Guerlain Homme EDT

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In my recent haul of samples, I got a hold of a sample spray vial of Guerlain Homme eau de toilette. I have been wearing this scent around for the past couple of days to see what it’s all about and how it holds up to my lifestyle. I have to say, I am definitely impressed with this cologne. Continue reading below for my full break down of this wonderful scent. Also check out: Best Guerlain Colognes


What does Guerlain Homme Smell Like?

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Notes include:  lime, rum, mint, cedar, vetiver, rhubarb, green tea bergamot, sugar, geranium

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Guerlain Homme Written Review

Let me start off this review by saying, I love this cologne. Honestly, I think it is fantastic and will have a spot in my rotation for a long time. The highlight of this fragrance, is the mojito accord consisting of lime, rum, sugar, and mint notes.

Yes, the main accord is based on an alcoholic drink but when blended with these other notes, it really makes Guerlain stand out.

Guerlain Homme opens up with the juicy citrus notes of lime and bergamot. These two are paired with rum for an instantaneous boozy beginning. If you don’t like alcoholic notes in your fragrances, this is one you should avoid, but going with the mojito aroma was a very interesting choice in my mind.

Plenty of other colognes have used rum to a much darker and spicier effect (Bvlgari Man in Black), but going the tropical route is pretty cool.

The top of the fragrance is quite sweet, due to the sugar note, but is balanced by the mint, which provides a fresh upbeat spice that really shines when contrasted with the lime juice cleanliness. Still, gives off that summery vibe throughout the wear.

The sweet notes do not dominate this scent completely, however. It is anchored by the woodsy and green floral notes which add a masculine aura to this cologne.

Cedar is at the base and vetiver is also highly present during the dry down period. It becomes less citrus/sweet and more fresh/dry, though, the citrus notes are still the main attraction.

Guerlain has a definite fresh energy to it that dries down into a crisp, almost powdery fragrance, which will leave a man smelling clean throughout the day.


Longevity and Sillage

It’s longevity is good to very good in my experience with it. I could still smell it later in the day but it becomes a more subtle fragrance than the opening might suggest. Update: I have a full bottle I bought after testing this scent back in 2015, and it can definitely pull 7-8 hours, on my skin.

It, to me at least, has almost the perfect amount of projection throughout its stay on my skin. Guerlain doesn’t overpower but you won’t have to go completely overboard with the sprays either.

The notes are very good in the summertime, however, I believe that this is versatile enough to work in the winter time also. Update: I actually don’t like it much as a daytime summer wear (night sure). Actually, wore this quite a bit in the autumn months when I had a bottle. The green notes in this gives it a certain layered complexity which I feel will be greater during the colder months.

I actually enjoy wearing this casually at night, while socializing. It works well in the humidity of a summer night. Not always what I grab, during this time, but one I like to break out in order to change the pace.


Overall Impressions of Guerlain Homme

Would I recommend this scent? Absolutely. It’s a really great performer all around and a very seductive and clean scent, that is quite manly and attention grabbing.

Again, it isn’t going to be for everyone, seeing as not everybody will enjoy a mojito smell. However, it’s not a pure mojito all the way through, and there is plenty of woodsy freshness to admire as well.

This is one that I wear, once in a while, but really enjoy it when I’m in the mood. I like the minty smell, the booziness, the fresh woods. It’s a unique fragrance and is underappreciated.

Update: I no longer have a bottle and this one has been discontinued as well. It’s still worth trying, if you can find an inexpensive bottle. It once was one of my favorites to wear, but that changed as my collection grew with this site. Still, this was a very good effort from Guerlain.

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