Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense

Let me just say I never did backup bottles because I mostly kinda roll with the latest trends and the older a perfume gets the cheaper - usually(!), but when I discovered the Mon By Guerlain lineup...I needed backup bottles on top of back up bottles on top of backup bottles. I feel like a squirrel that needs to save up as many acorns of this as possible because she knows a long, cold, winter is coming one day. Lol I NEVER want this scent to leave my life. I am so scared they will take this from me like a previous signature scent another brand dc'd, reformulated, then put back out like I couldn't smell the difference. When the sales lady sprayed the reformulation on me and I smelled it, I remember I looked back up at her with that face of contempt and simultaneously took a huge step backwards as if she had slapped me across the aisle, it was THAT different lol. I mourn the loss of that perfume constantly when I look at it missing on the vanity where it sat for so long. THAT can NOT happen to this one! I refuse to live in that world. Lol And they dc the MGs like they're nothing. Floralle is gone, Exclusif, EdT, Bloom of Rose EdT, probably forgetting 2 or 3 and may they RIP and hopefully come back one day in their legendaires lineup (isn't that what its called? All the ones in the inverted heart bottles?). But I want them to bury me with a bottle of this. Lol So elegant. So classy. So unique, but not so "unique" you give an, "Im not like the other girls" try hard vibe kind of "unique". So feminine. So beautiful. It makes me feel like the woman I want to be and hope I am. I love that Jeremy called it "what a wife smells like". Is that not the highest compliment from a man? Lol Whatever that means. I think everyone's wife smells different but I guess he meant in his head his imaginary wife smells like MG. Which is really nice because no one wants to smell like the side hoe. LOL I have so many perfumes by now my husband has stopped trying to remember a single one of the names long, LONG ago which is for the best because he might start looking at the price tags if he starts hearing names he recognizes lol thank god Guerlain is a bit more fancy than his taste in perfume maisons and he's never heard of them because I've bought 4 of the MGs and 2 backup bottles lol but, whenever I wear this one, he says, "Oh! You're wearing my favorite one today! Come sit..." so even though he's not interested in the brand name he certainly loves what the brand did, as he attacks my neck with his face. I'd wear this anytime anywhere for the rest of my life and if indeed I had to pick only one perfume to wear the rest of my life...this is her, hands down. I've been wearing and collecting perfume since middle school, worked in a perfume outlet store when I was a teenager (yes, remember those before they went online?!) I remember I was working the counter at Rue 21 in 2005 and a lady came in and I've only done this once in my life, because it's considered awkward to be all like "you smells soooo good" to a stranger where I live, I asked what perfume is that? It was Sunflowers by EA. I went on my lunch break and went down to the perfume outlet, bought Sunflowers for like $12 and asked if I could work there instead and it was on after that. I've never stopped collecting over the years and this one is just the perfect all arounder you could knock anything out of the park with this. Work, school, dates, chilling at the house, "wifeing" lol, I'd even wear this to the club OR the country club. Masterpiece. Our generation's, "Jicky (with lavendar wings)".

