 1987. The fragrance was first presented in the ‘golden bee’ flacon by Baccarat, with only 50 examples produced. From its inception to the present, it has normally been housed in the Bouchon Coeur flacon (parfum) . Over the years, it has also been available in the Goutte flacon (eau de toilette), Amphore flacon (parfum), Montre flacon (eau de cologne), Guerre flacon (parfum), Bourne flacons (parfum), and more rarely in the Petite Beurre flacon (parfum) for a special presentation in the 1920s, among other variations.

• Top notes: aldehyde, jasmine, bergamot, lilac
• Middle notes: jasmine, lilac, rose, orris, pimento, patchouli, vetiver, ambergris
• Base notes: musk, oakmoss and vanilla

Mitsouko vintage version (1989) is classified as a fresh chypre fragrance for women. It begins with a fresh fruity top, followed by a floral spicy fruity heart, resting on a mossy balsamic base. Fruity chypre composed of bergamot, spices, oakmoss, vetiver and peach. A mysterious blend cloaked in a sensuous air.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, mandarin, neroli, peach aldehyde (C-14)
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose de mai, clove, ylang ylang
• Base notes: vetiver, oakmoss, benzoin, sandalwood, cistus, myrrh, cinnamon, musk

Mitsouko (2000) reformulated with modern ingredients by Edouard Fléchier. It is classified as a fruity chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, mandarin, neroli and peach (C14 aldehyde)
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and clove
• Base notes: sandalwood, myrrh, oakmoss, cinnamon and musk

Mitsouko (2009) – a special limited edition – was released to celebrate the fragrance’s 90th anniversary. Only 14 Baccarat crystal Bouchon Coeur (Heart Stopper) flacons were produced, each decorated with an original jewel in jade and pearls. Each 450ml eau de parfum flacon retailed in the USA for $7,500 and contained the original Mitsouko perfume, making it a highly exclusive collector’s edition.

Mitsouko Eau de Toilette (2021) a reformulation. It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women. 

• Top notes are bergamot
• Middle notes are peach, jasmine and May rose
• Base notes are spices, vetiver and roots

Mitsouko Absolu 17 (2021) – created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk – is a modern interpretation of the classic Mitsouko. It is classified as a fruity chypre fragrance for women, continuing the legacy of the original while offering a contemporary olfactory expression.

• Top notes: pink pepper, apricot, bergamot
• Middle notes: rose, iris
• Base notes:

Mitsouko Fleur de Lotus (2009) – translated as "Mitsouko Lotus Flower" – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain to mark 90 years since the original Mitsouko. Described as representing the passion and mystery of women, it is a fresh reinterpretation featuring a special fleur de lotus (lotus flower) note that brings freshness alongside spices and white musk. The fragrance was presented in the Bouchon Coeur (Heart Stopper) flacon, which has a greenish-blue tint toward the base, and was available as a 60ml eau de toilette ($100), with some 50ml bottles also circulating. Discontinued, it is classified as a fresh aquatic floral fragrance for women, with a watery lotus top note setting a light, gentle tone, particularly designed for the milder tastes of the Asian market.

• Top notes: calone, lemon, bergamot, peach
• Middle notes: jasmine, lotus, pepper
• Base notes: amber, orris, musk, oak moss, sugary notes

Mon Exclusif (2015) – translated as "My Exclusive" – was created by Thierry Wasser. Designed to make a customized fragrance more accessible, it allows the wearer to rename the perfume themselves. It is presented as a 50ml Eau de Parfum, retailing for €130.00, housed in a modified Noeud Papillon (Bow Tie) bottle and fitted with an atomizer. The fragrance is classified as an oriental woody fragrance for women.

• Top notes: mandarin, bergamot, candied almonds 
• Middle notes: solar notes, lavender, floral notes 
• Base notes: white musk, iris, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, fern, and toffee accord (butter, toffee, salt)

Mon Guerlain (2017) – translated as "My Guerlain" – was created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a woody oriental fragrance for women, reflecting a modern and elegant interpretation within Guerlain’s classic olfactory tradition.

• Top notes: Provencal lavender and bergamot
• Middle notes: iris, jasmine Sambac and rose
• Base notes: Tahitian vanilla, coumarin, Australian sandalwood, benzoin, licorice and patchouli

Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose (2019) created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: citrus, lavender
• Middle notes: neroli, Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: Tahitian vanilla, sandalwood

Mon Guerlain Bloom of Rose Eau de Parfum (2020) created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, pear, Bulgarian rose
• Middle notes: Turkish rose, lavender, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense (2019) created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a woody oriental fragrance for women. A sensual and intense EDP, combining the warmth of vanilla, the freshness of Carla lavender and the woody notes of sandalwood and patchouli.

• Top notes: bergamot, lavender, mandarin orange
• Middle notes: Tahitian vanilla, madagascar vanilla, iris, rose, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: Australian sandalwood, patchouli, coumarin, patchouli, licorice, benzoin, white musk

Mon Guerlain Eau de Toilette (2018) created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender, bergamot, mandarin orange
• Middle notes: orange blossom, ylang ylang, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: benzoin, Tahitian vanilla, caramel, orris, violet

Mon Guerlain Extrait (2019) created by Thierry Wasser. It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.


Mon Guerlain Florale (2018) created by Thierry Wasser. It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender, bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon
• Middle notes: peony, peach, lily of the valley, neroli, ylang ylang, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: vanilla, iris, sandalwood

Mon Guerlain Gold Collector Edition (2019) created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a woody oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender, bergamot
• Middle notes: iris, rose, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, licorice, patchouli, benzoin

Mon Guerlain Hair Mist (2021) It is classified as a floral amber fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender and bergamot
• Middle notes: jasmine sambac, Paradisone and Coumarin
• Base notes: sandalwood, iris and Tahitian vanilla

Mon Guerlain L'Essence (2022) Created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral amber fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender and bergamot
• Middle notes: frangipani and jasmine sambac
• Base notes: Tahitian vanilla and sandalwood

Mon Guerlain Sensuelle (2017) created by Thierry Wasser. It is classified as an oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: lavender, bergamot
• Middle notes: iris, rose, jasmine, rose, jasmine sambac
• Base notes: Tahitian vanilla, sandalwood, tonka bean, licorice, patchouli, benzoin

Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet (2021) Created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral amber fragrance for women. A sparkling bouquet like a beaming smile, in which the iconic lavender-vanilla duo is beautifully enhanced by a fizzy pear note and a luminous Sambac jasmine.

• Top notes:pear, bergamot and mandarin orange
• Middle notes: lavender, peony and jasmine sambac
• Base notes: Tahitian vanilla, white musk and sandalwood

Mon Habit Rouge Taillé sur Mesure (2014) - Created by Thierry Wasser. There's no label on the bottle; instead the box contains a set of self-adhesive letters to customize your initials on the empty label space. Limited edition flacon, 100 ml EDT, 86 €.  Classic Habit Rouge flacon, colored black.

