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Mon Guerlain vs Mon Guerlain Intense (Compare)


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Founded by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, French perfume house Guerlain has been producing chic feminine fragrances since 1828. As several Viora London Youtube subscribers have asked for a Mon Guerlain vs Mon Guerlain Intense comparison, we decided to put both fragrances to the test.

I am comparing Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum (2017) with Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense (2019). Both fragrances share the main notes of lavender, iris and vanilla, but whereas Mon Guerlain EDP is floral, vanilla and slightly woody, Mon Guerlain EDP Intense provides additional intensity and depth.

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Mon Guerlain vs Mon Guerlain Intense

Armed with official samples of Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum and Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intens, it’s time to review, test and compare. I have also included my full video review too!

1. Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum
Credit: Guerlain

Review

The oriental woody Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum is the first fragrance within the range, composed as a tribute to the modern day’s femininity.


Perfumers Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk aimed to create a scent that would encapsulate the dreamy and affectionate nature of the woman. This radiant scent, launched at the beginning of 2017, is composed using the best quality raw ingredients.

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum opens with an aromatic odour of lavender entwined with a dazzling citrusy note of bergamot. It is soon enriched by the opulent heart of enticing florals, adding a subtle, powdery sweetness to the blend.

The composition dries down to a warming earthiness of woods and resin, mixed with the distinctive sweetness of coumarin and creamy vanilla notes.

This daring, fresh scent is beautiful all year round and is perfect for either day or evening wear. The fragrance has a reasonably moderate sillage.

Subtly spiced oriental perfume nestles inside the house’s iconic, quadrilobe bottle, the design of which was created back in 1908. Simple, yet luxurious flacon features a transparent topper and an ornamented metallic collar in champagne gold around the neck.

The beautifully sophisticated and perfectly balanced daytime fragrance is like a lazy afternoon in a French province, with a lavender aroma softly lingering in the air. Simply heavenly.

Top Notes:

Lavender, Bergamot

Mid Notes:

Jasmine

Base Notes:

Vanilla, Sandalwood, Coumarin, Benzoin, Liquorice, Patchouli

Seasons & Longevity

Any Season
Longevity 6+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsA beautiful combination of vanilla, lavender and iris that turns heads
ConsDoes not project quite as well as the Intense version

2. Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense
Credit: Guerlain

Review

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense is an oriental woody fragrance, launched by the house in 2019. Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk, the genius noses behind this remarkable scent, celebrate the uniqueness, freedom and sensuality of the woman being. Addictive in its intensity, this fragrance will not go unnoticed.

The first spray of this fragrance fills the room with the aromatic blend of lavender and citrus fruits. This dazzling sweetness is soon overtaken by the delightful heart of jasmine and vanilla, mixed with accords of rose and iris flower.

The rich, musky-woody base, lead by patchouli and coumarin, ground the composition, adding a subtle spicy sweetness to it. Eventually, the perfume dries into a very prominent and beautifully pleasant sweet vanilla and lavender scent.

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense is incredibly long-lasting. It is noticeable on the skin for good 8 hours, leaving a beautiful trail of scent behind.

Suitable for autumn and winter wear this intense, sexy fragrance is more of an evening perfume. It is no doubt a very pleasurable and easy to wear scent.

The deep rose colour liquid comes presented inside the luxurious glass weighty bottle decorated in deep copper-gold.

Beautiful and empowering, this perfume is worth the goddess! Uplift your spirits and reveal your personality through this unique oriental woody elixir.

Top Notes:

Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange

Mid Notes:

Iris, Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla

Base Notes:

Patchouli, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk, Licorice

Seasons & Longevity

Seasons: Autumn, Winter, Spring
Longevity 8+ hours

Benefits & Drawbacks

ProsMore intense than the original and gets lots of compliments
ConsNot an any-season fragrance
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Mon Guerlain Eau de ParfumMon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense
Viora Says… Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum blends bright lavender, sweet vanilla and hints of powdery iris to create a versatile any-season feminine fragrance.Viora Says… Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense is a deeper interpretation of the original scent that’s ideal for eveningwear.

Our Top Pick

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense is my pick of the two. I love the depth of the lavender and iris that is sweetened by vanilla and a touch of wood. Perfect for any slightly dressy occasion.

Mon Guerlain vs Mon Guerlain Intense (Video Review)

Mon Guerlain vs Mon Guerlain Intense Video Review

Conclusion

Overall, Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum and Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense are both incredibly pretty fragrances that perform well. I would say that are quite similar so you only need to purchase one of them in my personal opinion. I went for Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum.

I recommend you try both fragrances in-store and remember to let them both settle for an hour as the vanilla and woods in the intense version takes longer to fully develop than with the original EDP.

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