A modern classic. So beautiful. Absolutely stunning perfume. In 50 years time people will talk about Mon Guerlain like they do Chanel No5, Shalimar, Samsara, Poison, etc and lots of people will say "I prefer the intense version" while others will say the OG is better. I've left a review before when I didn't actually have it but I'd had a sample when it first came out. I remember feeling so posh and beautiful when I wore it. Now I've got a full bottle and it's just as lovely, albeit a bit different, as I remembered. I wasn't good at picking out notes and stuff then so I just remember a thick, sort of creamy/powdery sweet floral with liquorice. It is kinda that but it's much more too. It makes sense that there's two vanillas here because it's like there's the non gourmand vanilla (reminds me of the vanilla in Gentle Fluidity Gold), which makes up the main body of the scent, and then there's a sweeter gourmand vanilla in the background. I don't get loads of liquorice but it's there, it just blends in to the lavender so well that it's hard to tell them apart. The lavender isn't as strong in this one, it's much fresher in the original but this is more vanilla forward than lavender. Then there's the mid notes of rose, iris and jasmine. They're subtle but have a velvety feel. I can smell powdery orris even though it's not listed. When it's dried down it has a sort of lotion vibe, it's creamy, sweet and comforting. The patchouli is very subtle here, at least to me anyway, it's covered by creamy vanilla so it's not sharp. It's there though and I can notice it more than I originally thought. It reminds me of the patchouli in Allure, how that's more subtle than say something like Coco Mademoiselle. Same with the sandalwood, it's definitely there when I look for it but otherwise everything is just blended so well it's hard to pick things out. I eventually get the fuzzy, creamy, sweet, musk that ties everything together and rounds it all out. It's classy, comforting, sweet, floral, herbal, smooth, and just beautiful. Performance is decent but not as good as I'd like, unless I go noseblind to it. I don't think it's as strong as others have said. I'd say it's versatile enough to wear for work, a meal, a date, a wedding, shopping, sitting at home with a blanket and a good book, anything really. Not sure about clubbing but I suppose it would work. It's timeless. It doesn't follow any trends. It'd suit anyone of any age. I could see it maybe being a bit mature for someone really young but only in the sense they might not like it. It wouldn't feel out of place on someone really young. I kinda see what people mean by the Angel comparison, it's the patchouli mixed with the sweeter notes but they're very different overall and I'd never mistake one for the other. I think people who absolutely hate Angel could still love this and vice versa. Angel might be too sickly sweet and patchouli heavy for some, the patchouli can smell dirty. This might be too subtle and fresh from the lavender.

This is glorious, one of my absolute favourite perfumes. It is the most seductive and sexy aromatic vanilla. I feel like there is more vanilla in this than in the original. It's a sweet, spicy, creamy, buttery, rich and powdery vanilla. The base notes give the most seductive and dreamy dry down. It smells expensive. I also own Mon Guerlain and Mon Guerlain Florale and this is my favourite, followed by the original. It is so recognisably Guerlain from start to finish. Guerlain really are the masters of vanilla! I get a little nod to Shalimar from this, but only from the spicy Guerlain vanilla. No leather or smoke here to my nose. I have two bottles, one is slightly aged and matured, this bottle is much more intense, sweeter and denser and the vanilla is much richer and buttery. The colour of the perfume is also darker and deeper, the newer one is a much brighter and vibrant pink. Longevity is wonderful, I get a full days wear from it and no need to re spray. I once wore this and must have got some on the neck on one of my dressing gowns. I don't know how long later it was, days or weeks, but I picked up the dressing gown to wear it and it had the most beautiful and addictive scent, I couldn't stop smelling it. It took me some time to work out what was on it as it had dried down so much, but I'm certain it was either this or the original Mon Guerlain. I have received lots of compliments when wearing this, from both men and women. Sillage is quite strong, I know it leaves a strong scent trail and can fill a room with only 2/3 sprays, one on wrist and one/two on neck as colleagues have commented they can smell this as soon as they walk into a room, even when when I have left the room, so be careful around overdoing it. I would say it better suits colder weather, it's just so warm and cosy and I feel like it has the potential to be a little cloying in warmer weather. I love the bottle too, it's very feminine and classy. The juice is a lovely bright and vibrant pink. It would look beautiful on a dresser. I like the different collars on the bottle and different colours of the perfume itself. However - when you own several and store them inside a dark box, it is hard to see which fragrance is which, but I really don't mind as I like the continuity of the bottles. This is a Guerlain vanilla masterpiece. I will always have this in my collection for however long it exists and I will be heartbroken if it ever gets discontinued or reformulated!

