Guerlain will launch two Eau de Parfum additions to the Aqua Allegoria line: Mandarine Basilic Forte and Rosa Rossa Forte. Both were developed by Guerlain perfumer Delphine Jelk.
Mandarine Basilic Forte (above right) ~ a stronger version of 2007's Mandarine Basilic, with mandarin, blackcurrant, basil, rose, orange blossom, vanilla and sandalwood.
Rosa Rossa Forte (above left) ~ a stronger version of 2018's Rosa Rossa, which was reportedly a reissue of 2017's Rosa Fizz. With rose, peach, pink pepper, blackcurrant, patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin.
Guerlain Mandarine Basilic Forte and Rosa Rossa Forte will be introduced in July at Sephora in the Middle East, and will go into wider distribution later in the year.
Will have to try the Mandarine Basilic Forte sometime – I’d liked the original Mandarine Basilic, but hated that it lasted about as long as a Demeter, i,e, ca. 5 minutes
You generally can’t get both…something that smells vaguely natural and light and summery and sparkly, *and* longevity. So I will try it too but will not be surprised if I prefer the EdT.
On me it lasts quite a long time!
I wish Guerlain would re-release Flora Nymphea. Best aqua allegoria imo.
They should, lots of people loved that one.
Want both.🤷🏼♀️