Liu by Guerlain
Women 1929
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Description
Liu by Guerlain is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1929, this composition was created by the nose Jacques Guerlain. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of aldehydes, neroli and bergamot; a floral and herbaceous heart formed by jasmine, rose and rosemary; and a warm, sophisticated base that combines iris, vanilla, amber and woody notes.
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
511 votes
Season
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263 votes
Time of day
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About Liu
Liu by Guerlain is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1929, this composition was created by the nose Jacques Guerlain. Its olfactive structure unfolds with top notes of aldehydes, neroli and bergamot; a floral and herbaceous heart formed by jasmine, rose and rosemary; and a warm, sophisticated base that combines iris, vanilla, amber and woody notes.
White flowers Flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
130 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
212 votes
Character
Tied for the lead Traditionally feminine / Leans feminine
54 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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Liu was born in the 1920s by the hand of Jacques Guerlain, housed in a black bottle with an Art Deco air. The official legend claims it was created for Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, yet another version tells how Jacques surprised his wife with this fragrance as a response to his rival, Chanel No. 5. Essentially, Liu is the most austere version of that classic. What sets them apart is that distinctive ‘Guerlinade’ note that runs through the entire family of Guerlain perfumes. Comparing No. 5 with Liu is like comparing two twins: they are identical yet behave differently. If No. 5 is Juliette, the wicked and passionate one, Liu is Justine, the unfortunate soul who hides those same attributes beneath a cloak of virtue and purity. This Christmas, Guerlain has taken Liu out of its trunk with a limited-edition makeup launch and the fragrance in body mist; the classic returns.