Whoever compared Mon Guerlain Intense with a warm mother's embrace is spot on! I blind bought it and received it today, after giving away my original Mon Guerlain years ago (I wasn't wowed anymore), and I must say this is super beautiful and I love it! Mon Guerlain Intense is a safe (unless you hate lavender), calm (yet projecting), luxurious (smells decadent but put together), vanilla-lavender potion. On my skin, both the vanilla and the lavender are amped up, and I do not perceive much of a liquorish note (thank gawd because I'm not a fan). I can also smell the powderiness of the Iris and a lingering sweet/musky floral note, but it's so well blended that I cannot distinguish the flowers or even assign them a color (e.g. yellow, white, red), which is strange because my skin always amps up the jasmin (but I guess the lavender takes over). I ALSO get that "white chocolate' like note (that people mention often) after about an hour of wear, which is super delicious, comforting, and it also gives it a slightly gourmand twist. For me this is a daytime perfume (though you could certainly wear it at night for both classy and informal outings), best suited for weekend wear (lunches, birthdays, restaurants, events of all kinds), but you could also rock this in the office if you don't overspray (as it is quite sweet and can be cloying). I get about 8 hours on my skin with a strong projection and scent trail during the first 2-3 hours (with 6 sprays on moisturized skin). All in all, Mon Guerlain Intense is a stunning, ultra feminine, and well blended composition for those of us who like to smell pretty, approachable, warm, mature (without being old) and super classy in Spring, Winter and Autumn (this is not suited for summer).

EDITED MARCH 2025: I'm actually on my third 100ml bottle of Mon Guerlain Intense in less than six months. The more I experience this fragrance, the more I appreciate and love it. I am enjoying Mon Guerlain Intense MUCH more this time 'round (third time-third 100ml bottle) versus my earlier go-arounds with the fragrance. This perfume is actually really lovely, it is. But you MUST love FLORALS to enjoy this perfume. Lavender specifically. Mon Guerlain Intense is undoubtedly a warm & smooth, woody, vanilla-based fragrance. The EdP opens with heavy aldehydic florals (jasmine & lavender) and (some) citrus notes. And while I am NOT at all a fan of lavender fragrances, the lavender and opening florals in Mon Guerlain Intense are exceptionally well-balanced and well done. The development (mid & base notes plus dry-down) of MGI is what REALLY tugs at my soul. Beautiful, smooth, leafy, dry, patchouli emerges with more florals, some vanilla and a sweet hay note (which I imagine is the coumarin). There is a touch of amber in the base notes, along with warm sandalwood and musk. Over time, all the perfectly balanced notes harmonize and play off one another. The end result is really beautiful. IMHO, the perfect balance of jasmine & lavender, the musky-sandalwood base and the addition of coumarin maintain the perfume's youthfulness, freshness and definite mass-appeal. Duration is LONG and silage is moderate. I can see how some might find this perfume headache inducing, or even cloying. If this is a concern, I'd lightly apply...

The best mainstream vanilla, in my opinion. It opens with a certain dose of almost masculine freshness, something cool and dark. This dark touch is not heavy at all, it's simply refreshing (probably in combination with the citruses, which are not straightforward at all to my nose), but obviously hiding a certain depth, luring you in. As these top lavender/liquorice layers unfold, the fragrance warms up considerably, overtaken by powdery sweetness. The base gradually reveals itself and it is a delicious, slightly smoky, Shalimar-ish vanilla, resulting in a nutty, powdery, earthy, sensual drydown which lingers on your skin for hours. It's probably the addition of tonka, iris and patchouli (and likely other elements my nose can't identify) that enrich this chewy, "raw" vanilla. The florals are not too prominent to my nose, they rather add a certain "wet" touch, contrasting the powderiness. In comparison to the original edp, I find the Intense to be much superior. I perceive the edp as a relatively "flat", unexciting, albeit sophisticated pink sweetness. The Intense, on the other hand, has more depth to it and its sweetness is kept in line by other elements. That's probably why I can wear it in the heat, whereas I used to struggle with the regular edp in the summer (I'm not an oversprayer, though). This is very womanly and luscious, yet not too assertive. It is slightly blurry (for the lack of a better word), soft and tender, but with an edge. A great introduction to Guerlain.

