L'Homme Idéal Guerlain (2016)Eau de Parfum

L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) by Guerlain

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L'Homme Idéal (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Guerlain for men and was released in 2016. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is being marketed by LVMH.

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Perfumers

Thierry Wasser, Delphine Jelk

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes	Almond, Bergamot, Spices
Heart Notes	Bulgarian rose, Frankincense, Vanilla
Base Notes	Leather notes, Sandalwood, Tonka bean

Ratings

Scent

8.1 (372 Ratings)

Longevity

7.8 (334 Ratings)

Sillage

7.2 (328 Ratings)

Bottle

8.2 (342 Ratings)

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01/12/2020

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GirlofNow
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GirlofNow

I can't describe it

Since half a year I have personally noticed that I have developed a great love for cherry fragrances :) Since I fell in love with the Lost Cherry from TF at the beginning, but which is much too expensive for me, I was looking for a good alternative :) Then I found it with Guerlain:) The la petite robe noir edp has already convinced me during the first time testing but also blew me away! ( I wrote a detailed text for la petite robe noir if you are interested ;) ) I discovered L'Homme Idéal through a perfume Youtuberin. She talked and raved a lot about this scent. Since I was so curious, I had to test this scent ABSOLUTELY:D Just when I heard that this scent is one of the best cherry scents, or rather should be, to be honest, I couldn't help but test this scent:))) One day later I went to the perfumery:D Just to test this scent:))))) Since I have only heard positive and good things about this fragrance, I had admittedly very high expectations of this fragrance:)) Arriving at the perfumery I almost ran to the Guerlain shelf:D I probably looked like a crazy one:DD But well, it was worth it :-) I gave myself two generous sprayers on my wrist and went shopping :)

While I was shopping, a delicious powdery but also sweet tonka bean note rose into my nose for a while*-* The tonka note was unfortunately not present for that long, but long enough to enjoy it beautifully:D After 15min. I could smell incense in its most beautiful form*-* I often caught myself sniffing my wrist for a long time (by that I mean VERY LONG:D):D Admittedly there were some people who looked at me strangely, but I didn't care;) The smell was just damn delicious but also beautiful! I could also smell a spicy tobacco note now and then paired with a sweet cinnamon note* (although I think that could be meant with spices cinnamon...) Leather was now unfortunately not very present for my nose... But the cherry note for it all the more*.* My heart opened when I could smell the cherry note:D From then on I could not keep my nose off my wrist:D It was like a dream for me, the cherry note smelled sooo good but also extremely wicked ;) Sweet and juicy but also good to bite into!;D

I was like in the 7th heaven all day long!:D And this only because of a fragrance, or rather, thanks to a gentleman fragrance;D. When I finally finished shopping I went home to tell my grandfather that I have discovered another fragrance that is not only for me but also for him, since it is actually a men's fragrance ;) When I told him that, he just ordered a 100ml. Flacon without ever having tested this fragrance before! Which, to be honest, I found extremely brave! He just said that since I had raved so much about the fragrance, it must have been something special:D And since I rarely rave so much about a men's fragrance, he simply had to get this perfume:D.

I can tell you one thing;) He also liked this scent EXTREMELY GOOD! ;) He thinks that he would only wear this fragrance on special occasions, as he has never smelled such a fragrance anywhere else, especially not in the men's department. ( I agree with him there!;))

The fragrance is simply perfect! I personally think that ladies can wear just as well as gentlemen!) The only thing I criticize about this fragrance is its durability...Unfortunately, it doesn't last longer than 5-6 hours on my clothes as well as on my skin:( Nevertheless, this fragrance is and remains simply perfect!;)❤

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10/23/2019

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Basti87
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Basti87

Greatly helpful Review 19

The safe bank in cooler months

The L'Homme Ideal range from Guerlain now includes 6 fragrances. Starting with the EDT, this was followed by EdP, L'Intense, Cool, Sport and Cologne. A great row that gets along justly well here. Last year I bought myself the cologne, which is a great light summer gourmand. About 2 months ago then also this EdP, which could fit well for the coming cooler months. Also the EdT is super, but from the performance this one is simply grandios and also from the smell a style-safe choice.
Also a great choice in terms of price, which you can get in many shops for Guerlain ratios to small money. He is also worth the money because of this great performance. I bought 50ml for just under 50Euro. The 100ml version is also available for less than 70 Euros. Fair!

