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Impressions on Guerlain Idylle EDP

post #1 of 11
4/8/12 at 11:01pm
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I am sampling this and would like to hear your impressions.

Personally, I like this but it's not the wardrobe staple as are Shalimar, L'Heure Bleue, Mitsouko, Vol de Nuit or Jicky.

Still, it was gently sweet and enjoyable. I wish it had more longevity and sillage on me.

(It reminded me of a more amped-up Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea.)
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post #2 of 11
4/8/12 at 11:33pm
Hello Primrose - I own Idylle EDP and indeed you can not compare it with the magnificence of its predecessors e.g Shalimar, L'Heure Bleue, Mitsouko, Vol de Nuit or Jicky.
So far after 7 months I have not found any trace of the famous guerlinade on Ydylle, I like its friendly elegant, Rose approach, however it is to shy and pale, compare to the classics, it won't harm you, but also won't deliver you much....
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post #3 of 11
4/8/12 at 11:49pm
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Thank you for the quick reply, Bonoanimoes. I really like the Idylle with its impression of rose and peach. My heart still prefers the older classics.
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post #4 of 11
4/9/12 at 2:36am
I have found Idylle to be simply "meh". Dull rose. Then I sniffed Idylle Duet Rose Patchouli and OMG! Fell in love with this limited edition so much I bought every bottle I could locally.

The rose is amped up and the patch is woody not woozy. Beautiful work. Have a look around for some near you.

There is another Idylle LE out this year called Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas which will amp up those two aspects of Idylle. I can't wait! Will be very different to 2011 Duet but hopefully equally s goof
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post #5 of 11
4/9/12 at 6:11am
Idylle and I met and parted ways with no bad words between us. I gave her to a friend who appreciates quieter, nicer fragrances. I thought the scent nice, but just nice. It is a pale cousin to others in its lineage.

But now I would love to try Alityke's suggestion of Idylle Duet Rose Pathcouli. Sigh. So many perfumes so little time on earth!
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post #6 of 11
4/9/12 at 7:07am
I quite like Idylle EDP it's still got that Guerlain touch to it . It actually reminds me of a softer ,more gentle Gucci by Gucci in the brown bottle.
I prefer the EDT which is gorgeous and rosey .
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post #7 of 11
4/9/12 at 8:19am
I actually liked this too, surprisingly, because I wasn't expecting LOTV, and if I weren't hooked on their monstrously overpriced Muguet, I might get it.
But I HATE the gold bottle.
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post #8 of 11
4/9/12 at 8:27am
Fleurine- I love that golden teardrop bottle ! Anyone try out the extrait yet ?
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post #9 of 11
4/9/12 at 9:07am
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Thank you all for the kind, honest replies. It looks like I will have to try the EDT and the Duet. (They have a new Lilas version flanker.)
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post #10 of 11
4/9/12 at 9:45am
Primrose let us know your thoughts on the new Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas. My local SA knew nothing about I which embarrassed her, I have no idea when it will be release in the UK
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post #11 of 11
4/9/12 at 11:39am
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Originally Posted by Alityke View Post

Primrose let us know your thoughts on the new Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas. My local SA knew nothing about I which embarrassed her, I have no idea when it will be release in the UK

Alityke, I have not tried the Lilas flanker yet, an the Guerlain boutique in Las Vegas as of March did not have it. And now I need to sample the Duet.

Maybe someone who first tries this can chime in.
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