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Terracotta Le Parfum
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Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by perfumer Thierry Wasser. Upon release, the fragrance unfolds a combination of tiare flower, coconut and bergamot; the heart reveals jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom; while the base settles on notes of vanilla and musk.
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I love it because it transports me back to my childhood: when I went to the pool and put on suntan lotion, or in my house we had a rain jasmine (that is how they call it in my country, it is like a jasmine vine in spring that filled with flowers and released an exquisite perfume). That is what I feel: jasmine with coconut and vanilla. Few achieve that effect of taking me on a trip back to my childhood just by smelling it. It is the sun, spring and summer trapped in a bottle, but not just that; its scent is natural, nothing synthetic.
One of my summer essentials. Incredible. The creamiest perfume I own. It resembles others… but for me this one stands out for elegance, for example compared to Monoi de Taiti or Sun by Nuxe (which are also great), but this one is much more elegant. To make it last longer… when I decide to wear it I first pour a few drops of Yves Rocher Monoi oil on my arms and it lasts… about 4 hours more. Really!! I recommend trying it for those who complain about its longevity (I was the first). Also that oil (which smells quite similar) can be found in shops and online for at least 10 euros for 100 ml here in my city.
It is a magnificent summer sunset. It is an impressive bouquet of flowers where the tiare shines above all the notes; its warmth embraces you and fills you with happiness. On my skin it develops perfectly, it has good longevity and a trail that satisfies me… normally all perfumes develop poorly on my skin, but this one, so criticised for short trail, surprisingly works very well for me. I am addicted to floral perfumes with personality, opulent, somewhat exaggerated, feminine, with a positive character… this one fulfils all my wishes.
I bought it in December 2019; in my country it is summer. I waited a while before commenting, and it is truly excellent. I had tried others from this house that did not suit me, but this one is tremendously original, unlike anything else, like a cream with exquisite tropical flowers, difficult to describe. It is soft; I think few people can smell it, and on its own it lasts 6 hours. It is for every moment and season, I love it, I would repeat. I am someone who never repeats unless it is my signature perfume (the only one I have repurchased three large bottles). 5/5/2025 I repeated, I am going for the second bottle; I almost never repeat but this one is worth it, it does not resemble any white floral I have and I have a thousand, I am a fan but this is my favourite, it has something magical that makes it addictive.
I loved it as soon as I tried it and had to buy it. It is easy to wear in the summer, nothing overpowering; it is a summer blend of white flowers with coconut. It has moderate trail and short longevity, but for summer it is fine not to be too heavy… I recommend it.
A feminine summer fragrance. I tried it out of curiosity after reading that it reminds people of sun cream, and indeed the tiare is noticeable, but without falling into the cloyingness of suntan lotions. It brings me memories of returning home from the beach at night and receiving the scent of night-blooming flowers opening up. Very rich and subtle, I recommend it.
Excellent summer scent. On my skin, what stands out most is the tiare (without being intrusive) and, above all, the jasmine and ylang-ylang. I bought it blind and it is one of my favourites this year.
I tested it on my skin in the summer. The coconut stands out and I loved it, so I added it to my list of must-have fragrances. These Kings gifted it to me, and when I tried it in winter I noticed more of Guerlain’s unique jasmine; as the hours pass, an elegant and cosy vanilla emerges… I am amazed by its versatility (on my skin). I love it.
Something strange happens with this fragrance for me. I bought it in winter and, unlike others, it is a titan in terms of trail and longevity. However, it has a flaw: I feel like a walking jasmine bush. The jasmine is impressive and it almost disappears in the summer. In the heat, it is closer to the skin, enveloping, warm, with a suntan lotion vibe, but in the cold it is a different perfume.
I was expecting a tropical scent with coconut and white flowers, but it was a total disappointment; I only detect the jasmine.
Coconut, jasmine, sunscreen with jasmine scent and tiare makeup take you on holiday with Terracotta. It’s absolutely a summer butterfly; it needs heat and sun to fly and evaporate showing off all its jasmine scale. Among summer holiday scents are petit grain, lemon, watermelon… and Guerlain’s terracotta.
I was very eager to try this perfume, and had such high expectations about its scent that I even thought about buying it blind. Luckily I didn’t… it’s not that it smells bad; I’d say that from my point of view it smells strange. There’s a part I like of the scent and another that clashes a lot; it smells like SMOKE. Something that left me amazed from the start when I tried it; I liked it but no, so I started looking for which note smelled like that and it says it has solar notes. The idea is supposed to be that smelling it resembles the sensation of the sun heating the skin in summer… But the truth is that to me it smells like smoke; it’s quite oppressive actually, and look how much I love the notes, but certainly this perfume is not for me.