The bottles of this series are great. Beautiful glass, modern and stylish design with beautiful lid. The almond concept is also very well chosen. If the ideal man smells like that, everyone can decide for himself.
The fragrance is a safe choice for cool to crisply cold temperatures. He keeps what the fragrance pyramid promises: almonds, tonka, vanilla with noble spices and leather and a little rose. Great and stylish. Despite a concentrated load of sweetness, it does not come across too feminine and the spice-leather-pink blend also enhances this fragrance and keeps it extremely elegant. The vanilla, almond and tonka combination comes across nicely gourmandig and has a slightly cherryy touch, which I like extremely well. Also the cinnamon-like spices fit here well into the rather winter ambience. In spite of the strong gourmand notes, it would also go well with a noble and elegant outfit. This is also a fragrance that does not develop extremely visibly. The basic DNA is always retained, but becomes softer and more cuddly after a few hours, whereby the creamy, gentle Tonka note also comes through. All in all a thoroughly pleasant crowdpleaser for cooler temperatures.
Even if it is suitable for unisex, I find it rather masculine. Especially the spice-leather mixture makes it very wearable for men. Also versatile in terms of age. In my opinion he has many classic accents which meet modern gourmand notes. Actually, but worn by everyone with preference for this type of fragrance.
Also of the occasion very versatilely applicable. Can be worn well during the day, but especially during winter leisure time and evening / night events.

The performance is bombastic. Durability is somewhere between 14 and 15 hours with my test on the back of the hand. Sillage initially strong, later well perceptible via very close. Not too much like some winter firecrackers.

All in all a worthwhile option. It always goes in the cool season.

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09/28/2019

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Apicius
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Apicius

Helpful Review 6

They can if they want to!

Whenever Guerlain launches a new fragrance for the mass market, the outcry at the afficionados is big. Firstly, no bearer of this name is responsible because there is no Guerlain left in the company. And secondly, it has little to nothing in common with the great classics of the past. Especially the house perfumer Thierry Wasser is regularly scolded because he does some things differently.

Ah, where are the times!

We know the stories about the Guerlinade, the magical note that once distinguished this house and which was based on a confident handling of the vanilla note. Remember - there is still supposed to be a supplier in France who produces vanillin exclusively for Guerlain according to the old production method. Its smoky impurities should only make the scents more alive.

With its powerful, oriental note, the Eau de Toilette, on the other hand, was inspired by the scent habits of a modern, rather young audience. Take a look at the embarrassing advertising video - the cool guy, surrounded by women. Marketing has its sights on the pimply youngster, not the noble dude.

But who really buys the perfumes of this brand? It makes me wonder why L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum, being the first flanker to follow up the original, so much cites the house's great past.

Here we have it, the vanilla - clearly present and skillfully staged! The oriental woody note of the original has been dimmed down with all its loud statements of cherry, almond and marzipan. The beauty of a Guerlain vanilla always reveals itself in dialogue with its surroundings, as here too.

For the first time I notice the leather note, which should also be present in the original. It is very delicate and can only be perceived in the projection. And it is important, because the projection is what our environment perceives when we wear a scent. You should always try to place yourself next to your body when trying out a perfume. If you only press your nose to the the back of your hand you will miss a lot. For me, a piece of refinement and finesse becomes visible, as we attribute it to the classics of the French perfume art.

Compared to the original, L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is the finer fragrance. The vanilla in front of the more discreet oriental-woody background gives me an impression of softness. For me, it's less for the office and going out, more for private, intimate occasions. If the original is for the week, then L'Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is for Sunday.

07/28/2019

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SmellingLord
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Helpful Review 8

Simply a beautiful fragrance

I have to admit in my second comment that I just like sweet fragrances, and this one is a very sweet one ;-)

It's simply a nice cherry scent with a touch of vanilla and tonka bean in the base. I can't see any similarities to the original, the original is one of the very few fragrances that doesn't smell bad, but contains something that gives me a headache. A lot has already been said about the individual scents, I would just like to add that the scent is rather one-dimensional, the cherry is present from beginning to end. The scent reminds me of rose water, even if I hardly notice the rose. Otherwise a pleasing smell, which can be carried from my point of view by women exactly the same as by men.

The evaluation of Sillage and durability is difficult because the question arises which criteria should be used to evaluate it: the fragrance has a good projection on the skin in the first hour, is then perceptible for about 3 hours and soon withdraws completely, somewhat disappointing for a gourmand ... however, this fragrance is one of those creations that lasts longer than average on clothing and radiates well, you even notice it the next day on clothing clearly, only after about 3 days it disappears completely. I still wish I had had a little more depth on my skin.

Conclusion: Those who simply want to smell pleasant without touching and standing on cherry are in good hands here. A beautiful cherry scent that can't do much wrong.

