2 NEW Guerlain

[spotxc]

Incenza seems to come off at a better price currently, thanks Hednic

 

[saminlondon]

Where Cologne was a simple vetiver citrus, Platine retains the plastic cherry "amaretto" accord from L'Homme Ideal. If I sniff it up close I don't really enjoy it, it has a syrupy sweet artificial quality that sticks in my nose which is what put me off the main collection.

I feel the same. That famous (infamous?) note ruined the whole line for me.

 

[hednic]

Incenza seems to come off at a better price currently, thanks Hednic

It does and you're quite welcome.

 

[AndyL]

Platine - This is 70% Ideal Cologne and 30% L'Homme Ideal EDT. Where Cologne was a simple vetiver citrus, Platine retains the plastic cherry "amaretto" accord from L'Homme Ideal. If I sniff it up close I don't really enjoy it, it has a syrupy sweet artificial quality that sticks in my nose which is what put me off the main collection. However, because it's in a much smaller dose here it's more tolerable and sniffing from a distance adds a different dimension to what is otherwise just Ideal Cologne. Usage over time will be the true test for this one, especially now summer is here, we'll see whether I reach for Platine or Cologne.

Excellent representation of the two. Speaking for myself, it wasn't easy to get my bottle of Cologne and I know others the hunt. So maybe Ideal Platine Prive could be the easy answer? Well, close... but not quite.

In the first hour they're fairly close but after that, the Cologne does go more citrus while the Platine Prive keeps its juicy grapefruit accord going strong. To my nose, the juicy (fleshy) grapefruit representation is the sweetness. This is where I prefer the Platine Prive. While being an EDT the central accord just doesn't quit and does not hide either... excellent performance. The Cologne goes drier, citrusy, and sits a bit closer to the skin. There is a bit of redundancy, but I'm glad to have both. Great summer fragrance!

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Having worn Rouge Prive for a few days I'm doing a side by side comparison with Habit Rouge EDT, which I've worn for years.

What hits me at first is how dated the original feels next to this, it's still well made but the materials themselves show signs of age.

Rouge Prive follows the same path but uses a modern leather and loses the dusty stuffiness that I found off-putting in the original. The spirit of Habit Rouge remains in an altered, recognisable, yet thoroughly modernised fragrance.

I'm even able to wear this in warmer weather when I'd find HR stifling.

Rouge Prive has a thick, bold presence that makes it lean more towards HR EDP but it lands between the EDT and EDP in wearability, striking the perfect balance of deepening the scent profile whilst remaining diffusive in the air.

It's also more brazenly a leather scent throughout whereas HR was leather prominent only in moments.

Dare I say it, this has replaced Habit Rouge for me and the timing couldn't be better as I was starting to wear HR less often. This has reinvigorated my love of the scent profile I've enjoyed for so long. The best example of hearing the same song by another composer, it reminds me of the original yet moves me in a new way.

Bravo Delphine Jelk.

 

[Effortless]

It's also more brazenly a leather scent throughout whereas HR was leather prominent only in moments.

Dare I say it, this has replaced Habit Rouge for me and the timing couldn't be better as I was starting to wear HR less often. This has reinvigorated my love of the scent profile I've enjoyed for so long. The best example of hearing the same song by another composer, it reminds me of the original yet moves me in a new way.

Bravo Delphine Jelk.

Interesting, seems to echo what many others experienced, it suddenly being very wearable despite an almost similar scent profile. Might have to pick it up after all considering it could be gone before we know it.

Any additional thoughts on Platine Privé?

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Interesting, seems to echo what many others experienced, it suddenly being very wearable despite an almost similar scent profile. Might have to pick it up after all considering it could be gone before we know it.

Any additional thoughts on Platine Privé?

Platine is different enough to Cologne to warrant owning both. Basically Cologne with a sticky centre (the almond amaretto thing) that adds a touch of complexity which I enjoy.

Very wearable and easy summer scent. It's good, I wear it, Ideal Cologne is marginally better but that opinion may change, I'll see how it goes over the summer.

 

[AndyL]

Received it myself recently. HRP is Guerlain’s powder and leather. Very well done!

 

[Scentologist]

I would try if the opportunity ever presents, but I won't be seeking these out as my expectations are very low.

 

[saminlondon]

I've enjoyed wearing the Habit Rouge Privé and think it's very good, but if there's one thing it lacks in comparison with the original EdT, and even to some extent the EdP, is any sense of evolution. It seems very linear to me, and I get little of the wonderful 'sweet dust' drydown of the former or the balsamic vanilla of the latter. Perhaps I just need to go heavier on the application?

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

I've enjoyed wearing the Habit Rouge Privé and think it's very good, but if there's one thing it lacks in comparison with the original EdT, and even to some extent the EdP, is any sense of evolution. It seems very linear to me, and I get little of the wonderful 'sweet dust' drydown of the former or the balsamic vanilla of the latter. Perhaps I just need to go heavier on the application?

I thought this as well, the stages are less distinct and it gives the illusion of being linear but I think they're still in there. On reflection this may be what makes it overall feel more modern too because it's quite old school to have distinct stages to a fragrance.

There's a slightly zesty but not full on sherbet opening. The leather persists for most of the whole scent. I noticed today that there is that magical powdery Habit Rouge/Guerlainade once you get deep into the drydown. It isn't quite the same dusty vibe as HR but I find this smoother, mellowed, and very enjoyable.

At first I thought it wasn't complex, that it had been smoothed out to become shapeless, but I think it has a detailed complexity. I get wonderful hazelnut notes early on that aren't quite gourmand. I find it very compelling with excellent duration and I get plenty of wafts of myself throughout the day that bring a slightly new delight each time. Magical.