L’Homme Idéal

Guerlain's L'Homme Idéal, released in 2014 and composed by Thierry Wasser, is sweet, woody and citrus in equal measure, with floral, aromatic and leathery touches. It is an almond-led scent with a bright opening.

It opens with orange blossom, bitter orange and citrus for a fresh, slightly bitter sparkle, while rosemary adds a herbal edge. The heart is where the signature lies: almond, with its marzipan-like sweetness, and tonka bean, which adds a warm, hay-like softness. The base turns drier and more textured, with cedar and vetiver giving a clean, earthy woodiness and leather a smooth, slightly smoky finish.

Wearers are split between long lasting and moderate, and most describe a moderate trail. It is voted for autumn and winter and for day and night equally, which makes it a versatile cold-weather scent for work, dinners and evenings out.

L’Homme Idéal — for men fragrance by Guerlain (released 2014). Top notes: Citruses, Bitter Orange, Rosemary, Orange Blossom. Heart notes: Almond, Tonka Bean. Base notes: Leather, Cedar, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database