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03/01/2019

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DerDefcon
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DerDefcon

I'll steal your neighbor's cherries.

We're dealing with a gourmand here. What does that mean exactly?

Correct.

We need the ingredients first.

The top note is a bit difficult. Of course, as a student teacher in need I would always have almonds in stock, but with bergamot and various spices it looks worse again. So how do I mix my top note together now?

Hah ... that's it!

I have there the neighbour of my parents, whose cherry tree is placed so beautifully on the property that it is every time simply only tempting to help itself there. So let's do this. The kids from the neighborhood would be to blame anyway. They get his frustration off, not me.
To make life difficult for children, to let them experience the injustices of everyday life, is simply part of it. So I'm going to be a good teacher and early practice, as you know.

Continue with the text.

We'd have the top note. A beautiful cherry. Something's missing here, though. What the hell is this?

Ahhh ... the almond. Well then we go to the student emergency ration and dig around a little in the student food. Now the top note is perfect.

Let's get to the heart note. Where the hell am I supposed to get the incense? Ask in a church? Nope... leave it. Why do you have fellow students who study religious studies? Get over there quick.

A few hours later:

I'm on my way back to the church after all. The future scientists of religion recommended my all too stereotypical asking then nevertheless somewhat strangely and recommended to me a church visit on Sunday. It's not my case, but you have to get your ingredients together.

Sooo, we'd have the incense. Now it needs the Hungarian rose. So off to the flower shop. Wow, that's expensive. I'm really thinking about going to a Berlin bar in the evening and waiting for the obligatory rose sellers who flood the bars every five minutes to get the rose there cheaper, but it must be a Hungarian one. So we'll stay at the flower shop for now. I "rich" student still buy the roses and am now faced with the problem to have no more money for a course in the university canteen. I could, of course, use the almonds ... No, no, no ... I still need them. Get a hold of yourself.

At least for the remaining ingredients I have sources of supply. Quickly to the biology students who are currently scurrying around in the botany department. We'd have vanilla and it certainly doesn't bother me if I let the tonka bean go with it. Sandalwood is not a problem either. I have a fellow student who studies landscaping and horticulture. He created a real idyll on a few square metres, into which he put months of work. I think it's part of his bachelor thesis. I still think that the freshly planted sandalwood tree disturbed this idyll a little, which is why I removed it once. He will be grateful to me later for this optimization. After all, you help where you can.

Now there's only one problem. Where do I get the leather?

All I know is that our biology students recently cut up a few animals to get to know their anatomy a little better. I can't do anything with mice, rats or birds, but I already have an idea.
Do you all know these more elitist courses? While as a future teacher of German and history I am gnawing at the hungry towel and in case of a student's failure I will only be a taxi driver, there are our law students and business people. I'll go to the latter.
What do you want me to say? Everything's done right again. Justus Sören Malte Oliver of Was-weiß-ich drove up with "his" brand new Bentley Continental GT. No ... i'm not gonna break the car open now and pull the pimp red merino leather off his driver's seat. But the leather shoulder bag, which bites itself a little with the Ralph Lauren polo laced around the neck, is in itself completely sufficient. Just as Justus is talking to his fellow students about the current IPOs, I seize the opportunity and grab the bag. Ohhh ... Price tag's still in there - something four-figure. Well... i don't know. I'm not a math student. He probably wants to show off a little with the bag and bring it back to the store afterwards. He should be happy to do that, too. He gets the bag back from me in a few minutes ... as if nothing had happened ... so almost nothing ... i'll have to cut out a little bit of leather. Then he gets it back and can give it back. Ohhh ... i can't? I just broke it. Do you think an almost perfectly square hole is a common defect and a reason for complaint? Oh, it'll fit.
Anyway, I have everything together now. But wait... where's my incense? I'm sure some philosophy student stole it from me because he thought it was a certain other plant that spiced up his evening discussion podiums. I don't care. I mix the rest together.
What do I get?

A really tasty cherry compote, underlaid with almonds and refined with spices. The bergamot isn't even here. Oh shit... I forgot. Can't be changed now. The leather again is available, but does not stay there too long. Leather in your mouth doesn't taste good. Funny recipe. I preferred to put the Hungarian roses in my student-typical disposable plastic cups - so very ramontisch. They round off the delicious compote quite pleasantly and I prefer it if they are a little bit in the background. Besides, they're Hungarian roses. If I want to eat Hungarian, there's goulash.

