WS-G-1906

Apres l'Ondee

1906Men

powdery up front, then violet, settling into iris.

Apres l'Ondee by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Apres l'Ondee was launched in 1906. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. Top notes are Anise, Cassia, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa, Carnation, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Jasmine; base notes…

powdery violet iris floral

Nose: Jacques Guerlain

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Anise, Cassia, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa, Carnation, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin, Styrax, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

55%

53%

52%

32%

28%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring44%Summer25%Fall20%Winter10%Day80%Night20%Wears female49%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

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Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Guerlain picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Apres l'Ondee smell like?

powdery up front, then violet, settling into iris. Dominant accords: powdery, violet, iris.

What notes are in Apres l'Ondee?

Top: Anise, Cassia, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon. Heart: Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa, Carnation, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver, Jasmine. Base: Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin, Styrax, Amber.

How long does Apres l'Ondee last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Apres l'Ondee loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Apres l'Ondee best for?

Spring is the top pick (44%). Summer is second at 25%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Apres l'Ondee?

Day wear leads at 80%. Night is a secondary pick at 20%.

Is Apres l'Ondee for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 49% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Apres l'Ondee?

Composed by Jacques Guerlain. Released in 1906.