Mon Guerlain Florale

As a collector of Guerlain I was curious about the Mon Guerlain line, but as an admirer of their more exclusive and classic fragrances (Mitsouko will always have my heart, and so many of their L'art et la matière scents are to die for), I was also highly skeptical of these new offerings. Though I admit I was a bit drawn in by their amazing ad campaign featuring Angelina Jolie (whose vibes I appreciate more than her acting skills), what finally tipped the scales was all the fanfare Mon Guerlain was receiving for reinvigorating interest in lavender as a key note in feminine perfumes. My first Guerlain love was Jicky, which also foregrounds lavender, though the olfactory harmonies are vastly different, and certainly more of an acquired taste nowadays. I had also already sampled YSL Libre, with ambivalent impressions. Since many have said that Libre was trying to capitalize on the immense success of MG's lavender renaissance, I was even more intrigued. So I decided, with great eagerness, to give the Mon Guerlain line a try! Sorry for the lengthy preamble! As for MG itself, I've managed to test the EdP, the EdP Intense, Sensuelle, and Florale (the extrait sounds lovely but it seems devilishly difficult to find). I haven't yet been able to sample the Bloom of Rose iterations, but I'm a bit tired of the direction rose has taken in mainstream perfumery recently. The original MG was nice but too unremarkable, too demure. I actually really liked the Intense version, but the there was something about the tonka and patchouli that were a little too stifling for me. The Sensuelle was nice, and I was surprised to actually find the lavender a bit stronger in it; however, they really amplified the sweetness in that flanker, to my dismay. It was the only one that registered as slightly artificial to my nose, and the performance wasn't great. Florale, however, is absolutely delightful. Some have called it the least interesting of the group, but I find it the most sublime, the most well balanced. Lavender and vanilla is, at bottom, a jarring marriage: the dry, crispy, aromatic lavender does not exactly jive with the smoothly sweet depth of the vanilla. In the original MG, this gap is bridged with a powdery iris-tonka-jasmine accord. In the Intense, the iris is dialed down and the tonka amped up; they are both powdery notes, but iris tends to be more light and leathery (sometimes soapy) whereas tonka leans more dark and earthy. In the Florale, however, the tonka has been removed entirely, leaving space for a luscious floral accord of iris, peony, and jasmine. The result is a powdery-indolic-fresh triad that unites the lavender and vanilla. Warm sandalwood rounds out the edges, and some fruity notes (some citrus and peach) give it a crystalline clarity. Taken together, this is an immensely welcoming, balanced perfume. It does lean a bit more feminine than its sisters, but who the hell cares? Its a gorgeous fragrance. The drydown is superb, the sandalwood, vanilla, and jasmine stealing the show in a slightly sweet, warm embrace. Better than average lasting power and sillage, and the bottle is cute, with a nice heft to it. I love the metallic guilloché band around the neck! There's something fearless in all of the Mon Guerlain scents (Angie really was the perfect choice), but Florale has a tenderness to it that makes my heart melt. For me, this works year-round, day or night. Oh, how I wish I could try Mon Exclusif!

Lavender Fairy Queen! I found this to be exactly as described in many reviews and also quite different. It is hard to explain, I had a kind of travelling time with it. My journey started with a solid like and ended becoming love. Nice, mh? So, here is my story: First, the topnotes are mindblowing beautiful to me. Lavender and some citruses, transported by a kind of flowery wind. But at the first day I had to struggle with the middle notes - I also got the high pitched, metallic note some others have mentioned. But, after a few days, this note was gone. Or better: it revealed itself as a citrus fresh flower note mingled with some kind of flowery vanilla, nearly like orchids. I think, it is the ylang-ylang mixed with hedione and vanilla and only a hint of citrus. Sounds strange, but it's beautiful and reminds me of the way how vanilla was done in Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle. In the base there is the loveliest sandalwood, sometimes reminding an incense stick trace (but a high quality incense stick it is...). What I like most, is that travelling with Eau Florale is like visiting former times of my life, since I have worn some Guerlains before, always in special times of my life. So sometimes I get a trace of "Jasminora" in the early middlenotes (reminding me of starting a new life in a new country), a whisper of Shalimar in the basenotes (worn in a very special fall at university) and the softness of the flowers mixed with vanilla and iris resemble L'instant (worn in a summer of love...). So, for me, Eau Florale is always a bit different, but also still the same. It carries memories of the past, but is still something new. So, for me it is love. What else? But I have a big heart for many perfumes...;) Last not least: For me, this is not so office appropiate. You can wear it to office, it is gentle enough, but you shouldn't. Because it is sensuelle in both a fairy tale and demure way. Your collagues could fall in love with you too easily...

