ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial Eau de Parfum Review

Shalimar Parfum Initial is a powdery floral scent anchored with vanilla and tonka bean.  The opening features a pairing of bergamot, earthy-green iris, and tonka bean.  The opening notes quickly give way to powdery soft florals with warm tonka bean undertones.  After a few hours, the floral accord transitions seamlessly to a smooth base of vanilla, musk, and tonka bean with hints of caramel.  Notes include: Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Iris, Vanilla, Tonka Bean.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine-Basilic Eau de Toilette Review

Mandarine-Basilic is a refreshing green-citrus scent.  The fragrance opens with juicy sweet mandarin and fresh green basil.  Over time, the sparkling top notes blend with clean white flowers and crisp ivy.  Once the florals fade, the composition reveals a soothing blend of green tea, basil, and chamomile with a tart citrus backdrop.  The fragrance mellows to a delicate base of amber and woods.  Notes include: Mandarin Orange, Basil, Orange Blossom, White Peony, Green Tea, Ivy, Roman Chamomile, Amber, Sandalwood.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca Eau de Toilette Review

Herba Fresca is a fresh green scent, but the opening disappoints with the aroma of peppermint chewing gum.  The opening eventually mellows to a natural mint scent with touches of citrus, herbs, and green grass.  Later in the composition, the mint mingles with soft florals before fading to a soothing green tea base.  Notes include: Citrus, Clover Leaf, Italian Lemon, Peppermint, Green Tea, Lily of the Valley, Cyclamen, Pear Blossom.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune Eau de Toilette Review

Pamplelune is a refreshing grapefruit scent.  The top accord energizes with juicy grapefruit and fresh-woody petitgrain.  As the fragrance evolves, the grapefruit blend is softened with sweet black currant and a touch of florals.  The fragrance gradually settles to a sheer fruity-vanilla finish with patchouli and musk in the undertones.  Notes include: California Grapefruit, Italian Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, Black Currant, Patchouli, Vanilla.