How it smells
It smells mostly aldehydic and fresh. Aldehydes and neroli at the top, jasmine and rose in the middle and iris and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 1929
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Liu 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
About Guerlain Liu EDP
Guerlain is the house behind Liu EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far Liu spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lanvin Arpege and Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 unisex spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €155, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lanvin Arpege and Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 unisex.
Best season for Liu
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
Other Guerlain perfumes
This house has 124 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vetiver Guerlain, L'Homme Ideal Extreme and Guerlain.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and Lanvin Arpege last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Guerlain Liu lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like iris and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
Liu dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (9 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (8 shared notes), Xerjoff Pikovaya Dama 2018 unisex (6 shared notes) and Nino Cerruti 1881 (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps starts from €63.
Questions people ask
Is Liu unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Liu come out?
It came out in 1929.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on aldehydic and fresh.