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Candide Effluve by Guerlain (1922): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Guerlain/Candide Effluve

Candide Effluve by Guerlain

Fragrance / 1922

Candide Effluve

FEMININE

8.0/ 1038 ratings

FloralCitrusWoody

Spicy

Sweet

Released: 1922
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Jacques Guerlain

Candide EffluveGuerlain

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley

Base notes

Other recorded notes

Angelica Orris Root Amalfi Lemon Vanille

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Spicy

Sweet

Powdery

Oriental

Earthy

amber

aromatic

vanilla

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.0 / 10

Sillage6.1 / 10

Value10.0 / 10

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Day100%

Night83%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female0%
Unisex100%

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Frequently asked

What does Candide Effluve by Guerlain smell like?+

Candide Effluve by Guerlain features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Heliotrope, and Violet at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang at the heart, Amber and Iris in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Candide Effluve?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Heliotrope, Violet, and Lilac. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin, Patchouli, and Lily Of The Valley. Base notes: Amber and Iris.

Is Candide Effluve for men or women?+

Candide Effluve by Guerlain is designed for women.

Who created Candide Effluve?+

Candide Effluve was created by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain.

When was Candide Effluve released?+

Candide Effluve by Guerlain was launched in 1922.

What fragrances are similar to Candide Effluve?+

Fragrances similar to Candide Effluve include Guerlinade by Guerlain, 180 Ans de Créations 1828-2008 by Guerlain, L’Heure Bleue Extract by Guerlain, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette by Guerlain, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Candide Effluve by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Candide Effluve was launched in 1922. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. The fragrance features Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Benzoin, Angelica, Orris Root, Tonka Bean, Vanille, Lilac, Amber, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Vetiver and Patchouli. Candide Effluve perfume is the work of Jacques Guerlain from 1922. The perfume was re - launched as an exclusive and limited edition in 2007. The composition is oriental - floral with a heady vanilla base. It includes notes of bergamot, lemon, ylang-ylang, lilac, jasmine, orris root, angelica, patchouli, vetiver, benzoin, tonka bean, heliotrope, amber and vanilla. Vintage bottle is signed by Baccarat design.