• Top notes: orange, basil, bergamot, lemon, brazilian rosewood, lime and tangerine
• Middle notes: carnation, sandalwood, patchouli, cinnamon, jasmine, cedar and rose
• Base notes: labdanum, leather, amber, benzoin, moss and vanilla

Mon Précieux Nectar (2009) – translated as "My Precious Nectar" – was created by Sylvaine Delacourt and Randa Hammami. Released as a limited edition of only 35, it was housed in a crystal fountain, the Fountain Impériale, manufactured by Val Saint Lambert, and retailed for $9,000. The fragrance was later added to the Les Parisiennes line in 2012, available as a 125ml Parfum in the bee bottle, retailing at $270. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: petitgrain, bitter almond
• Middle notes: orange blossom, jasmine
• Base notes: white musk, vanilla, frankincense, sandalwood, guaiac wood

Moskowskaia (1883/1889)

Moskovskaia Slava (1883/1889), translated as “Moscow’s Glory”, was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain to honor the Russian nobility and presented at the Moscow Exhibition. Commissioned by order of the Russian Emperor, the fragrance reflected the grandeur and strength of the empire, composed to suit the preferences of the Russian Grand Duke. Its character evoked the majesty of fragrant forests, with deep, resinous and woody accords layered over a smoky impression suggestive of a great fire. Officially trademarked in 1889, the perfume carried both prestige and symbolism, embodying Guerlain’s ability to translate national identity and aristocratic taste into scent, while strengthening the house’s reputation among Europe’s elite.

Moss Roses (c.1872) – a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral chypre fragrance.

• Top notes: orange blossom, rose, rose geranium
• Middle notes: rose, orris 
• Base notes: musk, civet, oakmoss

 
Mouchoir de Monsieur (1904) – translated as Gentleman’s Handkerchief – was originally created by Jacques Guerlain in 1904 as a wedding gift for friends. The fragrance evokes the Belle Époque, a time when it was fashionable to scent handkerchiefs, gloves, veils, and especially the skin. Discontinued for many years, it was still sold in 1940 and relaunched in 1955 with modern ingredients, remaining available at least until 1960. An EDT version appeared in 1989. It is classified as an aromatic musky oriental fragrance for men, featuring an aromatic mix of hesperides notes, exotic woods, lavender, and bitter almond, contrasted by a powdery amber base.

• Top notes: absinthe, geranium, bergamot, almond, lavender 
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, tuberose, neroli, wood, cinnamon, civet, Tonkin musk 
• Base notes: ambergris, vanilla, tonka bean and musk

From 2001, it was exclusive to Harrods in the UK, it is now offered in a limited edition in the original snail 200ml bottle. It has been reformulated and is classified as an aromatic citric fragrance for men. 

• Top notes: lavender, lemon verbena, geranium and bergamot 
• Middle notes: patchouli, cinnamon, jasmine, neroli and rose 
• Base notes: woody notes, iris, amber, civet, vanilla, fougere accord, tonka bean and oakmoss

Mousseline (1836) - A popular fragrance during the 19th century, Mousseline derives its name from Mousseline des Indes, its name evoking the exotic fineness of Indian muslin, a fabric highly prized in 19th-century Europe. The fragrance incorporated vetiver—an unusual choice for the time—used in extract or tincture form. While vetiver was rarely worn alone, it found favor among those who had grown to love its scent in the East. In Mousseline, Guerlain followed a fashion set earlier in England, where similar bouquets, notably M. Delcroix’s celebrated version, had created a sensation in fashionable society. Guerlain’s interpretation linked the exotic appeal of India with refined Parisian taste, situating the perfume within the Romantic fascination for faraway lands and luxurious materials. It is classified as a spicy floral oriental fragrance for women. Still being sold in 1853. 

• Top notes: bergamot, citron, neroli bigarade, Portugal sweet orange, cassie, rose geranium, rose oil, jonquil, reseda, lavender 
• Middle notes: thyme, honey, jasmine, carnation, violet, tuberose, orange blossom, rose otto, clove, nutmeg, Ceylon cinnamon, pepper, Bouvardia base, Florentine orris 
• Base notes: caraway, Peru balsam, tolu balsam, musk, ambergris, tonka bean, coumarin, vanilla, vanillin, benzoin, sandalwood, vetiver, civet

Mousseline Blanche (c.1840) – translated as White Muslin – was based on Mousseline, a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown. It is classified as a floral chypre oriental.

• Top notes: bergamot, neroli, orange blossom, honeysuckle, linalool 
• Middle notes: carnation, reseda, jasmine, rose de mai, Bulgarian rose, heliotropin, ylang ylang, ionone Base notes: oakmoss, patchouli, vanillin, coumarin, musk ketone, olibanum, myrrh, tonka bean, musk

Muguet (1836) – translated as "Lily of the Valley" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It remained on sale at least until 1873 and was reformulated in 1908 by Jacques Guerlain, still available in 1960. Muguet was presented in a variety of flacons, including the Carre flacon (parfum), Fleuri flacon (parfum), quadrilobe flacon (parfum), Louis XVI flacon (parfum), parapluie flacon (parfum), and later the bee bottle. It is a powdery floral fragrance with a dominant lily of the valley note.

• Top notes: bergamot, bogarade, neroli, orange, sweet orange, orange blossom, lily of the valley, lemon, linalool, cassie
• Middle notes: jasmine, geranium, hydroxycitronellal, rose, tuberose, freesia, lily of the valley, orris, ylang ylang, violet, terpineol, clove, cinnamon
• Base notes: lily of the valley, ylang ylang, benzoin, ambergris, ambrette, rosewood, musk, vanillin, civet, storax, tolu balsam, sandalwood

Muguet (1998) Reformulated version which appeared in 1998 and henceforth. It is a crisp green floral fragrance with a dominant fresh lily of the valley note.:

• Top notes: lemon, bergamot, lily of the valley
• Middle notes: jasmine, Turkish rose, lily and carnation
• Base notes: patchouli, oakmoss, leather, sandalwood

Muguet (1999) discontinued for decades before being recreated as a special perfume in 1999, in a hand numbered 75ml limited edition housed in the Fleuri flacon as an eau de toilette.

Muguet (2006) Since 2006, Guerlain sells a limited, numbered edition of it’s 1906 perfume, Muguet, for three days only, April 28th, 29th, 30th and only available in Guerlain's boutiques. The bottles and design details change each year, but the perfume composition generally stays the same, though slightly tweaked. The 2006 edition was housed inside the 30ml Louis XVI flacon in only 190 available copies. 

• Top notes; bergamot, lily
• Middle notes: lily of the valley, jasmine
• Base notes: sandalwood and Turkish rose

Muguet Fleuri (c.1924) – translated as "Blooming Lily of the Valley" – was a variation of the original Muguet fragrance. Created in the early 20th century, it followed the olfactory style of the period and emphasized the fresh, floral character of lily of the valley. Specific details about its presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a powdery floral fragrance.

Musc (1836) – translated as "Musk" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was based on natural Tonkin musk tinctures and remained on sale at least until 1853. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, orange, cassie, orange blossom, lavender
• Middle notes: orris, jasmine, rose, tuberose, clove
• Base notes: vanillin, benzoin, tolu balsam, musk, musk ketone, musk xylene, civet, castoreum, ambergris, musk ambrette seed, storax, styrax, sandalwood

Muskisette (19th century) – translated as "Little Mus"k – was a 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers of the period, following common olfactory structures of the time. Specific details about its original presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. 

Musc Noble (2018) – translated as "Noble Musk" – was created by Thierry Wasser as part of the Les Absolus d’Orient line. It is classified as a floral woody musk fragrance for both men and women, combining elegance and warmth in a modern interpretation of classic musky accords.

• Top notes: pink pepper, aldehyde, saffron
• Middle notes: musk, rose, geranium
• Base notes: white musk, leather, cedar, white amber, orris, labdanum

Musc Outreblanc (2021) – translated as "Beyond White Musk" – is part of the L’Art et la Matière line and was created by Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a floral woody musk fragrance for both women and men, offering a refined and contemporary interpretation of classic musky notes.