For me, this is the scent of summer, something I was clear about since receiving it in March as a birthday gift. I’ve been using it a lot these last days when the afternoon begins to fall during long walks where I get gusts of this wonderful smell that Guerlain has managed to create between tiare flower, coconut and jasmine. I know its longevity is that of an EDT, which is what it actually is, around four or five hours more or less, but if we choose moments of use where we won’t be outside for too many hours, like a walk or a dinner, it becomes a wonderful and enveloping fragrance worth trying.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Guerlain’s bronzing powders, Thierry Wasser created this fragrance wonder that I’ve longed for until I finally managed to buy it. I always heard it had a quite present coconut note; personally, I hardly feel it, perhaps a slightly tropical note. And this perfume perfectly reflects the colour it takes its name from. Terracotta is a jasmine goddess (hyper-realistic, felt from start to finish and dominates the fragrance alongside ylang-ylang) walking on golden sands in an idyllic resort full of jasmine gardens and Ylang-Ylang trees. Far away, you feel that tropical breeze of coconut palms and a slight vanilla sweetness. A perfume born as a limited edition but arrived to stay (apparently due to the public’s good reception), perfect to enjoy in summer as the real heat enhances its beauty, although it can perfectly be used in fresh but not very cold climates. It has very good longevity and moderate sillage but makes itself present all the time. Once again, Thierry Wasser’s mastery at the service of the legendary Guerlain house delivers a perfume worthy of its perfumer legacy.
I bought a decant because it was recommended to me as an excellent perfume for summer and for its coconut note. Turns out Terracotta is more than coconut; it’s a bomb of JASMINE and a very realistic one. Perhaps I perceive that note much more because I’m familiar with it (we have jasmine in my garden and I sometimes drink jasmine tea). The coconut is present but behind the jasmine, adding creaminess to the fragrance. It’s a sweet and soft perfume but I insist, it’s jasmine from start to finish and one of very good quality. If you like that flower, Terracotta could suit you very much… It’s like approaching a jasmine bush on a hot spring day, with the sun enhancing the aroma and hints of pollen.
An exotic, creamy perfume with warm oriental nuances and nothing refreshing. It’s not for summer nor for cold weather; it’s in the middle ground. For me, it’s a sweet floral, rich in natural essences and with sensual nuances. Excellent for wearing at night in summer and spring, and great for wearing during the day in winter and autumn. It highlights the tropical tiare flower combined with Ylang Ylang, but fresh—not macerated, but an aroma that comes to you in the air beside the plant. It evolves into a vanilla-infused oriental. Very feminine, it’s wearable by a stylish woman and looks out of place with summer clothes or short dresses. Better with suits or jeans with elegant blouses. A light oriental to wear comfortably on dates, outings with friends or partners. It has a very pleasant sweetness and nothing synthetic. I like this perfume.
Jasmine lovers, this perfumey is a must-have. I’m fascinated; a couple of sprays on my forearms and I feel like I’m at the beach. These are the aromas I like to feel on hot days; it’s one of those with the typical sunscreen touch. The opening is flooded with tiare, accompanied by coconut and a citrus spark from bergamot. As minutes pass, the white flowers emerge, with jasmine and playful ylang ylang taking the throne, with jasmine the resounding winner, felt throughout the fragrance’s development. The same goes for vanilla; although it says it’s a base note, I feel it accompanying jasmine all the time, enveloping it with its sweetness. What a creamier fragrance, it makes me want to dip my feet by the sea and relax on hot sands, far from the city’s hustle.
The opening is brutally rich; it’s worth having it just for that. It takes you to a distant island thanks to its explosive tiare. Then it mixes with the other flowers, lowers its intensity and becomes a creamy, elegant and mature perfume. The only negative point is that I don’t see it as either totally for summer, where I prefer fresher perfumes, nor do I find another season more appropriate; in short, I don’t see it as very versatile. But it remains a resounding yes.
A breeze of intense jasmine coming from a natural garden near the sea, warm and paradisiacal. Jasmines with tiare, jasmines with ylang and sweet, creamy vanilla. A joyful, solar explosion of seduction. Imagine being near an island with turquoise sea and your skin the colour of terracotta powder. Magnificent fragrance, I adored it.
I applied it and within ten minutes I had to order another bottle because it’s not easy to find and I fell in love at first sight. The only thing I’d ask for is more intensity and longevity, but anyway, I now have two and it’s exceptionally delicious.
