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.

I just got it today, and is totally out of the ordinary, I would say exclusively for collectors willing to pay the price for it knowing it comes from one of the most prestiged French houses: "Guerlain". I will keep adding about the experience, so far just one spray to get familiar with it... 8 hrs and still smelling..

I can't believe that Guerlain has let this one get away. Someone once suggested that if they had put this in a standard bee bottle, it would have been a best seller. For a scent with so many ingredients it is remarkably charming and balanced. It is one of those rare fragrances that gives me a sense of well being.

Very light skin sent but absolutely lovely. Citrus in the top with some vanilla that is more amber in mood, powdery, light florals. Nothing too sweet but still candied like a cotton candy cloud. Very etherial. The herbs are in there but this is not herbal or balsamic. Smooth and soft.

As It Dries Down On My Skin, It Smells Like Dior Homme Which Is A Plus Because Thats My Favorite. It Contains 68 Notes, Hence The Name :)

This cologne is designed to wear on its own, NOT like Jason declares... . For any decent information, please contact Maison Guerlain!

This is simply a luxurious and classy unisex cologne! Just like its luxuriously classy perfume house! Love it!

i dont think its citrus its oriental also beatiful

Sexy, comforting and delicious.

Follow-up review. There may be 68 or so notes in Cologne du 68, supposedly, but I've learned to stop searching for every single note in a fragrance and just recognize what I truly do smell. Forget the fragrance labelled "Guerlinade", Cologne du 68 IS the Guerlinade. That classic animalic, herbal-vanilla base featured in so many Guerlain classics (Shalimar, Jicky, L'Heure Bleue, Habit Rouge) is the star here. Although, there's no animalism. Just a smooth herbal vanilla/tonka accord. The herbal character comes from the Bouquet de Provence, several herbs such as sage and thyme with some light citrus and orange blossom sprinkled on top. It wears light but lasts a long time, and sort of straddles the line between 19th century dandy and 21st century gourmand. Also, Cologne du 68 contains a wonderful lily/carnation accord that pairs with the vanilla SO well - almost like smelling the stems of the flowers themselves. In total, I'd say Cologne du 68 lasts a good 6 hours on my (fragrance-devouring) skin. There's always a highly trusted brand for something. I trust Apple for music players. I trust Celestial Seasonings for my tea. And I leave the vanillas up to Guerlain. Not only is this one of my favorite fragrances, but I think it's the best vanilla fragrance out there. Try Cologne du 68 if you haven't already.

Absolutely 'Guerlain' style EDT (despite the cologne name it's EDT concentration and lasts a good while). A bizarre concept, featuring 68 ingredients, many of which are not listed here, including all of the base notes! The notes listed above are deceptive, for although they certainly exist (particularly the Mandarin element), they are not indicative of the development of the scent. It feels warm, smooth and balsamic, not 'crisp' as so many colognes. The base contains a typical soft Guerlain combination of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka and Sandalwood which alongside other warm and spicy elements, puts me in mind of the classics 'Vol de Nuit' and 'L'Heure Blueu'. Indeed others have mentioned it's feeling of the now mythical 'Guerlinade' which agree with. Do I like it? I 'sort of like it' at first and then 'absolutely adore it' a few hours into it's journey. The sweetness of the mandarin initially finds me sniffing with a little disappointment, however, the development is truly beautiful as the balsams, woods and spices begin to glimmer through, turning it's initial perkiness into an altogether deeper more sensual experience. Ultimately, I guess that for a woman in long term love with Caron's Eau de Reglisse, everything is going to be second best!

I was wrong in assuming that Eau de Cologne du 68 would be yet another bland, citrus based cologne. With exactly 68 notes in this composition it is far from boring, and its complexity is apparent. It's the perfect mix of fresh citrus and powdery florals. Iris and orange blossom appear to be the most dominant floral notes, further complimented by a vast array of crisp citrus notes including, lime, orange, mandarin orange and bergamot. Eau de Cologne du 68 is of course classified as unisex. I am very pleased with how this fragrance wears on my skin, but I would have to admit that it smells somewhat feminine on me. I would like to smell this on a man just to see how the soft floral notes fare on him. This eau de cologne wears more like an eau de toilette, so you shouldn't have too many issues regarding sillage or longevity. It's also reasonably priced for a Guerlain exclusive, which is always good to know. I would more than likely wear Eau de Cologne du 68 during Spring or Summer. It's a great go-to scent when you can't think of anything else to wear. Eau de Cologne du 68 is surprisingly distinctive, and is a fragrance of excellent quality. I highly recommend.

Lately I've been feeling a little jaded, perfume wise. It's hot and humid in NZ at the moment, my usual vanilla and floral orientals aren't rocking my world at the moment and I've become a little uninspired, to say the least. So at the suggestion of a friend, i am giving citrus fragrances more of a chance over summer, to see whether that reignites my fire. This is gorgeous. Lightly citric, softly powdery and ever so delicately floral, this is a rest for my poor ravaged senses right now. I agree it has edt strength and I wish I hadn't just used the whole sample in one go! All of the notes are so deftly blended, the citrus and powder come to the fore on my skin but I am getting gentle wafts of rosemary and honey, which isn't listed. Damn it, might be another "want" list contender.

I am used to be wow-ed by Guerlain. When someone ask me to suggest/recommend a fragrance house i always reply Guerlain. And while their scents marketed for women are the ones that usually stand out, there are a number of greats in the masculine line as well. From my experience a Guerlain misstep is such a rare syntagma (i would call it an oxymoron) that its mere existence wows. I find 68 a bit boring. Fig, iris and cocoa dominate the scent on my skin, it's all pleasant and flowery nuances soften the experience, but overall i don't get the Guerlain trademark of statement perfumery, of olfactive exuberance, of emotions most vivid distilled into scent. One more (double) oxymoron to finish my thoughts - This is a casual Guerlain I like. ***(**)

A modest beauty, but a beauty it is. A very characteristic product of Guerlain, still I think it is more interesting to me than any other Guerlain before. Being an eau de cologne it is not strong and I regret that, but the scent itself is a wonder and a gem. Soft and fresh this EdC presents itself, with a unique combination of flowers and quite some fruit. No sharpness from citruses, iris or frangipani: a sweet temperance is achieved by linden blossom, jasmin and vanilla. Towards the drydown a subtle herbal concoction of sage and rosemary accompanies this sweetheart home. I, for one, am very impressed.

Bergamot, jasmine, bright, citrus, bit floral, transparent, fresh, natural, Guerlainade. Like to Love. I would definitely wear if I had a full bottle, but not sure I'll go seek it out given I have other similarly pleasant refreshing colognes. But very nice all the same. Testing from Pleasure Scenter Guerlain Sampler #3, next to Allegoria Anisia Bella, which is a bit denser, more floral and feminine and unique while still being very versatile and refreshing. Scent: 7 / Sillage: 6 / Longevity: 5.5