• Top notes: white musk, neroli and ambrette
• Middle notes: orange blossom, iris and Bulgarian rose
• Base notes: milk, sandalwood and white amber

My Insolence (2007) – created by Christophe Raynaud and Sylvaine Delacourte – is a fruitier, softer, and brighter interpretation of the original Insolence fragrance. It is presented in the same bottle as Insolence, distinguished by a pink shade. The fragrance is classified as a fruity floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: raspberry, citrus notes
• Middle notes: almond blossom and jasmine
• Base notes: tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla

Myrrhe & Délires (2012) – translated as "Myrrh & Delusions" – was created by Thierry Wasser as part of the L’Art et la Matière Collection. The fragrance was discontinued in 2015. It is classified as a woody oriental fragrance for both women and men, emphasizing rich, resinous, and exotic accords.

• Top notes: bergamot and grapefruit
• Middle notes: osmanthus, jasmine, rose and violet leaf
• Base notes: patchouli, incense, tonka bean, vanilla, myrrh and licorice

Myrthe Fleuri (1840) – translated as "Blooming Myrtle" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: orange, orange blossom
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, tuberose, myrtle leaves
• Base notes: rose, vanilla, myrtle blossoms, musk

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Nahema (1979) – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and inspired by the bold and untamed “Daughter of Fire” from Scheherazade’s A Thousand and One Nights. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women. The perfume was presented in the Nahema flacon (parfum) by Robert Granai, as well as in the quadrilobe flacon (parfum), Goutte flacon (eau de toilette), Montre flacon (eau de cologne) for eau de cologne, and various spray bottles over the years. A Parfum de Toilette version was introduced in 1981. The 1989 Nahema vintage version is classified as an aldehydic floral fragrance for women, opening with a fruity floral top, followed by a rosy fruity heart, and resting on a balsamic, sweet, powdery base.

• Top notes: peach, bergamot, green note, flower calyx note
• Middle notes: rose de mai, ylang ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley, lilac
• Base notes: Peru balsam, tolu balsam, benzoin, vanilla, styrax, vetiver, sandalwood

Around 1998 Nahema went through a slight reformulation. It is classified as floral oriental fragrance for women. A kaleidoscope of honey roses, unfolding in a bed of passion fruit and vanilla.

• The top notes: aldehydes, rose, peach, bergamot and green notes
• Middle notes: hyacinth, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lilac, lily of the valley, violet
• Base notes: vanilla, passion flower, passion fruit, benzoin, cinnamon, styrax, Peru balsam, vetiver and sandalwood

Nahema Eau de Parfum (2021) a reformulation. It is classified as a floral chypre fragrance for women. 

• Top notes: peach and passionfruit
• Middle notes: rose and hyacinth
• Base notes: sandalwood and patchouli 

Nec Pluribus Impar (19th century) – translated as Unequaled by None – was a 19th-century fragrance presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Specific details about its creation, perfumers, and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. The name, Latin for “Not unequal to many” or “Equal to none”, was famously the personal motto of Louis XIV of France, the “Sun King,” used to emphasize his unrivaled power and prestige on royal emblems, coins, and symbols. Guerlain’s choice of this name likely draws inspiration from the motto to convey prestige, exclusivity, and unmatched elegance, positioning the fragrance as exceptional among its contemporaries. It evokes royal refinement and authority, aligning the scent with luxury, sophistication, and classic French heritage. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

Ne m’Oubliez Pas (1872) – translated as "Forget Me Not" – was reformulated in 1923 and shares its name with the first Guerlain lipstick. The newest edition was created by Thierry Wasser in 2015 and is available exclusively at the Champs-Élysées boutique in Paris as a 125ml parfum extrait. It is presented in the quadrilobe flacon (four-lobed flacon) and is classified as an oriental woody fragrance for women.

• Top notes: plum, cardamom, cumin 
• Middle notes: immortelle, carnation, rose, cinnamon 
• Base notes: patchouli, vanilla, moss, woodsy notes, amber

New Mown Hay (c.1852) – translated as Foin Coupé (Cut Hay) – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common olfactory structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and remained on sale at least until 1872. The fragrance has since been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown, and it is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli, orange, orange blossom, cassie, benzoic acid, anisic aldehyde
• Middle notes:verbena, lavender, jasmine, rose, cloves, benzyl isoeugenol, tuberose, rose geranium, violet, orris, caraway
• Base notes: Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood, Indian sandalwood, tonka bean, coumarin, musk, civet, vanilla, vanillin, styrax, oakmoss, thuja, patchouli, ambergris

Nice Dear (1883/1889) – translated as Nice Dear – was a late 19th-century fragrance that remained on sale at least until 1893. Specific details about its perfumer, presentation, and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.  

Noesseri (1894) – a fragrance created in the late 19th century based on the "nessri", the wild musk rose. The exact date of discontinuation are unknown. It is classified as a floral musk fragrance.

• Top notes: rose geranium, rose
• Middle notes: rose, orris
• Base notes: rose, musk, musk ambrette

Nose Me (1902) – created by Jacques Guerlain in the early 20th century. Specific details about its presentation, continued availability, and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. 

Nouvelle France (1893) – translated as "New France" – was a fragrance created in the late 19th century. Specific details about its perfumer, presentation, and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.  

Nuée Blonde (1883/1889, trademarked in 1891) – translated as "Blonde Cloud" – was created by Aimé Guerlain in the late 19th century. Specific details about its presentation and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. 

Nuit d'Amour (2006) – translated as "Night of Love" – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain as a limited edition of only 500 bottles, conceived as a tribute to the artist Gustav Klimt. In 2010, the fragrance was relaunched as part of the Les Parisiennes collection. It is classified as a floral, powdery, woody fragrance for women.

• Top notes: aldehydes, litchi, pink peppercorns
• Middle notes: Provencal rose, iris, violet
• Base notes: white musk and sandalwood

Nuit Sérène (1928) – translated as "Serene Night" – was a fragrance created in the late 1920s. Specific details about its perfumer, presentation, and exact date of discontinuation are unknown. 

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180 Ans de Créations 1828-2008 (2008) – translated as 180 Years of Creations 1828-2008 – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain to celebrate Guerlain’s 180th anniversary. This limited edition perfume was a non-commercial gift, offered exclusively to loyal customers and industry insiders. It is classified as an ambery fragrance for both men and women.

• Top notes: bergamot, pink pepper and grapefruit
• Middle notes: jasmine, orange blossom,
• Base notes: musk, vetiver, tonka bean, amber, vanilla

Ocean Spray Bouquet (19th century) –  a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common olfactory structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown.

• Top notes:  bergamot, orange blossom, cassie
• Middle notes: lavender, jasmine, rose, clove  
• Base notes: vanilla, sandalwood, ambergris, musk, musk ambrette, civet

Ocymum Dulce (1848) - Extrait d’Ocymum Dulce was part of Guerlain’s “Essence du Jardin d’Hiver” collection, in which each fragrance highlighted a single botanical note. The perfume featured Ocimum dulce, a variety of sweet basil, prized for its aromatic, slightly spicy, and herbaceous scent. Like other fragrances in the collection, it was presented as a blended bouquet with a Latin or pseudo-Latin name, reflecting 19th-century tastes for classical, scholarly, and exotic associations. Housed in the elegant Carré flacon, the fragrance has since been discontinued (exact date unknown) and exemplifies Guerlain’s early artistry in botanical-inspired perfumery, celebrated at events such as the Universal Exposition.