Oh, my goodness, this perfume is drop dead gorgeous. Instantly in my top five forever and always. I haven’t instantly connected with a perfume like this since I tried Burberry Her. I can't explain the way this perfume makes me feel. Nostalgic, vulnerable, beautiful, stubborn and everything that makes me a woman. Let me try to explain without gushing or oversharing... The original Mon Guerlain was one of my favourite perfumes when I was younger, but the man who bought it for me turned out to be a monster and was very abusive. From then on, I couldn’t bear to to be reminded about what his idea was on how I should dress and smell like, and while I finished my bottle, I never wanted to return to those memories. I was gifted this for Christmas by a family member, and I’ve fallen head over heels for Mon Guerlain Intense. She’s bolder and more assertive somehow than before, but she’s still soft. Still a romantic at heart. Still believes in the fairy-tale. Airy lavender with a cool masculine edge with the plushest vanilla. Heavenly... Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, this perfume makes me remember and forget everything at the same time. It reminds me to be vulnerable, but also that I survived and am a stronger woman. I would never give that man credit, but I went from a woman who believed she couldn't survive without him, to someone who has evolved and is actively trying to do good in this world. I’ll never be without this gem now.

Mon Guerlain Intense is beautiful, but it's similar enough to OG Mon Guerlain--of which I have a nearly full bottle--that I don't think I need it. I agree with the reviews saying that it's essentially the same as the OG formulation, only with less lavender and more vanilla (possibly more tonka too). If someone isn't fond of lavender, I would recommend the MG Intense because it isn't as dominant; however, for me part of what made MG so special is that prominent lavender note, which gives what might otherwise be a hyperfeminine perfume a bit of the barbershop fougère vibe. MG Intense still has the lavender, but the overall effect is rounder and less crisp, a little fuzzier and more femme. Undeniably pretty, though, and very recognizably a flanker of MG--in fact, if I were to smell this in the wild, I might think it was regular MG, depending on how far along into the drydown the wearer was. Update: The iris is coming through on my skin now, and it's so, so beautiful. I don't smell it as much in the original MG, probably because the lavender note is so strong that it knocks it out, but whoa--this is one gorgeous iris, and it makes me think I'll probably run through this travel sprayer pretty quickly. I might say that this flanker is now tied with the original, although I personally can't rationalize having full bottles of both.

This is a new favourite and I don't say that lightly. I've been a gourmand lover for years but as time has gone on, I've started appreciating more green and aromatic scents. I was specifically looking for something that smelt like Champneys - Slumber, Awake and Calm, but perfume (seriously Champneys, you are sleeping on some major money by not making even EDT's!). Mon Guerlain Intense, is pretty close to Slumber. There's a large plume of lavender, bergamot and patchouli initially. But it quickly dies down into what I wish it would remain as intensely for longer. A beautiful powdery iris, gentle, sweet vanilla and resins, musky, soft lavender and a tonka blanket. It smells like a spa. Like Slumber. A luxury spa product that doesn't give you a headache. Base is warm resin, wood, vanilla and musk. It doesn't shout or demand attention, but you can't stop smelling it or chasing it on your skin. On clothing you get a much more clean and crisp fragrance from the bergamot, lavender and jasmine notes. It's much fresher. On skin it's divine. Both together, fantastic. I only wish Intense meant longer lasting, as it seems to fade to base super quickly and become almost a skin scent. This is firmly a new obsession. I hope I can find a fragrance that is stronger, has more lasting power, but the same balance. I adore this as is though.

I ordered a decant, and when I first opened the package before even spraying it, it smelled like the most delicious, expensive vanilla marshmallow scent in the world.... just heavenly! When I tried it on my skin and clothing, the licorice and patchouli notes were front and center, even overwhelming for my personal tastes. Fortunately, it's just a matter of minutes before the other notes begin to develop and shine. It's a rich, deep vanilla vs. a powdery vanilla. I agree with others in that the lavender here is "more polished and smooth" than that found in Burberry Goddess, but I enjoy her as well. This is now one of my favorite vanillas ever, and I look forward to buying a bigger bottle when I can afford it. :) ** Update 9/6/25 - I ordered a 3.3 oz for a great price during Jomashop's labor day sale, and no regrets whatsoever upon receiving it today! It's safe to say it's replaced Black Opium Le Parfum as my favorite fragrance. It's confident and bold, yet soft and comforting. My husband and kids love it and think it's so soothing and pretty.

