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medic24rus – :
This is what we call a ‘modern chypre’. That is too say: not a chypre at all. Void of oakmoss, aldehydes or anything that is the trademark of a traditional chypre. Is it lovely? Of course! Rose, patchouli and basically anything you’d want of a feminine fatal scent, contemporary and full bodied. It’s no secret that basically anything touched by Christine Nagel and Sylvaine Delacourte turn to gold… this is no exception.
mixalich73 – :
This is a round vanillic rose with a patchouli edge, nicely done and with great longevity. However, even with the recent replacement of Oakmoss with Patchouli as a base, I have a very hard time with the classification of this as a Chypre. No citrus top, no classic floral heart, no Oakmoss- I consider this instead a Fruity Oriental.
marat28 – :
This is very pretty, very inoffensive, not original enough for the price point though. Not really a chypre, more like a classy “fruitchuli”. I would consider buying it for a summer fragrance (surprised most ppl felt like this is a fall, winter scent) if it were, idk, maybe under $100, no way I would pay full retail price for this (maybe if I enherited a fortune), it’s just not special enough. Very pretty none the less.
sorok – :
One of the best chypres out there. Very rich, very old school. The dry down is almost fruity. Huge fragrance, a must try for patchouli lovers.
Jemrian – :
Possibly the first ever Guerlain I’ve actively disliked and I am very careful with hitting the Dislike button. Judging by the notes this should have been a winner for me, I love patchouli and am unafraid of any challenges it might pose. I’m not sure if it’s the combination of peach+patchouli that killed it for me as the other scent that I remember disliking with the same combo was Gucci Rush. I wish it were all the wonderful things that Chypre Fatal shared with the other reviewers who wrote such glowing comments. On me it was a sad soapy mess from the word go and it didn’t get better with time. Individually I could pick out the notes-peach, vanilla and patchouli were resonating very strongly but perhaps ill-fated on my skin as a mixture. Sillage is very good and longevity is average on me.
Naruto001 – :
I’m 37 years old and have been collecting fragrances for 20 years. I own hundreds and I’m telling you as a man, with the deepest sincerity, that no other fragrance I have owned or tried has yielded the response that this has. This is my desert island scent. When I wear this people around me are dumbfounded. It has the kind of femininity that, when worn by a man is completely intriguing for a woman. It is a warm, ever-so slightly sweet, tobacco smoky scent that captivates. I probably pull the cap off this once a day to smell it. My god.
Scent 10/10
longevity 8.5/10
sillage 8.5/10
versatility 7.5/10
gggtttfffff – :
I LOVE THE GUERLAIN LIMITED EDITION LINES. WHEN I FIRST SPRAYED THIS I REALLY DISLIKED THE SMELL. LIKE OLD DATED SLIGHTLY STALE PERFUME. HOWEVER TO MY DELIGHT AFTER HALF AN HOUR A PRETTY NON TOO SWEET ROSE WITH VANILLA LIGHT FRUIT POWDERY EDGE EMERGED. NOT AS SWEET AS ROSE BARBARE, BUT MORE COMPLEX AND VERY INTERESTING. ITS ONE OF THOSE ONES YOU KEEP TRYING ON TO REMIND YOURSELF WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE. JUST NEED TO GET PAST THE FIRST HALF HOUR.
dambel71298 – :
Another great fragrance in an all star cast from the Les Elixirs Charnels line.
I was initially attracted to Boise Torride and Gourmand Coquin (of which I purchased a fB )so it took me a few tips to my local Nordstrom store to discover the beauty of this scent.
Although classified as a chypre, it’s sharp edges are smoothed out and it lacks the heavy citrus usually associated with this category. Although refreshing, citrus can be interpreted as slightly sour on my skin.
I love gourmands, but normally don’t care for fruity perfumes. The peach is prominent, but not sweet, and the other ingredients help balance it so it doesn’t feel fruity.
Between sampling all the Elixirs Charnels (5), L’Art et Matiere’ (7) and the Double Vanille, I’ve developed a love for Guerlain.
