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GuerlainEau de Parfum · EST. 2017

Mon Guerlain

A modern oriental-fougère for women built on French lavender, sambac jasmine and a creamy vanilla-sandalwood base. Soft, warm and contemporary.

NOSE: Thierry WasserRELEASED: 2017RETAIL: $75 - $160
The Quick Answer

Mon Guerlain opens on Lavender and Bergamot, moves through Sambac Jasmine and Iris, and dries down to Vanilla and Sandalwood. At $75 - $160 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with long lasting (7h - 9h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.6
Expert
8.0
Longevity
7.0
Sillage
10.0
Versatility
9.3
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.75/mlBased on the lowest street price ($75) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Sambac Jasmine
  • Iris
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Coumarin

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Mon Guerlain is Guerlain's 2017 eau de parfum from perfumer Thierry Wasser. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.

The Opening

From the first spray, Lavender, Bergamot establish a bright citrus and aromatic herb character that defines the top of the composition.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a floral heart of Sambac Jasmine, Iris forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The dry-down anchors on a dry woods and sweet gourmand base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coumarin, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Lavender and Bergamot opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Sambac Jasmine and Iris heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Vanilla and Sandalwood base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 10
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8/10
Sillage
7/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.8/10

Who Should Buy Mon Guerlain

Mon Guerlain leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (7h - 9h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
50%
NIGHT
50%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸30%
SUMMER ☀️20%
AUTUMN 🍂25%
WINTER ❄️25%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Lavender and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Sambac Jasmine and Iris take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Vanilla and Sandalwood anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Vanilla and Sandalwood is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (30% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
  • Winter (25% seasonal fit)
  • Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Coumarin

IFRA-restricted; coumarin sources carry a general pregnancy-caution flag.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Mon Guerlain smell like?
It blends aromatic lavender, sambac jasmine and a creamy vanilla-sandalwood base for a soft, warm and slightly sweet modern oriental scent.
Is Mon Guerlain good for daily wear?
Yes. Its comforting, well-balanced lavender-vanilla profile and solid longevity make it versatile across both day and evening throughout the year.
How long does Mon Guerlain last?
The Eau de Parfum typically lasts seven to nine hours with moderate projection, making it dependable for a full day.
Is Mon Guerlain worth buying?
For the money, Mon Guerlain ($75 - $160) is a fair buy. It projects at a moderate projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (7h - 9h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Lavender and Bergamot character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear Mon Guerlain to the office?
Yes, within reason. Mon Guerlain sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Mon Guerlain good for summer?
Not really. Mon Guerlain scores only 20% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Vanilla and Sandalwood base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Mon Guerlain should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Mon Guerlain has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its long lasting (7h - 9h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Mon Guerlain safe for sensitive skin?
Mon Guerlain is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Lavender, Bergamot and Sambac Jasmine, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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