• Top notes: bergamot, citron, orange, cassie, basil
• Middle notes: verbena, geranium, rose, jasmine, tuberose
• Base notes:  rose, musk, storax, tonka bean, vanilla

Ode (1955) – translated as Ode – was created by Jacques Guerlain and remained on sale at least until 1975. The perfume is an ode to flowers, especially rose, and was Guerlain’s response to Jean Patou’s Joy and Lanvin’s popular Arpège. It was presented in a variety of flacons, including the parapluie flacon (umbrella flacon) for parfum, parapluie spray flacon (umbrella spray flacon) for eau de cologne, Amphore flacon (amphora-shaped flacon) for parfum, Montre flacon (watch-shaped flacon) for eau de cologne, and Goutte flacon (drop-shaped flacon) for eau de toilette. An Eau de Cologne version was introduced in 1965. It is classified as an aldehydic floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: aldehydes, bright green accord, hyacinth, almond, peach
• Middle notes: rose absolute, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley, violet, tuberose
• Base notes: heliotrope, musk, orris, vanilla and precious woods

Ode (2005) – translated as Ode – was reformulated with modern ingredients by Jean-Paul Guerlain, repackaged, and relaunched. This reissue was created for demonstration purposes at the boutique and was not released to the general buying public. It is classified as an aldehydic floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: aldehydes and hyacinth
• Middle notes: rose absolute, jasmine absolute, lily of the valley and tuberose
• Base notes: orris, musk, vanilla, sandalwood

Oeillet (1839) – translated as "Carnation" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. The natural carnation essence was rarely used due to its expense and unsatisfactory qualities, so the scent likely combined natural essences and tinctures to recreate the aroma of carnations, later reformulated with synthetics and aromachemicals. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown. It was still being sold in 1933.

• Top notes: Italian neroli oil, nerol, Tunisian orange blossom, iso eugenol, phenylacetaldehyde, Jordanian almond, Moroccan cassie, amyl salicylate, isobutyl phenylacetate, linalool, Algerian jonquil, hyacinthine
• Middle notes: French carnation, Zanzibar cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, caryophyllene, benzyl isoeugenol, linalool, Grasse rose oil, geranyl formate, Grasse jasmine, Manila ylang ylang, Florentine orris, ionone
• Base notes: heliotropin, Mexican vanilla, vanillin, Venezuelan tonka bean, coumarin, benzyl acetate, terpineol, Hungarian clary sage oil, ethyl benzoate, Tibetan musk, Indian musk ambrette, Maltese labdanum, ambergris

Oeillet 000 (1879/1881) – translated as Carnation 000 – was a popular 19th-century fragrance and represented the triple strength variety of Oeillet. It is classified as a spicy floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: carnation, eugenol, orange blossom, cassie
• Middle notes: clove, isoeugenol, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang 
• Base notes: vanilla, civet, storax

Oeillet et Jasmin (19th century) – translated as Carnation and Jasmine – combined two popular 19th-century fragrances, both created by various perfumers including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common olfactory structures of the period. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The scent likely contained a blend of natural essences and tinctures to recreate the aromas of carnations and jasmine, later reformulated over the years to include synthetics and aromachemicals. The fragrance has been discontinued, though the exact date is unknown.

• Top notes: aldehyde C-10, benzyl formate, Italian neroli oil, Tunisian orange blossom absolute, Jordanian almond, Moroccan cassie, amyl salicylate, isobutyl phenylacetate, octyl acetate, linalool, Algerian jonquil, hyacinthine
• Middle notes: hydroxycitronellol, French carnation, Zanzibar cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, caryophyllene, isoeugenol, Grasse rose oil, rhodinol, geranyl formate, Grasse tuberose absolute, Grasse jasmine absolute, methyl anthranilate, linalyl acetate, Manila ylang ylang, Florentine orris, ionone
• Base notes: heliotropin, Mexican vanilla, vanillin, Siam benzoin, Venezuelan tonka bean, coumarin, benzyl acetate, terpineol, Hungarian clary sage oil, Tibetan musk, ambergris

Oeillet Pourpre (2021) – translated as "Purple Carnation" – is part of the L'Art et la Matière Collection and was created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk. It is classified as a spicy amber fragrance for both women and men.

• Top notes are clove and pear
• Middle notes are benzoin and carnation
• Base notes are vanilla, smoke, leather, woody notes and musk

Olei (19th century?) – translated as "Oil" in Latin – was a fragrance from the 19th century, though specific details about its perfumer, presentation, and exact date of creation or discontinuation are unknown.  

Ophelia (c1872) - also known as "Fleurs d'Ophelia" (c1872) – Flowers of Ophelia – was created during the 19th century, inspired by the tragic heroine Ophelia from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, often associated with flowers and innocence tinged with melancholy. A romantic and literary fragrance theme of its era, it followed the tradition of poetic and symbolic florals. Like other perfumes of the period, versions were likely created by several perfumers, including Guerlain, based on a general floral bouquet structure. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

Opobalsam (c1872) – translated as "Opobalsam" (a historical name for balsam resin, especially from the balm of Gilead) – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following a common structure of the period. Likely based on the rich, resinous aroma of balsam, it would have been used to evoke warmth and depth typical of oriental compositions. It was presented in the Carre flacon (parfum) and later discontinued, though the exact date remains unknown. It is classified as an oriental balsamic fragrance.

Opobalsam de la Mecque (1873/1876) – translated as "Opobalsam of Mecca" – was a 19th-century fragrance created during the height of fascination with exotic and Oriental inspirations in perfumery. Drawing on the resinous, balsamic notes associated with the legendary balm of Mecca, it was likely composed to evoke richness, warmth, and depth, reflecting the opulent style of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and is now discontinued, though the exact date remains unknown. It is classified as an oriental balsamic fragrance.

Opoponax (1888) – named after the aromatic gum resin often referred to as sweet myrrh – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following a common structure of the period. Known for its warm, balsamic, and slightly sweet character, opoponax was prized in perfumery for its depth and exotic appeal. The fragrance was presented in the Carre flacon (parfum) and was eventually discontinued, though the exact date is unknown. It is classified as an oriental balsamic fragrance.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, citron, citronella, citral, neroli, orange, cassie, orange blossom, bitter almond
• Middle notes: lavender, jasmine, violet, tuberose, ylang ylang, Turkish rose, rose geraniol, Algerian geranium, nutmeg, orris, carnation, Ceylon cinnamon, clove
• Base notes: opoponax, heliotropin, tonka bean, coumarin, vanilla, vanillin, benzoin, civet, musk, musk ketone, patchouli, musk ambrette, tolu balsam, ambergris, vetiver, ambergris

 

Orange (c1872) – named after the bright citrus fruit – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following a common structure of the period. Likely built around natural citrus essences such as orange peel and blossom, it offered a fresh and uplifting character typical of the era’s cologne-style perfumes. The fragrance was presented in the Carre flacon (parfum) and was eventually discontinued, though the exact date is unknown. It is classified as a citrus floral fragrance.

• Top notes: Portuguese neroli, orange 
• Middle notes: orange blossom, orris 
• Base notes; civet, ambergris, musk, thuja, frankincense, mastic, benzoin, tolu balsam, balsam of Peru 

 

Orange de Chine (c1872) – translated as "Orange of China" – was a 19th-century fragrance that reflected the era’s fascination with exotic inspirations. Created in the style common to the period, it likely combined bright citrus notes with soft floral accents and a musky undertone. The perfume was housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long since been discontinued, though the exact date remains unknown. It is classified as a floral musk fragrance for women.

