
“In this creation between the sacred and the mischievous, I wanted to play on the contrast between the rarity, mystery, and darkness of oud wood, and the smiling irreverence of cherry," Delphine Jelk, Guerlain Perfumer.
How it wears
Seasons
Compared to the 2015 release, this iteration's sillage feels noticeably softer—projection dies after about four hours. The fruity-woody balance is still there, leathery base keeps it grounded, but I'm finding myself reaching for other Guerlains lately. Not disappointed, just... expected more from a reformulation.