Guerlain Parure (1975) Jean Paul Guerlain
Green Floral Chypre------------------
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Citrus Oils, Clary Sage Oil, Galbanum, Thyme Heart Notes: Jasmin, Jonquil, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Narcissus, Orris, Rose Base Notes: Amber, Leather, Moss, Peru Balsam, Styrax, Vetiver
------------------"Parure" means ornament, adornment, finery, often in the sense of jewelry. This is indeed sparkling and brilliant, like a ball gown or a diamond tiara. Green, citrus, and aldehyde notes in the top give the sparkle; delicate florals shimmer in the heart note; and orientals, leather, moss, and amber give depth and just enough gravitas in the base. In the drydown, this takes on a curious, cinnamic note, which has really been present all along, and just waiting its turn for the others to get out of its way in order to shine more brightly. A Jean-Paul Guerlain classic, without a doubt, worn as happily by some men as by women.