Guimauve de Nöel 31

"Subtly sweet, citrusy neroli, over marshmallow" For those who prefer natural/organic smelling fragrances and also enjoy orange blossom/petitgrain/neroli with vanilla, this is a must. Yes, there is the basic resemblance to Kilian Love don't be shy, in it's overall theme, but this isn't remotely the same. Guimauve de Noel is an extremely light and airy caress of a tangy green neroli, with dashes of subtle spice over a not-particularly sweet but fluffy marshmallow. For those used to very sweet fragrances, I would not describe this as especially sweet. It leans in the sweet direction but remains zesty and green/citrusy on me. I find this fragrance clean, refreshing and incredibly dainty. It is also quite light with almost no sillage at all. I can smell it on myself for about 2-3 hours maximum. I did purchase a FB because the scent is just so ethereal and gorgeous, I had to have it. This is what I would imagine fairies and angels to smell like. LOVE it. 10/10 for the fragrance itself; 3/10 for the sillage/longevity. PS: wanted to share that I get nothing "Christmassy" about this scent. Must be a European (not American) association. Also, it does sweeten up in the dry down but it's never super sweet on me at all.

There are only two fragrances in the whole world that I’m lusting after, and this is one of them. This... is... HEAVENLY. I’m so picky about fragrances, so that’s saying a lot. It reminds me of Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia, except this has more staying power. It’s a keeper!!! ***Update*** I bought a fb and I’m sorry to say that I’m disappointed in its terrible longevity. I won’t buy this again. Perfumers apparently think they’re clever and have everyone duped with this lack of longevity with perfumes lately. They expect that will increase sales because we’ll buy more bottles, but people won’t do that... especially not at these prices. We will move on to something that has staying power because we are not dumb. I’m considering a strongly worded letter to a few of these companies because I’m sick of experiencing this, and yes, I’m that passionate about my fragrances.

So so pretty! I love the blink-and-you'll-miss-it minty-herbal opening (hemp, I guess) against the fluffy sugared orange-blossom, and the airy vanilla that creeps up in the base. Although it is indeed light and not super long-lasting, I get plenty of longevity in warmer weather. It completely avoids the syrup-suffocation of LDBS while retaining the marshmallowy sweetness, and it feels much more modern than Sintra (I haven't tried Oriana). On the name front, I def agree with others: it makes no sense. Even if orange-blossom marshmallow is a Xmas thing in France, the perfume itself has nothing Christmassy about it, but is rather the epitome of flirty, casual spring/summer exuberance. I genuinely have no idea why people think it smells like Devotion, I cannot see any connection beyond maybe the faint vanilla drydown which maybe evokes Devotion's vanilla?

Uncomplicated soft sweetness, and delicious smelling, when I first smelled Guimauve at the Printemps counter in Paris I was completely obsessed and completely broke. My husband describes it as a smell "you want to keep falling into" - I had to have it. I kept the test strip near the head of my bed for an olfactory pick-me-up until 4 months later when I returned to Paris, I headed straight to purchase. Although not a true quality fragrance-- it's not very long lasting, it cost me 100€, a price I typically pay for Serge Lutens, it is a very satisfying gourmand fragrance that just makes me feel amazing when I wear/smell it. It's my favorite at the moment. There's nothing I can complain about.

I am an avid perfume collector and reviewer, and this is my favourite perfume of all time. It is so beautifully sweet and feminine, lasts for 6+ hours, and just has that addicting marshmallow smell that leaves people wanting more :) It's almost exactly the same as Parfums de Marly Oriana, but a little heavier on the citrus opening. It is not at all similar to Killian DBS, I find DBS much sweeter and heavier, and a lot more distinctive because of the caramel. This perfume on the other hand is an orange/lemon sweet opening, followed by marshmallow and vanilla goodness as it settles on your skin. I could not recommend more. The best perfume ever!

This actually is quite similar to LDBS in my opinion. As someone mentioned is LDBS much more syrypy, while Guimauve de Noel is rather toned down. But still - they are similar to me. They both share same notes. I love it very much! Longevity is fine, around five hours tops. Then you have to respray. I don’t know about the projection, seems quite faint and sits close to the skin. But it is very well handcrafted so I can really recommend this one instead of splurging on LDBS. This one goes for about 90 dollar and is a 50 ml. I’m confuzed by the name though, i don’t think it smells christmasy at all

Piney citrus plus tooth-ache sweet marshmallow-y vanilla! They come in alternating wisps; more piney/citrus than sweet/vanilla! An odd fragrance, but odd in a very good way. Something about it has a poolside-in-the-tropics vibe to it! I almost could swear in one whiff I almost caught the faintest hint of chlorine - probably my imagination! Definitely a feel-good, childhood nostalgia scent - though hard to put my finger on why. Can easily see this on either a man or a woman, maybe even more so a man. Unique fragrance! Nicely done! Will have to keep an eye on this company

If this would be first niche floral sweet vanilla that I'd have smelled in my life, I would probably fall in love instantly. But since I've smelled a lot of fragrances this type, it smells kind of familiar and nothing special to me. I love the quality though, the fragrance is surely sweet, but definitely not cloyingly or fruity sweet, nor it is girly. It leans more to powdery sweet imo, which is great. Agree that it has Killian/Parfums De Marly/MFKurkdjian character in its own way. Simply said, it is cheaper version of high quality feminine fragrance.