Terracotta could be one of those feminine perfumes that smell like sun cream and the beach, but, despite belonging to that group, it has something that elevates it above the typical Monoi oil smell (probably due to that sweet creamy vanilla and ylang base). The opening is dominated by a vanilla tiare, which gives way, after a few hours, to an enveloping and clean jasmine, to finish with a vanilla coconut dry-down that I find deliciously edible. Having tested it in several seasons, I believe the flowers are more prominent and last longer in the cold, while the coconut and vanilla are more noticeable when the heat rises. It projects very well throughout its duration, which exceeds sixteen hours in warm weather. Despite evoking summer, I believe the body and elegance of Terracotta make it suitable for all year round and any occasion that is not sporting, from a beach picnic to a cocktail party. It seems perfect as a signature perfume for anyone who loves to smell like the beach. I do not think it has anything that qualifies it as special, but it is made very, very well, and I am glad it is part of my collection. Pleasant: 8/10 Interesting: 4/10 Versatile: 8/10 Original: 4/10
Perfumazoo! It is for summer; I recommend that people who have not liked it try it in warm weather because it changes radically. If you test it in the cold, you will only notice pure jasmine with a touch of tiare, but in the heat, the vanilla and coconut come out and it becomes an incredibly creamy and delicious… enchanting… perfume.
I am filled with sadness writing this, because I really wanted to try it for this summer, but it was a resounding failure. As soon as I applied it to my wrist, I felt a nauseous wave, like when the yolk of an egg is raw and it makes me gag (which is why I don’t eat soft-boiled or poached eggs); that creamy, sticky viscosity gives me nausea. I describe it this way because upon reaching my nose, I literally wanted to vomit. The tiare flower is so piercing that it ‘eats’ the coconut note, and the ylang-ylang ‘eats’ everything else. In the end, it smells like clothes dried in the sun; probably the only thing I wanted to retest was for work or a trip to the coast at my parents’ house. But again, it was a NO for me. I think my skin just can’t handle it, let alone my nose. The worst part is that its longevity is not bad; I noticed it easily for six hours without holding my arm close, then it sits right on the skin. It does not smell like sunscreen or anything summery to me at all, or perhaps it has some creamy note, God knows. It is a sensual scent; I would not say elegant but distinguished, of good taste; I imagine a woman with a spectacular tan, long loose hair, at a sunset party in a cute white dress, drinking cocktails, and obviously not making her stomach turn. Luckily I only bought a decant and it has already been forgotten in the drawer. I suggest trying before buying blind, because I do not think it is for everyone.
As I have become lately (a bit kamikaze on my part), I ordered it blind. When I opened it and sprayed it, I nearly fainted because its opening is super potent; luckily, it changes almost immediately into a BEAUTIFUL scent. I love it, I got it right, it is delicious. THAT SAID, THE OPENING IS STRONG.
The sun, jasmine and a touch of coconut… simply delightful. It is absolutely delicate, elegant and perfect. I can imagine it for a summer afternoon and evening. The combination of jasmine and white flowers with the sweetness of coconut and vanilla is exquisite. I have loved it from the very first day and will forever.
I agree with @Jaionemaite3. The opening confused me, but once it dries down, the scent is exquisite and you can feel the Guerlain quality in every phase. It is very elegant yet wearable. We are in the middle of summer here. Although it is creamy, controlling the sprays makes it very manageable. To my taste, it is exquisite and has good longevity for an EDT.
Its opening is incredibly indolic. The jasmine hits hard if you smell it directly from the atomiser and for the first few seconds after spraying. It is true there is a tiny unpleasant, very carnal note, but that scandalous smell of white flowers doesn’t last and is not felt on the skin at all. On my skin, I immediately detect the ylang-ylang and the coconut. It is a perfume that, after the first impact, calms down and sticks like a summer lotion. Its projection drops immediately within the first hour. I think it is made for hot climates; I used it on cloudy days and it performed less than on sunny, hot days. Definitely not a beast of a perfume; that is not its purpose. It has low to moderate trail and lasts, if at all, 4 or 5 hours. What I like most is its dry-down: resinous vanilla and Guerlain’s signature musk. It is impossible for any other brand to have that finish. That resinous vanilla I love and that crisp musk that does wonders on the skin. On the other hand, I don’t find it spectacular. I have Yves Rocher’s Plein Soleil, with nardos and ylang-ylang, and it smells very similar, along with the performance. Furthermore, it is very similar to the Monoi cologne from the same brand, which is already discontinued. There is no need to hunt for it frantically because there are other very similar fragrances that are worth more.