Mon Guerlain Florale is simply stunning! I have been enjoying it for the last week. And I have been smitten! Upon first application there is a burst of Bergamot mixed with such a wide array of floral notes it is hard to pick them out. Within a minute the Lavender becomes most prominent just as it is in Mon Guerlain but here I find a just a tad stronger. The legendary Guerlain signature Vanilla holds the bouquet together at this point. Just beautiful! Then after a couple of minutes the vibrancy of the Peony and powder of the Iris becomes noticeable. As does some other floral note that is honeyed and musky. It is Neroli. This is the Neroli I remember as a child. My hippie Aunt Mona wore Neroli Oil. I love it here. When it is combined with the abundant Sambac Jasmine this juice is quite hypnotic while one is experiencing this layer. In the next layer I start to detect the same amazing Sandalwood here that is in Mon Guerlain and the most beautiful Ylang-Ylang as well. Together they perfectly ground this mostly Floral composition. The dry down is a soft Floral with nuances of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Very nicely done. I would say Florale is similar to Mon Guerlain but it has its own character. There is no Benzoin or Tonka in this flanker making it lighter, more sparkling and a little less cloying. A great alternative for Spring and Summer. I also have to compare it to Chanel Gabrielle. This is like the older more confident sister of it. I know there is no Lavender in Gabrielle but this seems to be what Gabrielle was trying to become. I love them both but Mon Guerlain Florale is just a little more...well...just more! The sillage is huge at first then it becomes more moderate. The longevity is about five to six hours. I highly recommend this if you want a beautiful floral that performs. My new baby! I give Mon Guerlain Florale a 10/10+++

Color me surprised! Sephora substituted this sample in my latest order, and I figured why not try it since it was free. It was only the iris that I wanted to smell, otherwise I wasn't interested in a more floral Mon Guerlain as I tend toward warmer and darker perfumes and already have Mon Exclusif. But I honestly think this is the best among Mon Exclusif and the Mon Guerlain line. WOW. The notes are in perfect harmony, as in the Guerlains of old. This is a Champs-Elysees-esque floral bouquet centered on lavender instead of lilac and mimosa - so smooth and uplifting. MG Florale is slightly more masculine and aloof than the original MG, with the addition of iris and possibly some white musk to cool off the lavender. It is still very feminine too if you can imagine, just more sophisticated than Mon Exclusif and Mon Guerlain. The vanilla harmonizes the fresh bouquet in a dusky, dewy sort of sunshine. Though the lavender tempts me to think of this perfume as a light-medium purple, when I strip away all expectations it actually evokes a milky jade. What's more is that Florale has the best performance. When I run out of Mon Exclusif I will be replacing it with this one. It is a little more grown-up, and the rose-gold accented bottle is so classically beautiful. THIS IS WHAT MON GUERLAIN SHOULD HAVE BEEN. There would have been no need for flankers if it were so.

