Category Archives: Guerlain

Nose: Thierry Wasser

Notes according to Fragrantica: “Watermelon and Calabrian bergamot; middle notes are Cherry Blossom, Pear and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Violet and Woody Notes. “

Year: 2019

Did I misread something? I genuinely had the impression that Flora Salvaggia was the the watermelon Aqua Allegoria not Flora Cherrysia. Hmm. …It smells sorta like watermelon. To be really honest though…neither of them smell that much like watermelon. And actually…there’s something about both of them that smells a bit like watermelon.

…Regardless…this is a unique fragrance in that it’s both long lasting and yet also very light. …There’s a discreet sillage…but it’s also quite noticeable at the same time.

Flora Cherrysia is perfect for spring. I smell rose, watermelon, and a definite cherry blossom. …The pear is quite saucy…but if you concentrate you can easily detect it. And…the drydown is actually somewhat complex for a light Guerlain.

It’s not groundbreaking but it’s pleasant and sweet.

Nose: Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk

Notes according to Fragrantica: “Top notes are Watery Notes, Violet, Melon and Wildflowers; middle notes are Solar Notes, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are Violet, Iris and White Musk.”

Year: 2021

When I first tried Flora Salvaggia I was unimpressed. I liked it…but I didn’t love it. But that was in May or so. Now, in the warmth of late June, I’m loving Flora Salvaggia. It’s not just nice anymore, it’s delightful. Why? Because it’s sweet but not too sweet, and the mix of the aquatic melon with violet, iris and wildflower with a white musk canopy is…cool…refreshing and very reminiscent of watermelon. It’s perfect for a warm day. Well…if you like the olfactory structure of classic Guerlain Aqua Allegoria scents like Pamplelune or Nerolia Bianca.

Flora Salvaggia is elegant, expected, and yet…why not? Why not do what’s expected and elegant from time to time? Being a rebel and having fun is worth it at times…but…on a tired, hot summer day…something mild and cheerful and crisp and refreshing is nice. Really nice.

Violets are one of my favorite notes. My signature fragrance is a violet soliflore. I love iris too. And this is a delightful concoction of iris and violet. The wildflower note is also quite lovely.

…It reminds me a bit of Quelques Fleurs actually.

Wear it in the summer. Spray liberally. And yes, the longevity and sillage are slightly weak to moderate (at least on my skin) so respray.