Guerlain Habit Rouge was originally launched by the design house in 1965, then relaunched in 2003 - this is the later version. Guerlain Habit Rouge is classified as a refreshing, oriental fragrance created by Jean Paul Guerlain. It opens with the citrus and the warmer notes from the base (vanilla, leather, incense and leather) smooth it into a gorgeous, classic fragrance. Originally intended for men, this is a great unisex fragrance. Story has it, when this was created, the intent was to take Guerlain Shalimar and twist it around so it worked for men.
Notes of citrus, lemon, mandarin, spices, leather and vanilla. This is the EDT, eau de toilette.
From Bois de Jasmin - "Habit Rouge is an excellent option for anyone with a penchant for dramatic scents. The master of drama, Tom Ford, took it as a starting point for his very appealing Tom Ford Noir. One could marvel at Ford’s audacity to rework this classic in his own mold, but Tom Ford Noir is injected with such a great touch of citrusy lavender and feels so contemporary that I can’t hold Ford guilty of mere copying."
What Men Should Smell Like - "Leather notes and precious wood let the audience know this is intended for a sophisticated man. This newfound freshness makes me feel like 21stcentury Habit Rouge has more in common with Vetiver, when at the perfume’s inception in 1965, it was more related to Mitsouko."
Complex and atypical for a masculine scent. Citrus is strong at first, but gives way quickly to powdery sweetness. There are some very nice notes of wood and leather, but they are overpowered by sweetness and warmth. I agree this is a masculine scent, but it's not trying to be sporty or rugged. This the sent of a man who pampers himself.
I am a female user and love this fragrance for its citrus, leather fragrance. I hope to get a full bottle soon.
Complex and atypical for a masculine scent. Citrus is strong at first, but gives way quickly to powdery sweetness. There are some very nice notes of wood and leather, but they are overpowered by sweetness and warmth. I agree this is a masculine scent, but it's not trying to be sporty or rugged. This the sent of a man who pampers himself.
I am a female user and love this fragrance for its citrus, leather fragrance. I hope to get a full bottle soon.
The newer stuff (post-200) is thinner, more lemon-lime citrusy, but finds congruence with the vintage juice within and hour or so. It smells great and performs extremely well. An intelligent fragrance that smells like a mature man with plenty of worldly experience. Totally excellent. :-)
The fame of this one mystifies me. I see no particular appeal and find one prominent note in it very unpleasant.
