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Guerlain

Guerlain is a designer fragrance house founded in Paris in 1828 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. It is renowned for its haute perfumery heritage, including Eau de Cologne Impériale, created for Empress Eugénie. Learn more ↓

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Guerlain, two centuries of Parisian audacity

Founded
1828
Origin
Paris, France
Category
Designer Fragrances
At Fragsplit
6 fragrances 4 available · 2 sold out

Founded in Paris in 1828 by perfumer and chemist Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, the Maison earned the favour of European courts after the creation of Eau de Cologne Impériale for Empress Eugénie in 1853. Passed down through four generations, it joined LVMH in 1994 while continuing its heritage of haute parfumerie and French beauty.

Guerlain's style is built around the Guerlinade, a dialogue between bergamot, rose, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean and iris, without reducing each creation to a fixed formula. Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk work with carefully selected natural materials, drawing on French expertise in which bee bottles and artisanal craftsmanship extend the fragrance experience.

Right now at Fragsplit, 4 Guerlain fragrances are available as 1 to 10 ml decants or official samples: L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum), L'Homme Idéal Cool, Bois Mystérieux, Iris Pallida - Extrait 6.

Key dates

  1. 1828Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain opens his establishment in Paris
  2. 1853Eau de Cologne Impériale captivates Empress Eugénie
  3. 1925Jacques Guerlain launches Shalimar, an icon of the Maison
  4. 1994The Maison joins the LVMH group
  5. 2025Shalimar celebrates its centenary with L’Essence

Sources : guerlain.com · fr.wikipedia.org · lvmh.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Guerlain a designer fragrance house?
Yes. Guerlain is a leading French luxury house known for its fragrances, makeup and skincare, with a heritage rooted in haute parfumerie.
Which Guerlain fragrance should you try first?
As a starting point, L'Homme Idéal Edp offers an accessible interpretation of Guerlain's signature, with an elegant and refined style.
What is Guerlain's signature?
The Guerlinade is the Maison's olfactory signature. This recurring accord notably combines bergamot, rose, jasmine, vanilla, tonka bean and iris.
Where to buy a Guerlain decant in Switzerland?
At Fragsplit: 1 to 10 ml decants hand-filled from the original bottles and official brand samples, shipped to Switzerland and France.

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