The smell in short
Main smell: floral and gourmand. It opens with melon and almond, moves to lilac and mimosa and dries down to vanilla and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Champs Elysees notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Guerlain Champs Elysees EDP in detail
Champs Elysees EDP is made by Guerlain. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Champs Elysees price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €143. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Cacharel Eden and Cacharel Noa.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by gourmand and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and gourmand smells and notes like lilac and vanilla. Less obvious notes include peach, lily-of-the-valley and almond tree. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Champs Elysees longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Cacharel Noa and Davidoff Cool Water. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Champs Elysees, try these
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (7 shared notes), Cacharel Noa (7 shared notes) and Davidoff Cool Water (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Givenchy Amarige starts from €84.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Champs Elysees come out?
It came out in 1996.
Does Champs Elysees project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.