Simply delicious and pure Guerlain. It is tropical, floral, coconut, and tiare, with memories of paradisiacal beaches, all balanced like a work of art. I’ve been looking for it for years and, although it’s hard to find, I didn’t want to buy blindly. Now in summer, with the heat, it’s perfect. The jasmine is there but discreet, which I appreciate. I don’t detect any vanilla, orange blossom, or citrus notes. I’ve had it for less than a week and have already received many compliments; with other good fragrances, this doesn’t happen. I barely notice it myself, but those who come close ask what wonderful scent this is.
My queen fragrance for summer evenings. Imagine an Andalusian courtyard full of whites: jasmine, tiare, and orange blossom. It’s a delight with a retro touch that is in no way annoying. A classic that never disappoints and lasts on my skin for about 6 or 7 hours without any issues.
Although Terracota smells more expensive than Yves Rocher’s Monoi, they are almost identical. I stick with Monoi: it’s worth it for the price and because it lacks that overwhelming orange blossom note that puts me off. I just don’t like Terracota, I’m afraid.
Pure jasmine! Always, there is no person who loves jasmine and stops to praise the aroma.
Summer memories from when I was little and my parents sent me with my grandparents to spend part of the endless school holidays. White cottage in an Andalusian coastal village, with its small patio full of ceramic pots filled with plants that my grandmother cared for with care. All the neighbouring patios were overflowing with flowers and the women told their days to each other through the low walls while watering their pots every afternoon. I especially remember with nostalgia the way back from the beach with my grandfather when the sun was setting, with a wonder of fragrances from all the patios coming out to the street. Jasmine, orange blossom and later in the evening the night-blooming cereus, so typical of the south, predominated. Then, with my grandmother, still without a shower and full of sea salt and remnants of sunscreen, late in the afternoon we collected the jasmine buds about to open to place them all over the house to sleep protected from mosquitoes. All showered well into the night, we enjoyed the outdoor summer cinema, to which the sea breeze mixed with the exquisite smell of summer flowers arrived. Since then jasmine has been my favourite smell and the moments at the beaches of the south with my grandparents one of my most cherished memories. That is why this fragrance had to be at the top of my collection; discovering it has been a stroke of luck and wearing it is feeling all of that: aroma of delicate white flowers, simple and enjoyed beach days, luminous summers, the sea breeze on August nights in coastal villages, and the warmest embraces I could have received.
Opening: Jasmine, Heart: Jasmine, Base: Jasmine. It smells literally to pure freshly cut jasmine, from start to finish. Where is the coconut vanilla? Ideal for those who love jasmine, if you are not a lover of this note I do not recommend it, you cannot handle it. I like Terracotta, but I would not buy it, I feel there are better perfumes with jasmine like L’Interdit, My Way or Woman RL, which go better with my pH. I’m sorry Terracotta 🙁👎
Terracotta Le Parfum is another great creation by Thierry Wasser. It is a solar perfume, with floral notes that are not always floral, but this formula has sophisticated ingredients like Ylang-ylang, Sambac jasmine, orange blossom, and the distinguished tiaré flower. Definitely it does not open in a sparkling and cheerful way. Terracotta opens warmly, representing the sun warming the skin (created in 2014 for the 30th anniversary of the terracotta makeup). It is not just for summer; it is a warm and sweet fragrance that I also enjoy in autumn and sunny winter days, as the opening is not fresh; I barely detect the bergamot; but it does highlight its florality, accompanied by an exquisite creaminess of coconut and tiaré flower (similar to Frangipani), combined with Ylang-ylang to make it even sunnier and warmer. Vanilla and musk make it wear wonderfully on my skin, transporting me to walking on dunes on a sunny day or being inside an elegant and luxurious hotel in tropical zones. This fragrance does not represent a beach day, nor salty notes, nor sand smelling of bronzing cream. It is not that kind of solar. Terracotta provides warmth. It is a perfume that wraps you in a comforting sun embrace. Longevity on my skin is excellent, reaching 7-8 hours with moderate to light diffusion. It is simply charming. Soft, delicate, feminine and very elegant.
At first there is something I cannot identify, but when it dries it smells literally to pure, realistic jasmine and orange blossom. It doesn’t smell of coconut, which disappointed me, but I would buy it because I am a fanatic of white floral and the scent is so realistic it reminds me of a night walk through the streets of some beach in Alicante or Murcia and it brings me much happiness. Yes, I see it as a very fine perfume and not as relaxed as I would like.
It is a delicious perfume, with very realistic, natural, and fresh jasmines, ideal for hot weather. It accompanies without disturbing. It is not sweet. It could be an aroma for certain ages, over 30, but that is subjective. What a pity it is discontinued.
A delight this perfume, a beautiful jasmine! It is not discontinued, it is available on Amazon at a good price.
