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GUERLAIN PARIS, SINCE 1828
Guerlain, a French perfume and cosmetics maison founded in Paris in 1828 by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, has built its work around four métiers since its founding: fragrance, skincare, makeup, and spa. It upholds the philosophy of creating artistic beauty from nature. Its signature creations include Jicky, Shalimar, and Vétiver, and its lines include Terracotta, Orchidée Impériale, and Abeille Royale. It became part of the LVMH Group in 1994 and operates around the world.

Concept

Guerlain is the Parisian alchemist that pursues an infinite quest for wonder of senses and crafts artistic beauty from Nature, since 1828.

Guerlain characteristics

Guerlain: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Guerlain

Luxury & heritage
Position in the luxury market and connections to fashion history and culture.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Guerlain relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

Related brands

Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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8 brands
Founded
1984-2017
1984 Sub-brand
Guerlain Terracotta
Beauty and cosmetics

An everyday bronzing staple line

Guerlain Terracotta is a makeup collection centered on bronzing powder, with a range of pr

Guerlain Terracotta is a makeup collection centered on bronzing powder, with a range of products designed to create a natural bronze glow. As a line specializing in makeup, it is differentiated from Guerlain’s high-value skincare lines by category and usage occasion, and serves the role of providing everyday makeup options.

1987 Sub-brand
Guerlain Les Météorites
Beauty and cosmetics

An iconic makeup line focused on light correction

Guerlain Les Météorites is a makeup line known for pearl-like powders and other products,

Guerlain Les Météorites is a makeup line known for pearl-like powders and other products, centered on face powders that adjust the appearance of light and related items. Its products have long been available as iconic offerings in the makeup category, and the line is clearly distinguished from skincare lines by category and purpose of use.

1999 Sub-brand
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria
Fragrance

A nature-oriented collection of fresh fragrances

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria is a fragrance collection based on the concept of “a garden of fre

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria is a fragrance collection based on the concept of “a garden of fresh ingredients.” It comprises numerous editions centered on citrus, herbs, and flowers, released according to season and ingredients. It promotes light, nature-oriented fragrances and occupies a position distinct from classic perfume collections in terms of concept and target audience.

2005 Sub-brand
Guerlain L'Art & La Matière
Fragrance

A special artistic collection of luxury perfumes

Guerlain L'Art & La Matière (L'Art et la Matière) is a high-end perfume collection that re

Guerlain L'Art & La Matière (L'Art et la Matière) is a high-end perfume collection that reinterprets fragrance from an artistic perspective. It emphasizes distinctive ingredient selection and expression, and is positioned within the brand as a special group of fragrances distinguished by exclusivity and collectability.

2006 Sub-brand
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale
Beauty and cosmetics

Top-tier line centered on longevity research

Guerlain Orchidée Impériale is a top-tier skincare collection centered on research into ra

Guerlain Orchidée Impériale is a top-tier skincare collection centered on research into rare orchid extracts selected by Guerlain. It is characterized by formulations based on longevity research and a high-value product range, and is positioned within the brand as its research-focused, top-tier anti-aging line. Its research focus, scale of formulation, and emphasis differ clearly from those of other lines, such as Abeille Royale.

2009 Sub-brand
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire
Fragrance

A popular fragrance line for everyday wear

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is a fragrance line inspired by the “little black dress,” kn

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is a fragrance line inspired by the “little black dress,” known for its playful notes and range that includes numerous flankers. It offers a wide selection of fragrances designed for easy personal use and serves as a popular, everyday-wear-oriented series within Guerlain.

2010 Sub-brand
Guerlain Abeille Royale
Beauty and cosmetics

Guerlain’s main anti-aging line centered on bee-derived ingredients

Guerlain Abeille Royale is a skincare line rooted in an anti-aging program developed throu

Guerlain Abeille Royale is a skincare line rooted in an anti-aging program developed through Guerlain’s research into honey and royal jelly. Using technologies such as Blackbee Repair, it offers facial serums, creams, and other products centered on formulations intended to improve wrinkles and firmness. Within Guerlain’s skincare range, its ingredient focus and positioning differ from those of Orchidée Impériale, the top-tier longevity research line; Abeille Royale is positioned as an anti-aging offering centered on bee-derived ingredients.

2017 Sub-brand
Guerlain Mon Guerlain
Fragrance

A core fragrance line for contemporary women

Guerlain Mon Guerlain is a fragrance series for contemporary women that debuted in 2017, o

Guerlain Mon Guerlain is a fragrance series for contemporary women that debuted in 2017, offering multiple editions with lavender, jasmine, vanilla, and other ingredients as key components. Within the brand’s fragrance range, it is positioned as a core line with a contemporary expression aimed at a broad consumer base.

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