• Top notes: sweet orange, citron
• Middle notes: orange blossom, lavender, jasmine, orris  
• Base notes: clove, musk 

Orchidée Impériale – translated as Imperial Orchid – is the signature scent of Guerlain’s Orchidee Imperiale skincare line. Often compared to the beautiful fragrance of Nahema, it is discreet, refined, and luxurious, with a distinctly feminine character. Unlike Guerlain’s traditional perfumes, Orchidée Impériale was designed primarily as a fabric and home fragrance, meant to be sprayed on linens, pillows, sheets, or used as a room spray, offering a delicate and elegant aura to the surroundings.

• Top notes: rose, anise
• Middle notes: white orchid accord, bourbon geranium
• Base notes: woody notes of cedar, vanilla

Ordem E Progresso (1890) – translated as Order and Progress – was a late 19th-century fragrance by Guerlain. While little is recorded about its exact composition or longevity, it likely followed the common fragrance structures of the era and was presented in period flacons. The name draws from Brazil’s national motto, Ordem e Progresso, adopted in 1889 and appearing on the Brazilian flag, inspired by the positivist philosophy of Auguste Comte. Guerlain’s choice of the name would have evoked modernity, optimism, and the spirit of progress, reflecting both cultural trends and international influence of the time.

Oriental Brulant (2008) – translated as "Burning Oriental" – was created by Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte as part of Guerlain’s Les Elixirs Charnels collection, a line of boutique-exclusive eau de parfums designed to evoke the desires of a woman who delights in the art of seduction. The fragrance was presented in a 2.5 oz oblong bottle with an informal cap, adorned with a metal nameplate embellished with rococo filigree. It is classified as an oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: tangerine
• Middle notes: almond
• Base notes: tonka bean, vanilla, styrax

Oud Essential part of the Les Absolus D'Orient collection.

Oud Essentiel (2024) - Created by Thierry Wasser as part of the Absolus Allegoria line. It is classified as a spicy woody fragrance for women and men. Oud Essentiel is a homage to the most sumptuous facets of oud wood. This fragrance reveals the strength and depth of oud wood, complemented by smooth rose notes and mysterious leather notes. 

• Top notes:
• Middle notes: rose
• Base notes: oud, leather

Oud Sensuel (2007) – translated as "Sensual Oud" – was created by Sylvaine Delacourte and Randa Hammami as a limited edition fragrance, now discontinued. Inspired by the beauty rituals of the Middle and Far East, Guerlain composed this sumptuous perfume oil for men, designed to be worn alone or layered with other fragrances. It was presented as a 20ml Huile de Parfum spray bottle housed in a gilded mesh sleeve, retailing at 270€. It is classified as a woody oriental fragrance for both men and women.

• Top notes: pelargonium, saffron
• Middle notes: rose, agarwood (oud), Atlas cedar
• Base notes: leather, guaiac wood, olibanum incense

Ouridis (1893) – a late 19th-century Guerlain fragrance – was introduced during a period of expansion and experimentation within the house’s catalogue. While little documentation survives regarding its composition, bottle style, or marketing, the name Ouridis evokes a lyrical, exotic tone in keeping with Guerlain’s naming traditions of the era. Like many fragrances of its time, it was most likely presented in the Carre flacon (parfum). Discontinued long ago, Ouridis remains part of Guerlain’s early creative heritage, reflecting the brand’s fascination with romantic and evocative titles.

Oxeole Balsamique (1840) – translated as Balsamic Oxeole – was a 19th-century fragrance created during the early period of Guerlain’s history. Likely composed with rich, resinous balsamic notes combined with traditional floral or oriental accords of the time, it would have conveyed warmth and depth characteristic of early 19th-century perfumes. The fragrance was probably housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long been discontinued, though specific details about its formula and perfumers remain unknown. It is classified as an oriental balsamic fragrance.

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Paiba (19th century?) – likely named after paiba, a term referring to a type of aromatic resin or gum used in perfumery – was a fragrance from the 19th century whose precise date of creation and perfumer remain unknown. Following common perfume structures of the period, it would have combined natural resins, florals, and possibly oriental notes to create a warm and complex scent. The fragrance was probably housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long since been discontinued. It is classified as an oriental balsamic fragrance.

Pao Rosa (1877) – translated as "Rosewood" – was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain and remained available at least until 1894. Inspired by the Pao Rosa tree, which grows in the dense forests of Africa, the fragrance evokes the rosy scent of its oil, derived from the pinkish-white sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood with red-brown veins. It is classified as a fresh citrus floral musk fragrance for women.

• Top notes: neroli, bergamot 
• Middle notes: rose
• Base notes: Brazilian rosewood, musk, civet 

Paradis Interdit (2011) – translated as "Forbidden Paradise" – was created by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain. The fragrance is classified as a floral scent for women, evoking a delicate and enchanting floral character. 

• Top-notes: aldehydes, rose berries and mandarin
• Middle-notes: jasmine, gardenia and ylang-ylang
• Base notes: vetiver, labdanum, tonka bean, honey, sandalwood and white musk

Parfum Albanais (19th century) – translated as Albanian Perfume – was a 19th-century fragrance from Guerlain, likely inspired by exotic or regional ingredients associated with Albania. Following the common perfume structures of the period, it would have combined floral and oriental accords, typical of Guerlain’s early creations. It was probably housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long been discontinued. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

Parfum Bulgare (19th century) – translated as Bulgarian Perfume – was a 19th-century Guerlain fragrance likely highlighting the famed Bulgarian rose, prized for its rich and velvety floral aroma. Created during a period when Guerlain frequently used natural floral essences, it would have followed the common perfume structures of the era, emphasizing rose as its signature note. It was probably housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long been discontinued. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

Parfum de Castille (19th century) – translated as Perfume of Castile – was a 19th-century Guerlain fragrance likely inspired by the traditional Castile soaps and scents known for their clean, soft, and slightly herbal qualities. Following common perfume structures of the period, it would have combined light floral, herbal, and possibly citrus notes to create a refined and elegant fragrance. It was probably housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has long been discontinued. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

Parfum de Champs-Elysees (1904) – translated as Perfume of the Champs-Élysées – was created by Jacques Guerlain to commemorate the opening of the new Guerlain boutique at 68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, which was not completed until 1914. The fragrance remained available at least until 1938. It is classified as a green floral woody chypre fragrance for women.

• Top notes: neroli, violet, lavender, hesperidic notes
• Middle notes: jasmine, orange blossom, rose, violet, orris, sandalwood, patchouli, clove, oakmoss, civet
• Base notes: musk, tuberose, violet

Parfum de Champs-Elysees (1995) – translated as Perfume of the Champs-Élysées – was released as a limited edition of only 1,300 bottles. It was presented in a 60ml replica of the iconic Baccarat turtle flacon. This edition has since been discontinued.

Parfum de Champs-Elysees (2008) – translated as Perfume of the Champs-Élysées – was released as a highly exclusive limited edition of only 24 copies, housed in a 60ml replica of the 1914 Baccarat Turtle flacon. The fragrance was again issued in 2013 as a limited edition in black crystal to celebrate Parfum du 68.

• Top notes: citrus, bergamot. 
• Middle notes: violet and tuberose. 
• Base notes: oakmoss, vanilla, amber

Parfum de France (1840) – translated as Perfume of France – was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain. It remained available for over fifty years, still being sold in 1893. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women and would have followed the common 19th-century perfume structure popularized by Guerlain.