I know a lot of women don’t appreciate lavender in their perfumes. Although, I think lavender makes a ladies’ fragrance a boss lady scent. So if that’s your turn off, turn away now! Once you get past the first five minutes of the lavender blast, the vanilla here is in fact the rich Shalimar vanilla. The sweet cherry-like drydown thanks to benzoin, sandal and pachouli, takes the cake! The cherry-vanilla duo stays through the wear, as the other notes come and go. I feel like this would be perfect for winter brides. Or to wear at formal events where one needs to evoke main-character energy. She’s classy. A Cadillac among cars. The Aishwarya Rai of perfumes, she’s commanding and timeless in a world chasing trends. Pro tips: Layer with fewer sprays of Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Scarlet for a great day time twist. We’re talking a sexy combination of sweet and tart cherries here. Layer with a few sprays of a lighter sandalwood frag like BBW Fields at Midnight for a dinner/date to make up for the deficiency of sandalwood in MG and make it slightly bolder.

This scent is amazing. It's very 'rich woman who wears designer clothes and carries a handbag worth more than my car while lunching at the Savoy'. It's very high-class and sophisticated smelling. I've never smelled YSL Libre Intense (I really dislike the original Libre so I've never bothered smelling the flankers) but for me, it's one of the better 'mature' scents out there. Not to say it doesn't suit all ages (I don't believe in age limits for scent), but I do think it would appeal more to older women, above 30. It lasts for along while and has pretty strong projection so be careful on multiple sprays. For me, it's floral and vanilla-y first before anything else. I don't smell licorice at all. Definitely not unisex at all. This is a very feminine scent. I would say it has a classic perfume sorta vibe. Not old-fashioned, but to me, definitely something you can imagine a 1950s Hollywood starlet wearing. This is, for the most part, completely unlike what I usually go for but it's just such a pretty, strong scent that I can't help loving it.

Wow wow wow! Vanilla bomb 🍦🍨💣💣 Totally wasn’t expecting this fragrance to be so vanilla forward but I am pleasantly surprised as a vanilla lover. I haven’t been impressed with most of the vanillas I’ve tried as of late (vanilla 28, nebras, cheirosa 62, Casablanca etc) all smell cheap, stale and not at all blended smoothly. This only became apparent when I smelled much better. This is one of the much better 🥳🥳 Yes I agree, at very first spritz you get vanilla extract that’s been sitting for years. Deep, resinous, full bodied POW in your face vanilla extract. That dissipates in about 30 seconds and then you get the most smooth delicious vanilla with a dab of lavender that keeps everything calm and beautiful 😍😍 This smells like the woman I dreamed of being as a little girl. Her style and aura is completely effortlessly feminine. I love a good femme bomb and this is it. One of the best vanillas I’ve smelled so far out of the designer realm. It’s definitely worth its 4.3 rating and hype. So happy I own a full bottle 💝💝

Possibly the best lavender-vanilla-licorice combo. Intoxicating, rich, sweet, deep, powerful and very addictive. Slightly powdery and spicy in the same time. It has been launched a few years ago and I don’t think you can find anything similar from other brands! It kept itself apart from the generic creations that flooded the perfume market in the past years. Mon Guerlain Intense and Thierry Mugler’s Alien Essence Absolue were my top picks for cold weather or when I needed a mood boost. Before all the niche stuff, these were it! Not that they smell alike, but both are very intense and enveloping and they gave me so much joy wearing them! Suitable for the fall and winter because it’s so rich and strong, it’s absolutely phenomenal. It’s an outstanding scent and that should be in everyone collection as other classics from houses like Chanel or Dior. Timeless classic... This, Champs Elysees and Teracotta (for spring and summer) are my all time favourites from Guerlain. Elegance in a bottle!!

In my humble opinion, the best Guerlain scent launched in the last ten years! A masterpiece of perfume created by a designer brand that decided to offer a lavender dominant perfume to us, ladies. Obviously, the vanilla and tonka beans are heavily concentrated in the composition, not just the lavender. As are the licorice, iris, patchouli and resins, but at a lower concentration. I think if I were to recommend someone new to perfumery a designer scent (and only one) that would be a stand out, Mon Guerlain Intense might be the number one that would pop into my mind. It’s one of those classic, timeless, elegant and beautiful fragrances that everyone should have... Nothing polarising or challenging about it. As a vanilla lover, I might come across as biased, but this is sooo good! And lasts, gets me compliments and it’s not massively overpriced like the ones from the Art&Matiere collection! It’s not the best perfume in the world, but it’s a really good, multifaceted vanilla.