Initially purchased it for my mother but she didn’t enjoy powdery scents, i decided to keep it for myself as i really liked it. At first, it felt odd since i never wear powder scents but as time went on it started to really grow on me. Going through the comments i noticed how some people failed to mention how strong the powder note in this is- Maybe it’s just me but i was surprised to see vanilla and citrusy notes in this as i never sensed it, the most prominent notes to me were powder, white floral and maybe a bit of lavender and jasmine. The longevity is insane, i’d apply it on my coats in the winter and only felt the need to reapply every three days or so. I don’t think i’ve ever purchased a perfume this strong. The sillage was pretty strong but it’s what you would expect from or desire in a perfume. I would say it’s very spring-like maybe wintery too, it has a coolness to it. I personally loved it but i wouldn’t recommend it for anyone looking for a more mature, warm or even seductive scent. The best way to describe it in my opinion is very youthful maybe even child-like, clean, more suitable for the daytime but also winter nights, it can be a little overwhelming but it gets a little fainter as time goes by and you getting used to it, it reminds me of a cold empty white room.

I've been trying MGF for a month now...it was love at first sniff, a truly blast of joy, and the large bottle was immediatelly added to the top of my Santa's list. Many other reviewers already so well explained better than I d be able to, this flanker feels much more complex, interesting, wearable and fresher than MG. MG imho is flatter, and I miss much the enticement MGF has to me. I adore the opening phase of MGF! The downside of MGF to me is that it totally disappears after about an hr...that is so sad! I even tried layering on lotion, then layering other edps on top, in an attempt to increase its staying power, but then all I can smell are the other scents:(. Longevity is very important to me, so I sadly face that wont be a repurchase. I m convincing myself that it may be some weird thing with my nose/or my chemistry...I do not sense it at all after an hr or so... so envy of you all that can enjoy hours of this blast of joy - :) ps: I just read the article "Partial Anosmia" and that explains why MGF has such a short longevity for me: I dont detect the vanila(?) or sandalwood(?) that "carries the middle/ base notes of the scent - I just really smell the first hour of it...that must be the reason why I barely sense MG as well....

Very soft and feminine. Prefer this to Mon Guerlain. It has a nice subtle warmth to it, an unassuming sweetness and a gentle floral aura. I would consider buying this. It has good sillage and longevity, such that it makes itself known but certainly does not overwhelm. I sense the peony, iris and woods more than anything else. Vanilla lends the warmth and roundness. As someone who uses a lot of lavender oils and fragrances, I can honestly say this does not smell like lavender to me. Additionally, while tonka supposedly isn't in this version, it smells very much present to me. If I could choose two words it would be warm and pretty. Update: bought the 100mL bottle. Wearing this today and have had more compliments on this than anything I have ever worn. Also, I detected the lavender in the initial 20 seconds but it disappears into the rest of the fragrance nicely. I adore lavender, so I like that it's there, even if I can't detect it as a single note. Absolutely lovely, just the right balance of softness and warmth. This is the prettiest fragrance I own, and I believe it is appropriate for both work (spray lightly), and socialising/ romance etc.

Adore this concoction! I am a fan of the original, but the overdose of tonka and sweetness in that one tire my nose and occasionally make me queasy. Florale is indeed more floral than the original and has a lighter, airier, wispier, more fairy-like quality. As the original, Florale is still cozy and comforting, but less like a blanket and more like a silk cashmere scarf; it seems to float about me, whispering of sweet flower and lavender fields as I move about. Very pleasant! Note that there is most certainly a base of patchouli here, which is not something I particularly enjoy in most cases, but the patchouli is light, smooth, and warm in this case, and works well to ground the dominant florals and vanilla. And somehow, despite the patchouli base, which makes most perfumes linger on my skin for eternity, this one becomes quite light quite quickly. I think I get about 5 hours after which I can't really smell much at all unless I stick my nose where I sprayed. Overall, a great one to choose if you loved the original but felt it weighed you down rather than lifted you up.

I just blind brought this and I'm not disappointed one bit. I haven't tried it on my skin yet since I literally just opened the package but I sprayed it on the box a bit and instantly got lots of happy thoughts. I had done my research on it as I normally do before I buy my fragrances and I was curious of this one in particular because vanilla is one of my favorite notes and I had run out of a fragrance with vanilla and lavender in the top notes so I wanted to get a different fragrance that had these two particular top notes. I'm very glad I chose this one. It's beautiful, sweet (but not cloying), sparkling, calming, soothing, gentle yet strong. I absolutely love how the flowers blend with the other notes here. I can't wait to try it on my skin and see how the notes develop! I used to hate powdery scents but I'm really learning to love the powder notes in different fragrances so I'm looking forward to noticing the powdery aspect of this perfume. This is perfect for Spring but I feel like I'd wear it in all seasons.

