Our take
What does L'Homme Idéal Cool smell like?
Guerlain launched L'Homme Idéal Cool for summer 2019. Thierry Wasser composed it with help from in-house perfumer Delphine Jelk. It's a fresh variation on the 2014 L'Homme Idéal, known for its amaretto-style almond. The opening goes all in on cold. Mint takes over at once, surrounded by bergamot and sweet orange. A quiet anise adds a little pastis twist that is a pleasant surprise. The heart keeps the line's DNA. The almond is still there, lightened by watery notes and a hint of orange blossom. Vetiver and patchouli return in the base, and ambroxan gives a clean, slightly mineral skin effect. Compared with the original, Cool is less sweet and far less boozy. It keeps enough almond for you to recognise the family. Longevity is fair for a summer eau de toilette.
When to wear it
Wear it to a hot office or for a weekend near the water. Four sprays on the neck and forearms.
It belongs to the Fougère, Aromatic family. L'Homme Idéal Cool is one of 89 creations by Guerlain in our encyclopedia.
