Liu
GuerlainEau de Parfum1929
Side by side
Liu vs. Selenion
Liu rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Liu | Selenion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1929 | 1983 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Liu
Aldehydic
White Floral
Fresh
Woody
Citrus
Iris
Powdery
Vanilla
Selenion
White Floral
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Citrus
Rose
Green
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamot
BergamotGreen NotesHerbaceous NotesAldehydes
Heart
JasmineRoseRosemary
LilyRoseJasmineVioletYlang-YlangIrisOliveOlive LeafAnise
Base
IrisVanillaAmberWoody Notes
Woody NotesAmbergrisMuskOakmossSandalwoodVetiverCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Liu | Selenion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances explain themselves immediately. This one takes forty minutes to show its hand, and once it does, you'll wonder why anything else feels rushed.Liu
Aldehydes plus chypre base is a 1980s signature, and this one hasn't softened the formula for modern taste. That'll split the room. The aldehydes open sharp and powdery.Selenion
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Liu | Selenion | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $118.29fragrancenet | — |
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