Cologne du 68

Guerlain 68 Cologne I love to cook. I am known for my chicken sausage gumbo, so much so, that people request it for every birthday, potluck, or family gathering I attend. Since a lot of my friends and family are from New Orleans, it’s a tough crowd to please, and also quite an honor that people say mine is the best they’ve ever tasted. They say you can always tell what people really think if they come back for seconds. In New Orleans, gumbo is one of those wonderful dishes that’s served in the top 5-star white glove service restaurants all the way down to the family style roadside diners; it’s both comfort food and haute cuisine depending on how you make it. It looks deceptively simple to make because it’s one of those everything-and-the kitchen-sink recipes, but not everyone gets it right because the secret is in HOW it’s made, not what’s in it, plus that extra somethin’-somethin’ magic juju that each cook adds to make it his or her signature dish. The way the ingredients are combined is what makes the difference between a good or bad gumbo, and that, unfortunately, is something you will never find in a cookbook. When I heard about this Guerlain 68 Cologne with 68 ingredients, I knew I had to try this perfume gumbo. I’ve tried other gumbos before and have not returned for seconds, but this Guerlain is 5-star white glove service AND roadside diner AND second helpings! This perfume is elegant and casual, masculine and feminine. The citrus and light florals makes it familiar, the petitgrain gives it some juju, and the santal anchors it – infact, eachtime I wear it, I get a little different flavor. I love this. I will be wearing this again and again and again. Thank you, Guerlain.

Cologne du 68 Where to begin? At first it was a like, at best. Now that I've used almost half of my bottle in less than a few months, it's the strongest love I have ever felt (save Coromandel & Cinéma). It is of my belief that the best thing a man can do is smell good, and this goes beyond that. Oddly, I feel this is void or the Guerlainade that can either instantly win you over or make you want to set yourself on fire to avoid that particular scent. Anyway you look at it, this is true elegance and I have finally come to recognize that. Its shameful that it's taken me this long to do so. There is definitely light citruses (bergamot, lemon, lime and mandarin to me) but the main players here are iris and lily of the valley to me. For there to be supposedly 68 different aromatics, it comes across as fairly simplistic. That isn't to say it as a bad thing. Sometimes we don't want a N°5 and would prefer a 4711. This is a crossover between the two in regards to complexity. Iris is one of my absolute favourite notes in fragrance and it actually SINGS in this. Various citrus blossoms and herbs make this very easy to blend with any other Guerlain release that has a strong Guerlainade presence. While this is called a 'cologne', I suspect it to be more of an eau de toilette. However, I understand that 'cologne' doesnt necessarily imply eau de cologne strength. Anyway, to cut a long story short, this is the perfect scent for any time and anyone. Even if they don't know it yet ;) ♡ Absolute 10/10

WOW! I love love love this great cologne from Guerlain, the next classical cologne after Eau Imperiale. I first tried it in a Duty free shop back in 2008... I immediately liked it - I recall it being fresh and uplifting - but I was on the run and made a note to self to get a decant in order to better appreciate it. I was wondering why "68" (I thought it was somewhat connected to the '68 huge riots in Europe and was celebrating those perhaps?) just to discover after some internet reading that it contains 68 extracts/notes, herbal and floral! I was really excited. When I got the decant, well... it lasted me just two days. I was so happy to wear that cologne, that I ended up consuming it in a blink of an eye. What should I say? It is fresh, crisp, modern, sheer. Full of citrus notes, green herbal notes, a rose note, a woody base and some magnificent, feminine aldheides on the drydown. Classic, fantastic, great for casual and everyday wear. I got a bottle that lasted me one summer. And they discontinued it. Now, if only Guerlain would stop launching the millionth LaPetiteRobeNoire useless flanker and seriously work on reissuing La Cologne du 68? A fresh but complex cologne like this would sell million bottles. I know there is a Parfum edition issued in 2013, but its not the same fragrance (this Parfum du 68 edition has a different nose behind and is way sweeter and ambery, and is similar to Lalique... ).

Cologne du 68 is one of the most complex "simple" fragrances ever made. It's refreshing and stylish, gentle and unique. Opens with citrus, then became more floral with iris, rose, jasmin, orange blossom...the background is green and herbacious and everything in a fresh way. At first it seems a simple Cologne but more u wear it more details are detectable. It's not easy to compare to other fragrances, to me is a mix of prada l'homme and penhaligon's sartorial but i know it's not a perfect comparison. Better for spring and fall, for 30 and up. Average performance. If u are a fan of hidden gems and something not very ordinary Cologne 68 is a good choice! Guerlain Cologne 68 è uno dei profumi "semplici" più complessi di sempre. Apre agrumato, si evolve nel floreale e continua nell' erbaceo. È una colonia tendenzialmente fresca, rilassante e che si apprezza con più utilizzi. Se siete tipi a cui piace scoprire "tesori" dimenticati allora Cologne 68 vi darà soddisfazioni! Scent-9 Longevity -7 Sillage-7 Uniqueness-8, 5 Versatility -8 Presentation-7 Compliment factor-8 Backup bottle? Yes My vote-9 In one word- gem Alternative - hard to compare to other fragrances

I blind bought this and it is my first try at a fragrance that has a lot of florals, and I have to say I'm very happy with it. Having not really worn anything else that smells as non-masculine as this does the first wearing was slightly hindered with a little self doubt because the opening is the most feminine smelling part to me however after that it's amazing. And given time I love the opening now as well. Its citrus then powdery flowers, makes me feel happy whenever I wear it, perfect for warm spring days not the hottest summer days though, I don't think it has the strength for that. So happy with this, not happy that I found it once it became discontinued. If you're a guy looking for a good first floral fragrance like I was I highly recommend this one while you can still get it.