Guerlain Oeillet Pourpre

Guerlain Oeillet Pourpre joined the L'Art & La Matiere collection from Guerlain in 2021.  Originally Liu, it was updated and renamed as Oeillet Pourpre (purple carnation).  Created by Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk, it has notes of clove, pear, benzoin, carnation, smoke, vanilla, leather, woods and musk.

From the brand - "The classic carnation of yesteryear is reinvented. Spicy as ever, the carnation accord now unveils a more sensuous, mysterious side. Stirring up trouble, Delphine Jelk breaks free of gender barriers to orchestrate a cryptic, ambiguous trail." 

Reviews of Guerlain Oeillet Pourpre

Fragrantica - "I love this! I have the original formula LUI. While they are similar this formulation is so much better with decent longevity. To me the original LUI is more powdery, this is more vanilla, carnation and clove forward. Dry down is gorgeous, my only issue is the price point."

Fragrantica - "Lui is ranked a lot higher (4.21 as of right now). That tells me that some of these reviews might be because of the move to the new collection and price, not the scent. The scent is different. Clove, carnation, and benzoin are the stars of the show. The opening hints at a little pear and the dry down is smoky and vanillic. It’s unlike anything I’ve smelled and I appreciate that it will stand out amongst the sea of TF and Dior. The sillage is good and it easily lasts on my skin for upwards of 9 hours. Its uniqueness makes it signature scent worthy. A strong like becoming a love the more I wear it. If you’re looking to discover something new that stands out, give Oeillet Pourpre a try."

Fragrantica - "As for the scent, I like it very much. It's same as Lui but the longevity and projection seem slightly better. A very balmy, soft, carnation, vanilla benzoin scent. I love it!"

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