There are no words in Spanish to describe my love for this perfume. Total madness. Fragrantica should have an option ‘I am fascinated’, there is no other way to qualify it; it was love at first sight. It is exquisite, warm without being stifling, like having a fur coat around the neck. If I don’t use it, I feel naked and vulnerable. My mother has hundreds of jasmine plants grown, it is my favourite flower, and I can swear the jasmine in this perfume is EXACTLY the same. It’s as if you are wearing a crown of freshly cut jasmine with a little night dew, and the bergamot gives a small initial acidity that prepares the way for the other aromas (does it make sense? I don’t know, I lose my head with this perfume). It has presence, so no more than three sprays, or you’ll suffocate. It has lasted me a good eight hours and sometimes more; I bathed and could still smell it. It has good sillage even at four hours; my friends smelled it without being close, long after spraying it. For some reason, it seems playful to me. It is quite linear on my skin; I never feel the scents overlapping (which doesn’t bother me); they highlight the jasmine, vanilla, and musk greatly. I would buy it millions of times. I have. But it is discontinued, so if I finish the bottle and can’t find more… I don’t know if I could recover psychologically.
Jasmine and nothing else… it brings back memories of my grandmother, her favourite flower, I remember it up to the heavens! ❤️
Version 2024 ‘Les Legendaires’: Thick, heavy florals! My husband noticed it instantly. It’s pure floral, hitting you with full-on Ylang Ylang at first, then sliding into a realistic jasmine with touches of orange blossom. These are yellow and white flowers, dense, fleshy, and possessing their own distinct sweetness, nothing like the vanilla base. They have that typical soapy nuance of these flowers, even a tiny acidic hint reminiscent of mothballs, but on skin it softens with coconut and vanilla, though they aren’t the main notes. They just curb the most aggressive edge; the fragrance retains its strength. After half an hour, nuances of gardenia or tiaré emerge with a fruity sweetness. The sensation is warm and floral, yet neither fresh nor creamy like current trends. After five hours, the flowers blur and merge with a trail of ‘cooked vanilla’ that warms the skin. Is it a solar fragrance? No, unless you count exceptions. It doesn’t smell of the beach, but rather of a dense jungle suffocated by the scent of these flowers (no green or earthy notes, purely floral). I imagine an old palace with golden gardens, perhaps due to the bottle, but it evokes aristocratic elegance. It only resembles current solar perfumes when it dries out completely. It doesn’t smell of sunscreen or a tropical coconut-vanilla blend, nor anything like Hawaiian Tropic. The only thing that comes to mind is Nivea Sun bronzer, though one would need to smell it again to confirm. In summary: it smells exotic, but not ‘tropical’ in the conventional sense. Does it smell of an old lady? I understand the point. I don’t disqualify it, but those opulent flowers can seem dated or ‘mature lady’ to some, just like Chanel No. 5 for its jasmine and ylang ylang. Terracotta doesn’t smell dated per se; it’s timeless, but not youthful. What is its virtue? It is exuberant, high quality, with realistic and sophisticated essences, full of character. It is not ethereal; it makes a presence, projecting sensuality and elegance. Ideal for special occasions, it is very luxurious. These are flowers in their densest facet; you must have your boots on. If you moderate the applications, it becomes more subtle and refined. Intensity and longevity: Potent and impactful opening, which can be off-putting, but it needs to settle on skin, where it integrates and becomes warmer than on blotter paper, which is more soapy. With dense, non-volatile notes, it lingers in a heavy bubble about 50 cm away. It does not cause olfactory fatigue; it feels gentle. If the weather is temperate, it doesn’t overwhelm; in heat or with many layers, it could give a headache. The next day, on the wrist, it still smells of clean, rich soap, more delicate than the opening, with the typical floral and white musk trail of ‘clean laundry’. Blind buy? NOT RECOMMENDED. I haven’t done this in ages; the idea of a realistic jasmine excited me, and the excellent price made me flip a coin, but I was surprised by how warm and forceful the flowers are from the start. I was thinking of a fresh, velvety gardenia and found something else. I might love it, but I am assimilating it because it steps out of my comfort zone. I value that it is totally different from my other white florals (Pitanga Preta, Hollister Wave 2), which are fresh and creamy but nothing like this. It left me bewildered, for the better. It cost me to decipher whether I like it, love it, or am unsettled by it. I tested it every way possible, in layers, even bathing to feel it from scratch, and I believe it is enjoyed more without over-applying or on extreme heat days. A fresh evening breeze enhances it greatly; that is the ideal setting. I am satisfied with this version and love the bottle. I don’t know if the previous one was more potent, but for me, more power would be overwhelming. I think it is just right.