Which Guerlain and Hermes perfumes do you like and why?

[thisenglishlife]

Got some money on my PayPal and looking to treat myself (budget upto £70). I like a wide variety of notes. Looking to explore these two brands further. I currently have small sizes of Le Jardin de Monsieur Li, Mitsouko and Sous Le Vent. Also, has anyone tried the Hermes Rhubarb fragrance?

Which Guerlain and Hermes scents do you like and why?

Insolence
All of the Aqua Allegoria range that I’ve smelt so far!

Hermes Rhubarb is amazing! On my wish list for sure. I don't think there's anything quite like it that I've tested?

I wear Hermes Twilly most days. Ginger top notes and a light, girly floral base. Absolutely love it.

Not so keen on Guerlain fragrances but I do like Mon Guerlain Florale.

I have Le Jardin Apres La Mousson, but I think I need to change, as it's a little astringent on me now, where it used to smell fresh and light.

(but in my heart, I still wish Anais Anais was wearable by anybody under 89 - and that the mini bottles from Boots at Christmas were still under a tenner, so what would I know about perfume?)

Guerlein Insolence. The one that's like parma violet. Not to everyone's taste!

Hermes Hiris is a beautiful fresh, papery dry iris.

Eau des Merveilles is very another understated, very wearable one. It's salty and sweet.

I wear the rhubarb one every day at the moment. Love it - and people do compliment it (but only if they get in close to hug me/notice it - it isn't massively overpowering or anything).

I also love Un Jardin sur le Nil, especially at this time of year.

Guerlain - I have tried various fragrances of theirs, but haven't found one I love enough to own.

I’m not quite sure why but Guerlain are the longest lasting of all my perfumes
I have 2 different versions of insolence
2 of l’instant
3 of petit robe noire
Also like all the aqua allegoria range
Love terracotta for summer fragrance and have another special edition I can’t remember the name of
The only recent one I’ve not bothered with is mon guerlain as it seems too similar to petit robe noire

Just checked the one I couldn’t remember it’s meterorites

Eau d'Orange Verte - Hermès
Habit Rouge - Guerlain

Both fresh and delicious

Terre d’Hermes, I know it’s mens but I love it.

Love Guerlain L'heure bleu but quite difficult to get hold of.

24 Faubourg. I wear it all the time . Nothing matches it.

Mmmm habit rouge. I wear guerlain vetiver a lot, it's advertised as a man's scent but I don't think it is really. Same as habit rouge. I don't like flowery or sweet scents on the whole.

Shalimar - absolute classic evening perfume or daytime winter.

I have a bottle of Samsara for when I'm feeling a bit 80s. Love it.

(but in my heart, I still wish Anais Anais was wearable by anybody under 89 - and that the mini bottles from Boots at Christmas were still under a tenner, so what would I know about perfume?)

I bought some from PP for old time's sake, when I wore it three people asked me what it was as they liked it ,so I say it's due a revival

My favourites are Vol de Nuit and L'heure Blueu - both Guerlain

Very deep, beautiful scents.

Hermes - Caleche - an old favourite - someone gave me the dusting talc years ago and I have loved the scent since. One of my more quieter ones! I know they make others but I stick to this one though haven't bought it for years.

Guerlain - Mitsouko, Shahlimar and L'Heure Bleu

Guerlain - Shalimar. Been my winter perfume since I was 20, so 31 years now. Loved it the moment I rubbed that magazine sample on my wrist...

Another vote for Shalimar. I've been using it since 1975.

Mitsouko is my favourite Guerlain. As soon as autumn starts creeping, it’s on heavy rotation.

Guerlain Insolence. I wear it daily and always get complimented on it. I find it works throughout the year so I never have to worry about it going 'off'. The violet smell is quite old fashioned I guess, but to me, that just makes it more timeless.

Mitsuko- because it reminds me of my mum

And Jardin de Bagatelle because I used to wear it up to about the age of 25. I go and have a squirt when I can find it, to remind me of my long gone youth.

Probably not helpful.

I'd recommend getting some samples online or stopping in to a John Lewis or Selfridges or House of Fraser if you can to try.

Guerlain scents are classic and interesting, but I'm more familiar with (and addicted to) Hermes.

The Merveilles ones (there are several varieties: blue, amber, etc) are all very nice and good day-to-day scents I think. They smell great, adult, and yet not like everyone else, so a really nice investment, and slightly more accessible price-wise than some other Hermes.

24 Faubourg is a serious classic for when you want that "I am a grown-up woman" smell, with a grown-up price to match. Galop is just an amazing fragrance (rose and leather and 'oriental') but so pricey. Twilly is lovely and fresh but definitely aimed at a younger (20s/30s) type of customer. I like it on others, but feel like it doesn't work for my more, um, shall we say mature self?

Thought I would like the rhubarb one more than I did; it's definitely different but I think a bit too fizzy (albeit not sweet) for me. Love Neroli Dore though, perfect summer scent - but if you have other neroli-ish fragrances, this one may not be different enough to merit purchasing. Orange Verte isn't kidding, it's definitely ORANGE and GREEN, very in your face but wonderful. Love it on others, can't quite do it on myself.

Hiris is classic and wonderful, a papery iris as posters above say, but perhaps a bit cold in some ways? I love having it for occasional wear, but wanted something a bit warmer for an everyday scent.

Of the various Jardin fragrances, each one has its devotees. I think the Nil one is the most wearable (and I think it's the one that sells the most), but I may have fallen in love with the new Lagune one. Monsieur Li has very loyal fans.

Have you looked at some of the fragrance blogs/sites? I find that Now Smell This and Bois de Jasmin do enough reviews and get enough comments that it helps me narrow down what I want samples of.