Imagine Guerlain

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Imagine Guerlain worth trying?

Imagine by Guerlain is a Floral Green fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
green, aromatic, citrus with Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Bergamot

The first impression

Imagine by Guerlain is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Imagine was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Rose and Cardamom; base notes are Black Tea, Vetiver and White Cedar Extract.

What shapes the scent

green 100%
aromatic 85%
citrus 70%
violet 60%
rose 50%
fruity 40%
woody 35%
powdery 30%
fresh spicy 25%
floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Thierry Wasser

Thierry Wasser

Thierry Wasser is a renowned perfumer whose extensive portfolio includes Angel Schlesser Homme, Aqaba Classic, Bruno Banani Woman, Candie's, Chopard Pour Homme, Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2004, Emporio Armani Diamonds, and Caline by Grès. He is known for his work with major luxury houses and his ability to create both iconic and niche fragrances. Wasser's style blends classic elegance with modern sensibilities.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rhubarb Rhubarb
Grapefruit Grapefruit
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Violet Violet
Rose Rose
Cardamom Cardamom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Black Tea Black Tea
Vetiver Vetiver
White Cedar Extract White Cedar Extract

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Imagine Guerlain

Essence

The Explorer archetype is defined by curiosity, freedom, and a thirst for the undiscovered. Imagine, with its rhubarb spark and violet-tea intrigue, embodies this restless spirit. The fragrance’s journey-from citrus brightness to vetiver depth-mirrors the Explorer’s love for paths untraveled.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor practical elegance: tailored shorts, sturdy boots, a scarf tossed carelessly over one shoulder. Their home is a collage of souvenirs-a Moroccan tea glass, a Himalayan prayer flag. The scent’s rhubarb and cardamom reflect their eclectic, globally inspired taste.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of movement, of saying "yes" to detours. The black tea note speaks to their habit of collecting stories like loose leaves, steeping them into wisdom over time.

Relationships

They connect deeply but fleetingly, leaving traces of themselves like the scent’s grapefruit trail. Romantic partners must embrace their need for independence. The violet’s fleeting sweetness hints at their tenderness, even as they pack their bags.

Lifestyle

Their calendar is a mosaic of weekend hikes and last-minute train tickets. They journal on park benches, sipping espresso as the world passes by. The fragrance’s cedar-vetiver base grounds their wanderlust in quiet moments of reflection.

Shadow

Their restlessness can become avoidance, a fear of staying still long enough to be known. The bergamot’s sharpness warns of a tendency to romanticize the horizon, mistaking motion for growth.

Conclusion

Imagine is the scent of a passport stamped with midnight adventures-a rhubarb tang on the tongue, the whisper of train tracks. It urges wearers to chase the next sunrise, but to carry home in their heart wherever they roam.