Parfum de la Maison de Lorraine (19th century) – translated as Perfume of the House of Lorraine – was a 19th-century fragrance, typical of Guerlain’s custom creations for nobility, though the specific perfumers and formulation are unknown. It would have been presented in a characteristic 19th-century flacon, most likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum de Reggio (19th century) – translated as Perfume of Reggio – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but it reflects Guerlain’s tradition of creating bespoke perfumes for nobility. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, most likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. The name “Reggio” likely honors the prominent noble House of Este (Estensi), rulers of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio from 1452, later succeeded by the House of Austria-Este in 1814. Other noble families, such as the Malaspina family, also maintained prestigious residences in Reggio Emilia, including the notable Palazzo Malaspina, reinforcing the fragrance’s connection to aristocratic prestige.

Parfum de Roumelie (19th century) – translated as "Perfume of Rumelia" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s practice of producing custom perfumes for nobility. The name “Rumelia” refers to a historical region of the Balkans and a modern region in Greece. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, most likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum de Habsbourg (19th century) – translated as "Perfume of the Habsburgs" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s tradition of producing custom perfumes for nobility. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, most likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum des Mauresques (c1872) – translated as "Perfume of the Moorish Women" - was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s tradition of producing custom perfumes for nobility. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, most likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum des Princes (19th century) – translated as "Perfume of the Princes" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain who made custom perfumes for nobility. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum des Rois (c1830) – translated as "Perfume of the Kings" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain who made custom perfumes for royalty. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum des Soirées Italiennes (19th century) – translated as "Perfume of Italian Evenings" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain who made custom perfumes for nobility and high society. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum Hongrois (c1872) – translated as Hungarian Perfume – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain, who often crafted bespoke perfumes inspired by regions or noble houses. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum Imperiale (1853) – translated as Imperial Perfume – was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, likely as a parfum version of Cologne de Imperiale. It may also have been based on Konia rose oil (Bulgarian), a common ingredient in the popular Parfum Impérial of the period. 

Parfum Imperial Russe (1863) – translated as Russian Imperial Perfume – was created for Czar Alexander III in 1881. Discontinued at an unknown date, it was still being sold in 1894. It is classified as a cologne fragrance for men and women, featuring dominant notes of orange and vanilla.

• Top notes: neroli, freesia, lavender, bergamot
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, tuberose, orange blossom, vanilla, musk, leather, civet
• Base notes: orange blossom and vanilla

Parfum Naturel (19th century) – translated as "Natural Perfume" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but it was typical of Guerlain’s offerings of the time, which often emphasized purity and simplicity of composition. It would likely have been housed in a standard 19th-century presentation such as the Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parfum Royal (19th century) – translated as "Royal Perfume" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but in keeping with Guerlain’s tradition, it was likely conceived as a refined scent meant to appeal to nobility and elite clientele. It would probably have been presented in a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum, a typical style of the era.

• Top notes: bergamot, neroli, cassia
• Middle notes: rose, tuberose, clove, jasmine
• Base notes: rose, musk

Parfum Slave (19th century) – translated as "Slavic Perfume" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but consistent with Guerlain’s tradition of crafting scents inspired by cultural and regional identities. It would likely have been presented in a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum, in keeping with the style of the period.

Paris Caprice (c1872) – translated as "Paris Whim" – was an early Guerlain fragrance that was later reformulated in 1914. It was housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and may have been a renamed version of Caprice de la Mode. Now discontinued, its exact discontinuation date is unknown.

Paris-Gem (1901) – translated as "Paris-Gem" – was created by Jacques Guerlain and originally launched at the turn of the century. The fragrance was later discontinued but saw a relaunch in 1950. Its exact olfactory profile is little documented, but it would have reflected the refined style characteristic of Guerlain during this era.

Paris Nouveau (1883) – translated as "New Paris" – was introduced in the late 19th century and reflects the fashionable spirit of its time. Still being sold in 1894, it would have followed the elegant structures typical of Guerlain’s creations of the era. Like many fragrances of its period, it was likely presented in the Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parnasse (19th century?) – translated as "Parnassus" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumer attribution remain uncertain, though it was likely typical of Guerlain’s custom offerings of the era. The name refers to Mount Parnassus in Greece, long associated with poetry, art, and the muses, suggesting a refined and cultured inspiration. It was presented in a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Parure (1975) – translated as Jewelry Set – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain as a tribute both to his mother and to the opulence of King Tutankhamun’s treasures. Designed to evoke the brilliance and luxury of the most precious jewels, Parure embodied refinement and radiance. Its parfum extrait was discontinued in 1989, and though the fragrance underwent several reformulations in compliance with IFRA regulations, it was eventually withdrawn from production. The name Parure refers to a matching set of jewels, typically earrings and a necklace, reinforcing its inspiration of elegance and splendor. It was presented in the Parure flacon (parfum) designed by Robert Granai, as well as in the quadrilobe flacon (parfum), the Goutte flacon (eau de toilette), the Montre flacon (eau de cologne), the Parapluie flacon (parfum), and various spray bottles over the years.

Parure vintage version (1989) is classified as a floral animalic chypre fragrance for women. It begins with a dry fresh top, followed by a dry floral heart, resting on a mossy leathery balsamic top.

• Top notes: aldehydes, citrus oils, angelica, thyme, galbanum and clary sage
• Middle notes: jasmine, rose, lilac, lily of the valley, narcissus, jonquil and orris 
• Base notes: ambergris, Peru balsam, styrax, vetiver, oakmoss and leather  

The perfume has suffered from reformulation over the years due to IFRA regulations, and then finally discontinued. It is classified as an aldehyde chypre fragrance for women. A necklace of rose, jasmine and lilac edged with plum and spice; it is a jewel for the skin.

• Top notes: peach, pepper, plum, bergamot
• Middle notes: jasmine, lilac, narcissus, patchouli, balsamic notes, musk
• Base notes: oakmoss, rose, leather

Patchouli Ardent (2020) – translated as "Ardent Patchouli" – was created by Thierry Wasser as part of Guerlain’s Les Absolus d’Orient line. This unisex fragrance highlights the richness of patchouli, blending it with floral nuances and a woody-musky depth to create a refined, sensual composition. It is classified as a floral woody musk fragrance for both men and women.

• Top notes: fig, pink pepper, black pepper
• Middle notes: patchouli, Turkish rose, cedar
• Base notes: leather, musk

Patchouli Ardent (2024) - Created by Thierry Wasser as part of the Absolus Allegoria collection. It is classified as a floral woody musk fragrance for women and men. Patchouli Ardent is a luminous and captivating reinterpretation of patchouli. Traditionally woody, dark, and mysterious, it reveals its most radiant facets on contact with rose and a majestic leather and musk accord. 

• Top notes: Turkish rose 
• Middle notes: patchouli 
• Base notes: leather, musk

Patchouly (1838) – translated as Patchouli – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. Originally housed in the Carre flacon (parfum), it enjoyed popularity well into the mid-19th century, still being sold in 1853. The fragrance was later reformulated in 1928, but has since been discontinued (date unknown).

