Liu by Guerlain
Women 1929
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Description
Liu by Guerlain is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1929, this composition was created by nose Jacques Guerlain. Its olfactory structure unfolds with top notes of aldehydes, neroli, and bergamot; a floral and herbaceous heart featuring jasmine, rose, and rosemary; and a warm, sophisticated base that blends iris, vanilla, amber, and woody notes.
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,563 votes
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Leading answer Love it
511 votes
Season
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263 votes
Time of day
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161 votes
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About Liu
Liu by Guerlain is a green floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1929, this composition was created by nose Jacques Guerlain. Its olfactory structure unfolds with top notes of aldehydes, neroli, and bergamot; a floral and herbaceous heart featuring jasmine, rose, and rosemary; and a warm, sophisticated base that blends iris, vanilla, amber, and woody notes.
White flowers Flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
130 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
212 votes
Character
Tied for the lead Traditionally feminine / Leans feminine
54 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
51 votes
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Liu was born in the 1920s by the hand of Jacques Guerlain, housed in a black bottle with an Art Deco vibe. The official legend says it was created for Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, but there’s another version claiming Jacques surprised his wife with this fragrance as a response to his rival, Chanel No. 5. Basically, Liu is the most austere version of that classic. What sets them apart is that signature ‘Guerlinade’ note found throughout the brand’s entire family. Comparing No. 5 to Liu is like comparing two twins: they’re the same but act differently. If No. 5 is Juliette—the wicked and passionate one—then Liu is Justine, the unfortunate one who hides those same traits under a cloak of virtue and purity. This Christmas, Guerlain brings Liu out of its trunk with a limited-edition makeup launch and the fragrance in body mist; the classic is back.