Guerlain Epices Exquises

Mostly warm baking spice, in the cinnamon and clove family. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on cardamom and pink pepper, moves through black pepper, and settles on sandalwood, oud and patchouli.

• cardamom: cool green spice with an aromatic, almost soapy lift
• pink pepper: light rosy pepper that sparkles rather than burns

It lasts well and sits close to the skin after the first hour.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.