This is what I imagine heaven smells like. I find this otherworldly, it's an experience in itself smelling it (in my opinion, of course). I've sampled it a few times to make sure it was not my nose tricking me, but this has always smelled gorgeous (although especially in rainy or cool weather) in all kinds of ways and it really is just stunning. It is femininity at its purest - both girly and motherly at the same time. it's just an ideal fragrance, versatile to wear at any occasion, this could never be inappropriate in my opinion - a bride could wear this. It's just gorgeous - clean and sweet at the same time and every other good thing in the world together. I LOVE it. P.S: I'm not sure how much skin chemistry is a factor here, but I don't really get much lavender on my skin - or maybe it's just a very pink, candied interpretation of it? It does smell very cooling at first spray, then it just becomes a gorgeous fresh, floral vanilla on my skin.

This is nice. It reminds me of perfumes in the vein of La Vie Est Belle, Flowerbomb, etc, without so much patchouli, which makes me like it more. It can be cloying if you spray too much, and for that reason I can't quite "love" it, but just a single, small spray is very pretty. I'll definitely wear it again. If I hadn't read there is lavender in this, I don't think I would have guessed. There is definitely a heavy/dark scent on top mixed with vanilla when first sprayed, but to me, it's not obviously lavender, just vaguely floral. Bergamot is subtly there too, and some sandalwood. As it dries down, it "chills out" a little bit and becomes softer, with the lighter and sweeter floral & fruity notes shining through--hints of powder, peony, peach, and other flowers. This is a good scent for women just getting their foot in the professional world who want to show their seriousness, while also continuing to enjoy their youth.

i just got this perfume today & it is AMAAAAAAZING !!!! what a beautiful floral scent very romantic & ethereal i feel like a fairy floating thru a garden of lavender :) the lavender is blended perfectly.....its not strong so u gals who fear the lavender dont lol - this is a soft beautiful lavender which is blended very well - after sniffing my arm it puts me in a dream state literally lol :) so sniff away & dream ahhhhhhhh.................. i love the dry down notes as well.........iris a fav - never can go wrong there..........and sandlewood & vanilla - wow what a super combo........the vanilla on me is a bit more prominent but the mix of sandlewood & iris softens it up very nicely and yet still keeping the lavender lingering - love it !!! i dont get the other notes but then again i am not the nose expert like so many of u fragraticans lol but i do know its a beautiful dreamy scent :) a perfect powdery floral !!!!

When I smelled “mon guerlain florale” for the 1rst time it came straight to my mind the immaculate image of elegance and grace from Kate Middleton in her sister ́s wedding talking to Charlotte. Kate Middleton pictures the guerlanish elegance and class of this fragrance. A simple but extremely well blended scent: graceful, classy, bright, polite and luminous. “Mon guerlain florale” is “the sunny/luminous” side of the “mon guerlain” original. I sprayed this gem 3 times on me and the longevity was of 8 hours and projection of 3; top “guerlain” quality. The combo vanilla + lavanda + flowers is not original in the perfumery but these ingredients are blended here with all refinement and fineness from the guerlain “savoir faire”... you walk and this delicate warm flowery brume embraces you all the time. A very well crafted scent ...a flowery garden warmed by a sunny vanilla; very graceful, simple and extremely elegant.

I live for the dry down on this flanker. While I love the original, this is much more wearable for where I live--where it is humid and between 70-100 degrees all year round. I feel that this is a year-round scent, I can wear it in the classroom and not worry about it being too "loud" for my students. This is the perfume that I want my children to remember smelling on my skin when snuggling. That's not to say that it is a "mom scent", not by any means--this can be a very sexy frag. My husband loves it. I like that it sits close to the skin, but if you prefer strong silage that announces your arrival, this may not be for you. Easily lasts 5-6 hours on my skin. Mon Guerlain Florale does not need anything else, it is beautiful on it's own but it is also lovely for layering if you like experimenting and creating a unique mix with a warm vanilla-lavender sandalwood base.

