Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum

Inspired by the equestrian world, this is an oriental and citrus fragrance, initially created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. A first, more tangy revisit of its scent did not appear until 1967. Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, for its part, is the second edition of the saga, born in 2003. With it, the traditional Habit Rouge scent is brightened with neroli, while its woody sillage gains refinement through the presence of oud wood.

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, a tribute to the equestrian world

To better understand the world and style of this perfume, one must delve into the history of the Guerlain family. Indeed, the family has always been deeply drawn to the equestrian world. All of the house's celebrated perfumers, and Jean-Paul Guerlain in particular, were accomplished riders and trainers. This is where Habit Rouge draws its inspiration. This fragrance refers to the art of dressage, to show jumping riders or to those who practice fox hunting on horseback. It is precisely from their attire that its name comes, as the fleeting appearance of the strident red of a man's coat, his firm hand gripping the reins of a thoroughbred. Even more than its predecessor, and given the luxurious ingredients it contains, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum evokes the image of a refined and daring man, driving his destiny with spirit and sensuality.

Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, a distinguished oriental fragrance

In terms of olfactory composition, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum proves even more compelling and daring than its predecessors. It stands out with a sillage of extreme sensuality. By turns refreshing, warm, oriental or vanilla-like, it creates surprise as it unfolds. It begins with a fresh note of bitter orange. Then, its heart becomes spicier, while brightening with neroli and jasmine. Leather reinforces the animalic character of this composition, while blending with more amber notes and vanilla. For a more chic and distinguished effect, an oud wood accord elevates the whole.

The timeless refinement of the Guerlain bottle

Since this perfume is designed for a refined man, its bottle displays absolute rigor and purity. It remains identical to its predecessor. It is still a thick glass rectangle, its edges finely sculpted. A dedicated space is also provided to hold its red label at the center. On it, its name appears with great sobriety, in a very couture spirit. Since 2016, the Habit Rouge bottle has also been topped with a wooden cap. This too is tinted red, while sitting above a more contemporary metal ring. Modern, geometric and rigorous, the Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle stands as a testament to timeless French elegance, according to Guerlain.