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jenofcndp – :
It was a long time since I wore it and I did not remember it was a bit harsh at first. When it settles on the skin it is a daydream.
gln835Diobtetty – :
I keep telling myself to stay clear of discontinued perfumes – it’s a recipe for heartache and frustration. But do I listen? I do not. This is such a lovely scent for the hot Australian summer. I’ve been looking for a nice citrus fragrance. I have had Pamplelune as well – that’s a very sharp citrus in contrast to Gentiana – if a nose could pucker, it would. Gentiana is more gentle, balanced by the lovely soft florals, but still crisp enough to be refreshing. I love it!
The performance isn’t terrible. Longevity and sillage have only been moderate on my first try today, but that’s Allegorias for you. Could be worse.
andrey535911 – :
I’m wearing this again today, it’s making my day. Guerlain once made an extraordinary beauty like this but the more recent Aqua Allogorias are planets apart (not in a good way).
almaz2980 – :
The bergamot and lime indeed start the show, crisp and clean. After a few minutes it develops into something sweeter, which I think is the pear setting in – sort of reminding of dried fig (at least for me). I cannot for the life of me smell the gentiana separately, although I know this amazing little flower very well. It grows wild where I come from. I have a lot of allegorias I must say this is my top favourite along with herba fresca.
Pnz_Chaki – :
I have vague memories of this one. One of the last good Allegorias, before Guerlain decided to turn the whole Allegoria line into a progression of mediocre and banal seasonal fragances.
Gentiana was very bitter and herbaceous, with prominent notes of Sevilla oranges and somewhat reminiscent of vermouth and Liqueur Bènedictine (alcoholic drinks made, as is well known, with wine and liquor in which spices and herbs -with Gentiana being precisely among them- are infused). As a matter of fact, it smelled more like an ancient pharmacological preparation rather than an Eau de Toilette.
It was discontinued very soon, and no more was heard about it (in certain cases -it was the case of Winter Delice, for one- Guerlain has relaunched some of the Allegorias with other names and bottles, usually as limited editions, and costing about six or eight times more than the original fragance: that is one of the reasons that have stopped me of buying Guerlain products: I dislike very much when a brand makes fools of their customers, and I have the feeling that Guerlain does such thing very often).
2905661 – :
i have a long love affair with this beautiful fragrance from the end of the jean paul guerlain era – and am lucky to have a few bottles and a coffret set. so much more than a typical aqua allegoria. with a defined floral accord to the left of the composition, and a remarkable citrus woody masculine accord to the left, the sillage and tenacity are as good as some of my guerlain extraits. i have huge affection for this fragrance. the rarely discussed and unusual study in citrus, genitana <3
zuz-85 – :
I’m looking for a bottle or partial bottle of this, please message me if you have it available. thanks!
FenderDom – :
I was looking something unique and never used before, something unisex. I got this beauty.Although its been discontinued but luckly got this. This is mysterious, very much unisex and a guerlandish vibe. Mysterious and Noble House. Hats off Guerlain.
vorokoff – :
I like this, but it took me awhile to decide. I don’t get any citrus from it, even when I first put it on. I get a sweet, spicy scent, reminds me a lot of AA Flora Nymphea. It is a pretty scent, but just doesn’t work with my skin chemistry. I purchased a mini bottle, which I’m sure
will last me a long time!
GydayJavy – :
This is a lovey fresh clean perfume, very pretty and slightly tropical. I understand the clarins facial comment. I Have a well stored unopened bottle still in cellophane if anyone is looking for it.
sanek.gulenkov – :
I received this fragrance in a swap and it turned out to be such a gem I couldn’t expect!
Honestly, I have no idea what gentiana flower should smell like. I’ve seen them before, but either never got to smell them, or their smell never registered in my head.
Anyway, what I get with the first spritz of Gentiana is fresh grapefruit and grass. It’s very clean refreshing scent, almost masculine, but not quite so. When it settles, it transcends into delicious grapefruit and floral scent. Sometime later it gets to this fruity stage: it’s fruity not in the sense of being sickeningly sweet artificial fruit, but citrus-fresh mouthwatering type, plus clean musk. But mind you, it still retains slight soapy-floral quality.
I simply adore this fragrance, the clean musk and citrus wear very nicely, and the longevity is not bad at all. This is an excellent scent for everyday wear.
emurzin – :
Beautiful, light and fresh. it speaks of clarity, like a fresh springtime wind in a forest or garden. The gentian smells wonderful and the rest is more of an eau de cologne bergamot, orange scent but not overwhelming. The pear adds some depth and sweetness that I really love. I have a small bottle, but would love to have a full bottle. Much better than the other Aqua Allegorias IMHO.
MrsAleksandra – :
Gentiana ..
Quite sweet and intense when compare to the rests of the Guerlain Aqua series.
In my opinion it’s more of an oriental/fruity floral than Green floral. The scent is thick as if you walked inside a greenhouse filled with strong-scented flowers–not a field of flowers where the air is well ventialted. It’s not a bad perfume but I feel a bit suffocated sniffing Gentiana on my wrist because it’s that unexpectedly heavy and dated.
Also, there is something quite aquatic and/or mentholish about Gentiana. Smells just like Shower to Shower absorbent body powder widely used in Southeast Asia.
It’s an aqua with a big projectivity. Lasts a few hours on my skin. I agree with “Aroma rerefill.” It can definitely be a unisex scent.
Bess-05 – :
Quite distinctive for this range, and memorable. Wish I had a large bottle. I didn’t notice pear in it but the gentian is what this is about, gentian in a gentle musky way. Can’t stop smelling myself when I wear it. Am saving the last drops of my mini bottle and praying I find it in a bargain bin somewhere. Quietly sexy for an aqua. Drew comments.
dimadandi – :
Aqua Allegoria GENTIANA is a clean and refreshing scent that recalls to my mind memories of Clarins facials (their nonfoaming cleanser contains a good dose of the eponymous note).
From the grapefruit, lime, bergamot, and orange top notes, one might expect either sharpness or fruitiness, but neither is detectably present to my nose. The citrus instead softens the floral, as does the also mildly detectable musk, showcasing the gentiane in the best possible light.
AA GENTIANA is a unique and gently floral edt that would wear especially well in hot weather. I find its clean neutrality devoid altogether of soapiness. Like Guerlain’s VETIVER, this fragrance strikes me as suitable for men or women.
N-A-T-L-I-K – :
Amazing scent, cannot compare it to any other.Strong,fresh,bit soapy at the beginning-bergamot and lime lead.May be too strong opening for many,BUT After some time becomes deeper and developes wanderful bittersweet gentiana trail..Very long lasting even on my dry skin.Bought 3 bottles after it discontinued.Can’t find any similar…pity!