Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Habit Rouge
Habit Rouge by Guerlain (1965) is built around Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Carnation. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Caron · 1919
Tabac Blond
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation, Vanilla. What differs: Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang, Iris. Positioned as Feminine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2009
Darley
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Rose, Amber, Patchouli. What differs: Mint, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1981
Kouros
Shared notes: Bergamot, Carnation, Cinnamon, Vanilla. What differs: Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1977
Opium
Shared notes: Rose, Carnation, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Plum, Clove. Positioned as Feminine.
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Parfums de Marly · 2009
Lippizan
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli, Amber. What differs: Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon.
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Guy Laroche · 1982
Drakkar Noir
Shared notes: Basil, Carnation. What differs: Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper.
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Guerlain · 1925
Shalimar
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Vanilla. What differs: Mandarin, Jasmine, Iris. Same family (Oriental). Positioned as Feminine.
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Nishane · 2019
Ani
Shared notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla. What differs: Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper. Positioned as Unisex.
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Xerjoff · 2015
Naxos
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Cinnamon, Vanilla. What differs: Lavender, Honey, Cashmeran. Positioned as Unisex.
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Jean Paul Gaultier · 1995
Le Mâle
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Amber. What differs: Lavender, Mint, Cumin.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Habit Rouge?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Tabac Blond by Caron is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Habit Rouge, including Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation.
What is an alternative to Habit Rouge from another house?
Tabac Blond (Caron, 1919) picks up Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation in a different interpretation.
Which other Guerlain perfume is similar to Habit Rouge?
At Guerlain, Shalimar (1925) is the closest, sharing Bergamot, Lemon, Rose.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.