DjOKeR _xD. – :
Opens with a delectable, floralized, sweet peach but quickly dries down on my skin to a semi-sour fruity rose patchouli. I’d take Gucci Rush over this any day if I want peach and patchouli. There’s nothing new or interesting or different to help this stand out in a crowd of fruitchoulis. Not worth the price in my opinion.
krasotka2706 – :
Very unique scent. I find the peach notes to be dominate. I am wondering if the combination of these notes, this perfume is actually unisex? Would anyone know if it is acceptable for a man to wear the wonderful perfume?
BripseSteerne – :
If you compare this with the other Guerlain perfumes which are generally dense, you might be disappointed. I suggest you take it as it is, and when you do, you will appreciate its own beauty. I totally agree with Italo_Wolff’s comment, especially when he described this as an impression of refined sensuality. This is very classy and has a modern treatment of the Guerlinade base.
lkk557JeomiWogkig – :
this fragrance is a brother of noir de noir by tom ford and you can notice that guerlain charp frag
is more bright than tom ford.
it’s a beautiful fragrance and we can consider it as another choice for tom ford.
regards
VOLYN – :
I’ve already done one review, but it seems there is a slight menthol background or something that smells cool as well.
Update: Peaches are projecting from my skin. I like that but the price tag is still ridiculous.
Demon_ – :
I got a sample and was looking for some proper chypre. All i got was something between Shalimar parfum Initial and Euphoria, jimmy Choo and so on. Sweet, chemical, cloying. It`s not chypre and definitely not fatal.
China – :
This goes on like cough syrup, that’s what i detect, the red cough syrup LOL. However , once it dries, it reminds me of a more sophisticated Gucci Rush which I do love .
avt726476 – :
Chypre Fail. It reminds me of Tom Ford’s White Patchouli, so I suppose that’s how they arrive at calling it a chypre. However it isn’t a real patchouli, perhaps there is some attenuated aromachemical that mimics a facet of patchouli.
The drydown – seriously Guerlain? Yves Rocher has many better perfumes than this.
I do think that my sample may have deteriorated a bit, but even at first spray right from the bottle, it was stronger but still failed to impress.
It is an insult to the consumer to put such a cheap juice in an overpriced “exclusive” bottle. It fails as a sales tactic since the only plausible consumer of a pricey exclusive is a perfumista, who will most likely detect the fraud.
shaxmatictt – :
“Les Elixirs Charnels were created to evoke the desires of a women who loves to play the game of seduction.”
The Femme Fatale:
Underneath her cool refined exterior, a passionate fire burns. A woman to love but never truly know, she always has the upper hand with those who dare to try to own her. The intense aura of this fatal fruity chypre haunts, as it presses and caresses with hieratic rose to which patchouli brings its spicy, woody overtones. Vanilla and white peach sensually soften the harmony that leaves an indelible trail.
replicae26523 – :
I”m a fan of Guerlain’s exclusives, but I do have high standards for them and am more harsh in my reviews. This is a good perfume, in the $100-$140 range, but at the price point sold I have to wonder what they were thinking.
This is a basic patchouli/rose chypre, which I’m comparing to Sublime Balkiss, Lady Vengeance and Kurkdjian’s Lumiere pour femme. This is most expensive of the four, and in my opinion, hte least interesting. What I”m wanting is some ‘OOH!!!’, like Kurkdjian’s spicy rose, Balkiss’ blueberry note or Lady Vengeance’ edge.
But peach and vanilla are just too safe. I”m wondering who the intended audience is for this line, because I don’t think it’s those who want something unique and trend-setting.
samson12121212 – :
No oakmoss like a traditional chypre, but still very lovely nevertheless. I ended up with a strangely masculine herby edge that was simply wonderful, but I have to wonder where it came from, as the listed notes show no such thing. Still worth a try, definitely, but don’t expect an old fashioned chypre in this. EDIT: Retried and this time I get a wonderful 1920s musky peach with green notes that unfortunately fades into an unspectacular fruity floral after a few hours. Still, nice, but maybe not at this price point