• Top notes: bergamot, neroli, orange blossom, angelica, patchouli, rose geranium
• Middle notes: lavender, rose, jasmine, patchouli, carnation, ionone, orris
• Base notes: oakmoss, patchouli, camphor, tonka bean, coumarin, civet, styrax, musk, musk ketone, vanillin, benzoin, sandalwood, bitter almond, ambergris

 

Peau d'Espagne (19th century) – translated as "Spanish Leather" – was a very popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (parfum) and has since been discontinued (date unknown). The fragrance is classified as a chypre floral oriental.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli petale, verbena, orange blossom, cassie, benzoic acid
• Middle notes: lavender, jasmine, rose, cinnamon, cloves, benzyl isoeugenol, rose geranium, geraniol, orris
• Base notes: sandalwood, musk, musk ketone, musk ambrette, castoreum, opoponax, guaiac, civet, vetiver, tolu balsam, oakmoss, tonka bean, coumarin, benzoin, vanilla, vanillin, styrax, thuja, patchouli, birch tar

Pepita (19th century) – translated as "Little Doll" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s work during the period. It would have been presented in the Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Perfume de Manilla (19th century) – translated as Perfume of Manila – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s custom perfumes for the era. It would have been presented in a standard 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Perfumy Barbara (19th century) – translated as Barbara’s Perfume – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s custom perfumes for the period. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Persian Bouquet (c1872) – translated as "Persian Bouquet" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following the typical structure of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Discontinued at an unknown date, this scent is classified as a floral oriental fragrance.

• Top notes: bitter almond, petitgrain
• Middle notes: rose, rhodium, clove
• Base notes: rose, musk, vanilla, orris 

Petales de Roses (19th century) – translated as "Rose Petals" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s style for the period. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. It is classified as a floral fragrance.

Petit Guerlain (1994) – translated as "Little Guerlain" – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain as the first fragrance designed specifically for children. It was offered in both an oil-based "Eau de Senteur" version and an Eau de Toilette with only thirty percent alcohol to protect delicate young skin. The fragrance was initially presented in an oval bottle with a ball-shaped cap, with later editions housed in a bee flacon fitted with an atomizer. Petit Guerlain is classified as an alcohol-free citrus eau de senteur for infants, featuring a magical blend of love and tenderness: citrus and aromatic top notes of mandarin and lavender, leading to powdery floral heart notes of violet leaf, mimosa, and rose. The scent evokes the warmth of nighttime cuddles, afternoon biscuits, and playful butterfly chases.

• Top notes: bergamot, orange, lemon
• Middle notes: lavender, chamomile, violet leaf, mimosa, jasmine, rose
• Base notes: vanilla, tonka

Petit Guerlain (2014) Reformulated by Thierry Wasser and relaunched.

• Top notes: orange blossom, anise and green notes
• Middle notes: mimosa, honey
• Base notes: pistachio accord and white musk

Philtre d'Amour (1999) – translated as "Love Potion" – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and launched on Valentine’s Day 1999. Discontinued around the same year, it was conceived as a fragrance celebrating pure, whimsical, and bashful love, symbolizing the union of two lovers. Presented in a 30ml vial-shaped flacon adorned with gilded scrolling and a gilded thread wrapped around the neck, the fragrance was originally launched as an eau de toilette. A scented candle was also given to VIP patrons as a complementary gift. Philtre d'Amour is classified as a citrusy chypre fragrance for women, with soft, powdery base notes.

• Top notes: mandarin, lemon, bergamot, neroli, petitgrain
• Middle notes: lily, carnation, jasmine, myrtle, iris, geranium, coriander, verbena, rose
• Base notes: sandalwood, musk, patchouli,, amber, oakmoss

Philtre d'Amour (2000) – translated as "Love Potion" – was a reissue of the original 1999 fragrance, released as part of the Les Parisiennes collection and available exclusively at the Guerlain flagship store in Paris. This edition was discontinued in 2004, then re-released in 2005 as an eau de parfum within the same collection. The fragrance was ultimately discontinued again in 2009.

Phlomis Asplenia (1848) - Extrait de Phlomis Asplenia was part of Guerlain’s “Essence du Jardin d’Hiver” collection, in which each fragrance highlighted a single botanical note. Its Latinized name appears to be a creative combination rather than a reference to an actual species—likely blending Phlomis (Jerusalem sage) with Asplenium (spleenwort fern), reflecting 19th-century perfumery’s fondness for exotic or pseudo-scientific nomenclature. It was most likely a fougere fragrance. Like other scents in the collection, it was presented as a blended bouquet with a scholarly or classical-sounding name and competed at events such as the Universal Exposition. Housed in the elegant Carré flacon, the fragrance was still being sold in 1872 but has since been discontinued (exact date unknown).

Place Rouge (2013) – translated as "Red Square" – was created by Thierry Wasser as a limited edition to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Russian department store Glavnyi Universalnyi Magazin (GUM). Housed in a 100ml numbered bee bottle, it featured a decorative red bow inspired by the special Cour des Senteurs Versailles edition. Priced at €350, it was sold exclusively at the GUM department store. This fragrance is actually a reissue of Guerlain’s 2007 limited edition perfume Quand Vient la Pluie.

• Top notes: orange blossom, bergamot and rosemary
• Middle notes: jasmine, violet and heliotrope
• Base notes: white musk and patchouli

Plagia (1904) – translated as "Plagiarism" – was created by Jacques Guerlain. The name Plagia may be a reference to Plagianthus, a genus of ornamental shrubs native to southern Australia and New Zealand, known for their usually unequal-sided petals and drooping white flowers. This shrub is known for its sweet, vanilla-scented cream-colored flowers that appear in the spring. It was presented in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Specific details about its fragrance composition and exact scent profile are unknown, as no contemporary descriptions or formula records have been documented, and the date of discontinuation is also unknown.

Plus Que Jamais (2005) – translated as "More Than Ever" – was created by Jean-Paul Guerlain and discontinued as of 2009. Composed to mark the re-opening of the Guerlain boutique on the Champs-Élysées, the fragrance celebrates the creative spirit of the House. The prestige edition was presented in a 500ml Baccarat quadrilobe flacon, sealed with silk, flanked by an ivory label, and adorned with a necklace of baroque pearls, retailing at $2,600 for a 7.5ml refillable bottle and a 490ml refill of parfum. A more accessible version was offered as a 60ml pear-shaped flacon with an atomizer, and the fragrance was also included in the Les Parisiennes line, 125ml Eau de Parfum for $318. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot and Tunisian neroli
• Middle notes: Comoros ylang ylang , jasmine, rose and iris
• Base notes: Bourbon vanilla, amber, vetiver and precious woods

Pois de Senteur (1835) – translated as "Sweet Pea" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. It was originally housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Discontinued at an unknown date, it was still sold in 1853 and later reformulated by Jacques Guerlain in 1917, remaining available around 1936. The fragrance was presented in multiple flacons over the years, including the quadrilobe flacon (parfum), the Lanterne flacon (parfum), the Goutte flacon (eau de toilette), and the Carre flacon (parfum). It is classified as a floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: sweet pea, bergamot, lemon, orange, aldehyde, green hyacinth accent, cassie
• Middle notes: tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine, ylang ylang, lily of the valley, violet, orris, sweet pea, rose
• Base notes: vanilla, vanillin, rosewood, caraway, sandalwood, spices, balsamic notes, resins, tonka bean, musk, ambergris, civet

Polyanthe Suaveolens (1848)  - Extrait de Polyanthe Suaveolens was part of Guerlain’s “Essence du Jardin d’Hiver” collection, in which each fragrance celebrated a single botanical note. This perfume highlighted tuberose (Polianthes), renowned for its intensely sweet and creamy floral aroma. The name reflects this: suaveolens means “sweet-smelling” in Latin, while Polyanthe refers to the multi-flowered nature of the plant. Like other fragrances in the collection, it was presented as a blended bouquet with a Latin or pseudo-Latin name, reflecting 19th-century tastes for classical, scholarly, and exotic associations. Housed in the elegant Carré flacon, the fragrance has since been discontinued (exact date unknown) and exemplifies Guerlain’s early mastery of botanical-inspired perfumery, recognized at events such as the Universal Exposition. Still being sold in 1872.

