Idylle by Guerlain

It is true that it smells like Narcisse from 2009, but beware: to give a proper opinion, you must wear it, not just test it. Idylle is another level, unique and deep. It wasn’t love at first sight; I found it melancholic and wintry, but over time I realised it is more than that. It even deceived me with the raspberry note, which I hate! Great Guerlain.

An explosion of floral notes full of charm and elegance! In my opinion, it is for a mature woman, nothing youthful or overly sweet, but rather a classy floral and fruity scent. If you wear it to work, no one will go unnoticed.

A beautiful bouquet of florals where the lychee note adds a lovely sweetness, leaving a very feminine trail.

I refused to buy it because it reminded me too much of the old Narcisse, although I adore Guerlain and collect many perfumes. However, Idylle stands out more in its floral notes and the musk does not dominate; it is feminine, delicate and romantic. The bouquet of rose and valley lily, with lilac, jasmine and peony, dances over a musky base with a juicy touch of lychee and raspberry that adds sweetness and realism. Better late than never, lucky to find it vintage and add the EDT from the same year, a true idyll.

One of my favourites that does not go unnoticed. It is pure elegance and lasts quite a while on my skin. Sweet but not cloying.

I ordered this perfume as a gift when I was 12 because I adored Gardenia and wanted to smell like flowers. My father took me to the perfumerie, and the assistant showed me Idylle; I fell in love at first sight. It is exquisite, delicate, refined and elegant, very fresh and never aggressive. It evokes tenderness and femininity. I still wear it for lunches, work dates or informal meetings with friends. It’s not because it’s not a bombshell—it definitely is! But it’s not meant to stand out or draw attention.

A work of art bottled as perfume. Idylle is romantic, elegant, cheerful and luminous, conveying love and joy. It opens with the sweetness of freesia and the tartness of lychee with raspberry. In the heart, the rose enters, and truly, I have never felt a rose so real as here; it seems to smell of petals freshly plucked, along with lily of the valley and lilies, a lovely bouquet as fresh as cut this morning. At the end, the rose stands out. Its sillage is medium to large, and on my skin the longevity is impeccable, over 10 hours. It is very beautiful, pleasant to most, feminine and timeless. Nothing to do with today’s cloying ‘fruity-florals’ nor the bombs of the 80s and 90s. It has the substance to become a classic. It is versatile, works in cool weather but looks great in warm environments. It suits both casual and formal occasions, matching a ballgown. It is striking enough to stand out but with delicate refinement. For me, it is the perfume of Aurora, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, transmitting fairy-tale magic, a distant kingdom and a happy ending. In my opinion, one of Guerlain’s best creations, definitely one of my great favourites and essentials.

This is the first time I have smelled a perfume and bought it the same day. Normally, I take at least a day to observe the evolution on the blotter and on my skin, then return to the shopping centre and repeat the process to decide if it’s worth it. In the case of Idylle, it captivated me without thinking. The first impression of the top notes is not to my liking, but very quickly, in about twenty seconds, Idylle begins to reveal its beauty, which in my opinion increases in the heart phase. Although I prefer fruity-florals, I was looking for something different; Idylle intrigues me, and suddenly I feel I need a break from the scent and again I feel… wow! It seems delicious. Also, the special edition bottle (Bee bottle) created in 1853 is very pretty; I adore vintage cosmetic and perfumery packaging. I think the risk was worth it!

Finally, I have it in my collection again! In my country it is quite expensive but worth every cent, it is delicious and so refined, elegant and feminine; I am fascinated. It smells very fresh and juicy with lychee at first, then roses and other flowers, all so natural that I find nothing artificial in it. It is sweet, but not too much, and the scent changes, becoming creamy, sensual but without losing elegance and class. Idylle is my favourite because it was the perfume I wore on my wedding day; smelling it transports me back to that happy day, my husband waiting for me at the altar, the champagne and strawberries, the flowers and the elegance of a special and unique occasion, to love, to hope, to innocence and faith. I think Idylle will always accompany me to relive those happy memories; even if I try and buy more perfumes, I will always return to my idyllic love that reminds me of it. It is a tear of happiness for me. The scent of Idylle has no age, but it does have an occasion and should always be special, related to romance. Immediately, I think of a princess-cut wedding dress, diamonds and romantic makeup, but also fine lingerie full of lace, and why not? Hospital clothes, because it was in the hospital where I met and fell in love with the man of my life… Oh Idylle, you are love, innocence, joy, hope!

Pure elegance! I recommend it for sophisticated, elegant and sensual women. The best of my collection!

Rich scent and it suits my grandmother perfectly; it’s floral, sweet, cheerful and fresh, very youthful.

I bought it thinking it was equal to or better than Narciso Rodriguez and it’s nothing like it; it smells very sweet, so I had to give it to my sister.

Pleasant sophistication: it’s a lighter and more refined version of Narciso Rodriguez’s For Her. It smells clean and musky, but with cheerier, sweeter and golden notes; less dry and powdery. It’s more subtle, floral, romantic and feminine. It’s a leading perfume: everyone likes it, it’s kind, comforting, pretty, delicate and classy, although it lacks its strong personality and its longevity is limited. USAGE: All year round / daytime / daily / formal / city. BOTTLE: A 9. It’s unique and reminds me of the Eiffel Tower; it seems a worthy representative of that city because it’s refined, optimistic and luminous. Guerlain are masters of packaging, they add a mystical value to the contents.

Very elegant fragrance, it doesn’t go wrong anywhere and you feel comfortable wearing it: it’s a cool, sensual and distant floral chypre… it’s neither sweet nor bitter, it’s like a shower of flowers on the skin. Its trail is moderate and its longevity very good. It’s like wearing a white gold choker with moonstones. I love it, it’s one of Thierry Wasser’s best creations.

Idylle is love made into perfume. It’s the feeling of butterflies in the stomach, the scent when looking at the loved one and the heart racing. It’s warm, romantic, feminine and elegant. It’s a love song, unforgettable. A love story ♡ Longevity: 9.10 Sillage: 10/10.