I'm a huge fan of the original Mon Guerlain. When I first smelled this in the store on its release, I couldn't really tell the difference between this and the original. However, today I found a sample of it that I'd stashed away, so I tried it on my skin. I loved it as instantly as I had the original! I think they also could have called it "Mon Guerlain EDP Intense", because to me it's like an intensified version of the original. I agree with the reviewer below who said that Mon Guerlain and Mon Guerlain Florale are different enough to justify owning both--which I'm about to do by investing in a bottle of Florale. It's a fantastic, smooth, sweet (but complex), versatile, office-friendly fragrance that would probably be a pretty safe blind buy for lovers of lavender, tonka and a hint of warm jasmine.

I tested the two Mon Guerlain perfumes again today and I like the Florale better than the original so I ordered a 50 ml bottle! This is an elegant but strong scent! It is the only lavender fragrance in my wardrobe & here the lavender definitely stands out, which makes the scent a tad masculine; maybe that's why my hubby likes it so much! Anyway, the more I wear it, the more I enjoy it! It is a well-crafted fragrance, yet a bit intriguing: somewhat cold and somewhat warm, which makes you feel refreshed, elegant and self-confident during a hot summer day! Longevity is good but I suppose it depends on your skin, it lasts a lot longer on the clothes. A bit loud when it is sprayed, it has a moderate sillage for about half an hour, then it sits closer to the skin, which I find very convenient.

I'm sitting here breathing it all in... floral, powdery (but not too much so), sandalwood, citrus, bergamot, lavender, peony, iris, orange... and all that goes through my mind is the song "My Favorite Things." This is simply amazing. I couldn't even wait hours to review the longevity because I really don't care! Mon Guerlain has done it once more, and so beautifully, so tastefully. It has been three hours, and it is still going strong. I am still surrounded by luscious fragrance. Strong yet soft. Just brilliant on the dry down with the sandalwood right on point and the jasmine coming to the fore. And I am a complete Sambac jasmine fan. A blind buy with the bonus of extreme happiness! This is exactly what I have been waiting for, a signature fragrance to take me from Summer to Fall.

Love at first sniff😊 I smelt Mon Guerlain Florale at Duty Free at the airport in 2018 when I was heading off on my holiday. I had it sprayed on my wrist, and for the entire flight, I was enjoying how comforting and feminine it smelt. It is elegant, well blended, and natural smelling. It also has a lovely fresh opening with the bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon mixed with the lavender. The florals come through in the mid and the base is creamy with the vanilla and sandalwood. I had made a note to purchase it. But,in 2020, I mistakenly ordered the Intense instead of the Florale. I love the Intense, but I was still desperate to reconnect with the Florale. Finally, in 2023, I added it to my collection, and I have no regrets 😊 8.5/10

I am so in love with florale! As in love as I am with the original, which is my favorite perfume. For the people saying that it smells too similar to the original, I am here to remind you that this IS a flanker to the original, so obviously it will smell similar!!!! Florale, in my opinion, is a bit more aromatic than the original and obviously more floral. If you haven't smelled the original it is a lavender and vanilla combo that is aromatic, fresh spicy and a bit sweet. Florale is absolutely beautiful and just addictive! I can't get enough of this juice! It is a tinge bit more subtle but maybe this is the one for those that thought the original was a bit too "loud'.

Just repeating what others have said - Florale is definitely the best version from the flankers. Sad it was discontinued. It's funny how I miss it now and been thinking about it a lot lately. This is yet another vanilla and lavender blend well done by Guerlain. Edit: A year and a half later 11/2025, I’ve purchased Mon Guerlain intense version and while I still and will always prefer Florale, Intense smells veeery close to it! Or at least it reminds me a lot of Florale. You can barely tell the difference tbh. Florale is still (to me) more sparkling and flowery but if you have or had both, you know what I’m saying.