While I may not have been impressed with the first Mon Guerlain and its subsequent flankers, I think Guerlain finally did this one right! They should have done the Intense version as the first Mon Guerlain and it would have been a huge success from the very beginning. This, IMO, is one of Guerlain's best modern creations, the true gem that makes all the other recent releases for the women's line pale in comparison. I tested it last night and couldn't stop sniffing my wrist, it was so damn good with its creamy, rich buttery vanilla, beneath which I could detect a cherry/almond aroma, most probably from the mix of licorice and coumarin. Guerlain still has the best vanilla you can find, also the longevity of the Intense version is above reproach. This perfume has character, depth, complexity and an uplifting quality I have rarely encountered in other fragrances. No wonder it was voted on Fragrantica as the best 2019 fragrance for women. It deserves to become a classic!

Out of the Mon Guerlain line the EDP Intense is hands down the most successful one. Although I like the Sparkling Bouquete and Bloom of Rose iterations as well. The Florale version is really a total miss for me, as it smells the worst kind of indolic you can imagine, close to fecal! In the EDP Intense, though, I like the really refined Guerlain mixing and blending of notes that somehow creates something very unique to this House only! It's indescribable, really, something airy and powdery and ephemeral, like a pink silk scarf... But when I say powdery, Narciso Poudree is also powdery, but it's a slap in your face, obvious and a bit vulgar type of powder, if you know what I mean. Not as sophisticated as Guerlain can do. Not even a very well blended Favourite by Penhaligon, which I love, is giving me this je ne sais quoi that Guerlain creates with their powdery scents. Once you spritz this on your hand in Sephora you can't stop smelling it. An absolute winner!

Bought a large sample of this over a year ago. Wore it on occasion throughout the year and took it on trips. For most of that time it didn’t have strong lasting power on me and felt too vanilla-forward...I hated to admit it but it fell a little flat. However this winter I sniffed the last few sprays in my atomizer, and NOW we’re talkin. The lavender actually has strength, depth and substance and isn’t drowned by the vanilla, and the vanilla is more interesting too. Overall all the other notes have strengthened and intensified, gotten more sophisticated and it was SO worth the wait. This will last long and project just enough. It totally holds up to what so many have raved about. Comforting, feminine, “wifey” vibes. Signature worthy for sure. I know lots of people can enjoy this without needing to wait over a year for it to macerate lol, that’s just what it took to catch my eye. Maceration and aging is no joke y’all

This is so beautifully done. The first initial spray opens up bright and with lots of lavender, then turns into a cozy, velvety vanilla and tonka bean dry down with hits of the original lavender. There's that sophistication that Guerlain carries out so well. The scent is not too sweet, preventing it from becoming too juvenile. It's perfect for those who like vanilla with an edge, not just pure gourmands. You're not going to smell like a cake with this but if you're into the likes of Diptyque Eau Duelle or Burberry Goddess, this would be a great choice.The trend for the past few years in perfumery has been photo-realistic gourmand and going back to Mon Guerlain has been such a breath of fresh air from smelling like cookie dough. I feel like a mother and wife wearing this - in a good way, of course. It makes me think of a comforting, safe person. I hope Guerlain never discontinues this.

I was at the mall and stopped by Bloomingdale’s to buy Shalimar Souffle, and the staff there told me I was the third person that day to ask about Guerlain and that they really think they should carry it given how popular it is, and suggested I check Sephora. Unfortunately, I didn’t find Souffle at Sephora, so I decided to give Mon Guerlain Intense a try (I already own the original), and oh my, my... it’s deep, mysterious, sexy, sassy-classy. I’ve never agreed with the whole “this is a mature scent” vs. “this is for young people” thing. It’s really about your taste and personality. I’ve seen teenagers pull off Trésor, and older women rock Viva La Juicy. This one though is all about attitude. It’s almost like it has a dress code and personality type - strong, confident, well-put-together woman. I’ve never smelled a Guerlain fragrance that didn’t impress me.