Cherry, almond, vanilla ... a taste explosion. The cafeteria food can't keep up with that. I can still taste the already spit out leather, but it doesn't bother me now. Maybe it was a good thing that I chewed on it a little. It's not gonna be so sweet. Oh... and this rose

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02/03/2019

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DarkWinterCS

Helpful Review 7

The cherry on the cake

Through a scent recommendation I became attentive to this. It was claimed that this one - similar to the Tom Ford Noir Extreme - is very gourmandig sweet, very polarizing and also rather unisex. Since I had included the TF NE in my collection shortly before and was more than enthusiastic, I also wanted to give the Guerlain a chance. First of all it has to be stated that this can also be called unisex. Although he looks more towards the male side due to his spice, the sweetness with a tendency towards cherries also has its feminine side. The cherry was then also the crucial point in the future on this smell to do without, since one must drive off already on this kind sweetness.
At the beginning it starts on my skin with brute spice, which after a few seconds mixes with an almond-like and soft sweetness. Little by little leather, vanilla and the already named cherry are added. The true character of the fragrance then shows itself in the combination of light leather, spicy vanilla/tonka and the cherry aroma, which after repeated sniffing seems to become more intense.
Especially at parties or other evening events this fragrance is quite wearable. However one should not spray it on only shortly before, since it can be carried in my opinion only after 1-2 hours really well and softly.

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08/21/2018

MasterLi
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MasterLi

Wonderful, sensual fragrance...

This is a great addition to the Guerlain house. This one has got me instant compliments and it's one which I feel extremely comfortable wearing I must say!

I love the way this one takes the sweet gourmand vibe of the original and gives it a richer, deeper vibe. It's more velvety and sensual, and that's what I like about it. I still get the tonka bean and almond, and it's taken to a whole deeper level.

This reminds me a lot of the great Heritage by the same house. That is also a very warm and velvety oriental fragrance which I have been complimented whilst wearing.

Bottom line: I think if you want a niche quality fragrance at a designer price, then pick this one up. It's definitely worth the quality in my opinion. Well done Guerlain!

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08/18/2018

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Schoork

Greatly helpful Review 66

Recently in the Ruhrpott.... Part 2

Tach!

"Good day, sir, nice to see you again, what can I do for you?"

Yes, Hömma, I'm looking for watt neuet. Soon autumn and so white and I want to look there already times after Paföngs. Watt habbta then so da?

"We've got a few to choose from, what do you have in mind?"

Watt I know, somehow tasty like that, but watch out I want watt blows, watt but not so inside Penunsen goes.

"Something sweet or something more bitter?"

Well my Oschi must like the face already, wa.

"Maybe a Guerlain?"

Boah ey, I heard about Gurlong, can the watt?

"As a matter of fact. This is a venerable perfume house"

The latte master to me, I want to know if they have what it takes. Don't tell me about chocolores.

"Then let's just test this one. The L'homme ideal. And that's the perfume "

Don't fuck with me, I'm here for Paföng. If I wanted French fries barrier, I would have gone to chicken Hugo, or French fries Peter, or because of me to hunter sausage Jochen.

"I bentonte this because there's still the eau de toilette"

Now hömma on middle Fiesematenten, if I need watt for the toilet I go to the Bauhaus.

"Good anyway. This fragrance contains almond and a fine note of rose"

Boy, I want a paföng, not a chocolate.

"Sniff it out"

OHHHH! Hömma club... now we understand each other. This would please my Schlemmerschnittken at home, there the Sternkes gets inne eyes.

"Yes an excellent fragrance, many critics say that it would be too mainstream, but I tell you the nose must like it"

Main...watt?

"Let's say it's tailored for the mass market"

Watch out, I have no desire to smell like the Herbert, how often haste datt already sold?

"Not as often as the scents on the wall there"

The really good master, I recognize the almonds. It's also nice and light
"That's right, when the rose starts, it's still slightly vanilla supported, which interweaves very well"

Boy, now you're talking pompously, ne?

"Well, I just wanted to tell you the course of the fragrance."

It's okay, then it's easy, there comes a rose and vanilla.

"Do you like it? It also has a pretty good durability"

How? Is that gonna work out? Will datt be bad sometime?

"No, no, I meant it sticks to you for a long time. You can assume from 7-8 h.

Yeah, white boy, I've been all over this. Gurlong is not wrong.

"I'm glad, sir...""

Spangler... Alfred Spangler... but you can say Freddie. Well, then do me a favour and wrap it up. Fuck the wall, it's good.

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07/19/2018

7.0 6.0 7.0 7.0/10

Pepdal
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Pepdal

Helpful Review 4

L'Homme Ideal eau de parfum

The edp flanker to the popular original edt version of the L'Homme Ideal line is very popular. How special did I find this one? Please watch my video review to find out