The smell in short
The first thing you smell is citruses and orange blossom. The heart brings almond and tonka bean. On the skin it settles into leather and cedar. Overall it smells almond and citrus.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Paris Lhomme Ideal 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 Paris Lhomme Ideal EDT
Paris Lhomme Ideal EDT comes from Guerlain. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
How far Paris Lhomme Ideal spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Dua Brand Popped Cherry unisex and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, spring, fall and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Paris Lhomme Ideal price and value
In Europe it costs about €60, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Prada Amber and Dior Fahrenheit.
Other Guerlain perfumes
This house has 124 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Vetiver Guerlain, L'Homme Ideal Extreme and Guerlain.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Liu Jo Milano. Base notes like leather and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and citrus smells and notes like almond and leather. Less obvious notes include rosemary and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
Paris Lhomme Ideal dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Prada Amber (4 shared notes), The Dua Brand Popped Cherry unisex (4 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes) and Liu Jo Milano (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Liu Jo Milano starts from €42.
Questions people ask
Is Paris Lhomme Ideal better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
When did Paris Lhomme Ideal come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.