• Top notes: bergamot, Portuguese orange, cassie, anise aldehyde, geranium, jonquil, jasmine, isoeugenol, rose de mai, Bulgarian rose
• Middle notes: tuberose extract, tuberose essence, jasmine, heliotropin, orris, para-methylacetophenone
• Base notes: cedar,  styrax, sandalwood, tonka bean, coumarin, vanillin, patchouli, vetiver, musk, musk ketone, musk ambrette, ambergris, civet, tolu balsam, oakmoss, dimethylhydroquinone

 

Pompei (19th century) – also known as "Pompeii Bouquet" – was a mildly popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers, including Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. It was originally housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Specific details about its composition and exact date of discontinuation are unknown.

• Top notes: bergamot, cassia
• Middle notes: rue, jasmine
• Base notes: tonka bean, sandalwood, musk 

Portugal (1828) – translated as "Portugal" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance, mildly popular and created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. The scent was based on the Portugal orange, highlighting fresh citrus notes. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. Discontinued at an unknown date, it was still being sold in 1842.

Pour Plaire (19th century?) – translated as "To Please" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain, who often crafted perfumes to appeal to fashionable tastes of the era. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. The fragrance was designed to convey charm and elegance, aligning with the period’s appreciation for refined, pleasing scents.

Pour Somnoler (19th century?) – translated as "For Dozing" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain, who crafted perfumes for both personal enjoyment and bespoke purposes. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. The name suggests a calming, gentle scent intended to evoke relaxation or aid in rest, reflecting the period’s interest in fragrances that influenced mood and well-being.

Pour Troubler (1911) – translated as "To Trouble" – was created by Jacques Guerlain and still sold around 1936. It was presented in the Quadrilobe flacon (parfum) and the Montre flacon (eau de cologne). It is classified as an oriental fougère fragrance for women, combining aromatic, spicy, and warm notes to create a sensual and intriguing scent.

• Top notes: lavender, anise, bergamot, rosemary, absinthe, honey
• Middle notes: spices, violet, iris, jonquil, jasmine, rose, bouvardia, patchouli, opoponax, clove
• Base notes: ambergris, leather, sweet balsams, musk, civet and tonka bean

Precious Heart (2004) – was created by Frank Voelkl as a limited edition fragrance, likely discontinued around 2006. It was the second in a series of annual travel retail exclusives, each themed around love and romance. The fragrance is presented in a 50ml modified Bouchon Coeur flacon (heart-shaped stopper) in pink and red, featuring a heart motif and the fragrance name. It is classified as a green floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: grapefruit, lemon verbena
• Middle notes: magnolia, freesia, osmanthus, cardamom
• Base notes: sandalwood, musk, cedar

Pré d’Automne (1883/1889) – translated as "Autumn Meadow" – was a 19th-century fragrance created during the late 1800s. It would have been typical of Guerlain’s 19th-century creations and likely presented in a Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum.

• Top notes: petitgrain, bergamot
• Middle notes: cassie, rose, ionone
• Base notes: ambrette, coumarin, musk

Pré Fleuri (c1853) – translated as "Flowering Meadow" – was a mildly popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following the common structures of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and remained available at least until 1872. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, citron, neroli, verbena, Mitcham lavender, cassie 
• Middle notes: orange blossom, lemon balm, honey, rose, tuberose, jasmine, iris, clove, caraway, wild marjoram, reseda, violet
• Base notes: rosewood, musk, tolu balsam, vanilla, styrax, civet, ambergris, sandalwood

Pres des Haies (19th century) – translated as "Near the Hedges" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s style of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown).

Primaute (1890) – translated as "Primacy" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown).

Primavera de Espana (1885) – translated as "Spring of Spain" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown). Still being sold in 1894.

Prince Albert's Bouquet (1840) – translated as "Prince Albert's Bouquet" – was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain for the Queen's marriage to Prince Albert. The counterpart fragrance for women is Bouquet de Victoria. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown).

Prince de Galles (1842) – translated as "Prince of Wales Bouquet" – was created by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown).

Prince Zurlo (1898) – was created by Jacques Guerlain for an Italian prince. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum and has since been discontinued (date unknown).

Princesse Alexandra (c1872) – was inspired by Princess Alexandra of Denmark’s bridal bouquet. It was a popular 19th-century fragrance, still being sold in 1886. Specific details about the perfumer and flacon are unknown, but it would have followed typical Guerlain presentation styles of the period.

• Top notes: orange blossom
• Middle notes: rose, lily of the valley, orchid
• Base notes: myrtle

 

Princess of Hesse's Bouquet (19th century) - The Princess of Hesse likely refers to a member of the Hessian royal family from the 19th century. The House of Hesse was a prominent German dynasty, with several branches including Hesse-Darmstadt and Hesse-Kassel. A notable 19th-century princess could be Princess Alice of Hesse-Darmstadt (1843–1878), who married Prince Louis of Battenberg, or another contemporary princess from that period. Guerlain fragrances often celebrated royal weddings or important social events, so the perfume Princess of Hesse’s Bouquet would have been created in honor of a bridal or commemorative occasion linked to one of these princesses.

• Top notes: bergamot, lavender  
• Middle notes: rose, clove
• Base notes: vanilla, ambergris, musk

Privilège or Privilegie (1890) – translated as "Privilege" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s practice of creating exclusive perfumes. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. Details regarding its fragrance composition and date of discontinuation are not recorded.

Prix d’Automne (1889) – translated as "Autumn Prize" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, typical of Guerlain’s period practices. It would have been presented in a standard 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum. Information about its fragrance composition and exact date of discontinuation is not recorded.

Profumo di Frangipani (c1872) – translated as "Frangipani Perfume" – was a popular 19th-century fragrance created by various perfumers including Guerlain, following the common structure of the period. It was housed in the Carre flacon (square flacon) for parfum. The exact date of discontinuation is unknown. It is classified as a floral fragrance, likely emphasizing the creamy, tropical scent of frangipani flowers.

Promenade des Anglais (2016) – translated as "Promenade of the English" – was created by Thierry Wasser as part of the Les Parisiennes Collection. This fragrance is a reformulation of the Aqua Allegoria fragrance Figue-Iris. It is presented in a 125ml Eau de Parfum and housed in the signature white bee flacon, reflecting Guerlain’s elegant, contemporary design.

• Top notes: bergamot 
• Middle notes: fig 
• Base notes: orris

Pujio (19th century?) – likely named after the Bolivian or Argentinian town of Puijo – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s period offerings. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Pure Plain (19th century?) – translated as "Pure and Simple" – was a 19th-century fragrance whose specific creation details and perfumers are unknown, but typical of Guerlain’s period offerings. It would have been presented in a typical 19th-century flacon, likely a Carre flacon (square bottle) for parfum.

Purple Fantasy (2001) – created by Jean-Paul Guerlain, Purple Fantasy was discontinued shortly after its initial launch and later relaunched in 2005 as an eau de toilette in the Les Parisiennes line, before being discontinued again around 2008. Jean-Paul Guerlain conceived this fragrance as a scent caught between dream and reality, inspired by an unknown and mysterious woman encountered in passing. Whether for a male or female beloved, the perfume evokes the doorway to imagination. It was first presented in the 1 oz Louis XVI flacon (eau de toilette) in a striking wild purple hue. It is classified as a fruity floral fragrance for women.

• Top notes: bergamot, green tea, coconut, orange, violet, neroli
• Middle notes: apricot, jasmine, tuberose, osmanthus, cardamom
• Base notes: sandalwood, cedar, iris