The Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum, Guerlain's fresh new take. In 1965, the house of Guerlain gave birth to an eau de toilette named Habit Rouge. Still marketed today, it displays an incredible longevity and stands as a true legend of perfumery.
Drawing on the equestrian world, and more precisely on the fleeting appearance of the strident red of a man's coat, his firm hand gripping the reins of a thoroughbred, Jean-Paul Guerlain had the idea of creating a perfume as a tribute to horsemanship, in 1965. This fragrance is today considered one of the greatest creations in world perfumery. As you will have recognized, this is Habit Rouge. Today, this fragrance reinvents itself and becomes Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum. Its bottle remains unchanged and its nobility remains intact. But what about its new ingredients? Let us decode together what differs between this formula and that of its predecessor…
A very refreshing opening
At first, Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum unfolds a bright, fresh scent. It thus seems to hold within it all the spirit and energy of a galloping horse. To achieve this, Guerlain relied on bitter orange. In doing so, the house preserves the initial freshness of Habit Rouge, while giving it a new tangy bitterness. From then on, this perfume captures attention and awakens the senses. One might almost mistake it for an eau de Cologne of old. Yet it soon gains in persistence and character. As you will readily notice, this is not the case at all, and the energy of Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum goes far beyond this first ingredient.
The bright, floral and spicy heart of Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Soon, several other ingredients intertwine at its heart, revealing greater complexity in this perfume. Jasmine lends it floral elegance. It is brightened with neroli, whose scent comes from orange blossom absolute. In other words, the heart of Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum shows perfect continuity with its first fresh burst of bitter orange. Spices then tickle the nose and amplify the fiery character of this fragrance. Undeniably, Guerlain drives its formula with spirit!
The sensuality of the base notes of Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum
Habit Rouge Eau de Parfum ultimately gains in sensuality and daring in its base notes. It releases hints of animalic leather, joined by a smooth, warm and amber vanilla. However, because the man who wears this perfume is also highly refined, Guerlain chose to add to its formula one of the most luxurious ingredients in the perfumer's entire palette: oud wood. This brings greater persistence and tenacity to the whole. Rounded and warm, it reflects all the rigor of the Guerlain family and its timeless French elegance.
Habit Rouge embodies a man in love with refinement and capable of every daring act. He drives his life with spirit and stands out through a sillage of extreme sensuality.