Simply sweet, floral and lovely. It opens with a generous wash of orange blossom, which I love. As it settles, it becomes something like a raw little mound of vanilla sugar, lifted by a hint of bitter orange water that gives the fragrance a more interesting edge. I don’t really get the marshmallow in winter vibe; to me, this feels much more like an orange blossom, sweet summer fragrance. Yes, it is really sweet, but neither cloying nor dull. It also really reminds me of Heliotrope by Perfumer H, though this one is a touch sweeter.

Gorgeous sugared orange blossom scent. I guessing that’s where the Love Don’t be Shy comparison comes from. And honestly, they’re not wrong, but it’s also not a dupe. If you like that, you’ll probably like this, and it’s more than less than half the price ( I also prefer Guimauve de Noel). I do get a little mint, which I wouldn’t think I would like, but actually makes the fragrance sparkle. This scent is perfection and I have to have it, but I do wonder how it will perform in the heat, as it is decadent in the winter.

Orange blossom, orange, and sweet, light vanilla. Good projection and lasting power, but you need to overspray a bit. Linear. Pretty and feminine but not juvenile. Essentially a daytime scent, but I think it work for going out at night as well. It's supposedly a winter perfume, but in my opinion it's more of a warm weather scent, as it's not particularly heavy. I've been wearing it this spring but mainly purchased it to wear in the summer as I think it'll smell even more amazing radiating off hot skin!

Opens with a sharp neroli, very green. Almost grassy and off-putting. I did not like the way this sat on my skin for the first little while. It was more reminiscent to Sintra. The orange blossom is slow to warm up. After about two hours, that’s where I can smell the sugary orange blossom-vanilla creamsicle. Hours later, I enjoy the soft, powdery orange blossom-vanilla wafts. Unlike LDBS, this doesn’t have that heavy synthetic sugared Turkish delight note. It’s less syrupy and more naturally sweet.

The orange blossom is bright but soft and never too floral. The sugar note is more of a dusting of powdered sugar, aids in the gentle sweetness and a touch of powdery texture. This is the fastest I've ever put a dent in a bottle, I simply cannot get enough! I also appreciate the family nature of this house, the packaging and amount of samples sent were also stellar! Close to Love Don’t be Shy, however Guimauve is more well rounded and not over the top tooth rotteningly sweet like Love.

Orange blossom and vanilla! This is a straighforward scent, what you see listed in the notes is what you get. Ideal for those who want uncomplicated, no fuss scents. It is unisex, has a decent longevity and for the price point, I find it to full bottle worthy, also an easy reach. It can be fun to layer it or simply wear it on its own. Great if you are looking for a signature scent, I wear it during summer and it warms up and develops beautifully on skin. I will repurchase it for sure!!

I don't see how this is compared to Love don't be shy. They are like day and night, completely different. I guess the fact that they share three of the same notes can give somewhat of the same vibes, but they are not similar imo. LDBS is a bit too floral for me and there's something I can't pinpoint that I really don't like, probably the neroli. This one though, it's gorgeous and more simple in some ways. Just a shame it's so hard to get, especially where I live.

This is just delicious. Orange blossom, sugar, sweet. But not overpowering. It's more subtle than LDBS. I have both and don't find them to be that similar, actually. They're in the same group, but this is not as strong. It's a lovely sweet scent that just makes you smell so good to anyone who gets close to you. It doesn't fill the room or anything. I also have Sintra and if you hate the green note in Sintra, you would probably really like this.

Yummy. Sweet lightly sugared vanilla marshmallows with hints of orange blossom. Scent sits close, light, but does last. Somewhat similar to Reminiscence Dragee, however the Dragee is much more powdery almond and it is projects a LOT more. Similar to Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo di Sicilia....without the anise. Does not smell like Guerlain Mon Precieux nor does it smell like Love By Kilian. I have both of those fragrances too.

Finally got this after it being on back order-I love it so much. Gorgeous fluffy marshmallow that doesn’t try too hard. I tested this, the OG kilian LDBS, and MP Sintra next to each other and this was my personal favorite (although truthfully I like them all!). I kept getting whiffs of this throughout my day and just fell in love. It smells the least “chemically” of the 3 but lasts and lasts. Beautiful beautiful beautiful.

This perfume is so delicious I bought a full bottle after having a decant for months. It's exactly what it looks like from the notes-sugary marshmallow and orange flower goodness. It's definitely not too 'flowery', I don't get any soap, and I have Kilian's 'Love, Don't Be Shy' also and they are different enough I need both. Also, this thing has tenacity! It's still on my skin the next day, and the sillage is a few feet.

A very citrusy Sintra. I'm sensitive to citrus in perfumes, it reminds me of bathroom cleansers but this is nuanced and doesn't give me cleanser. But I'm sure I also get something green or spicy slightly reminiscent of christmas, don't know what it is but I don't feel like this is as simple as vanilla sugar and orange blossom. However it's between a like and a love and I will definitely get a full bottle.