Jicky

Name: Jicky Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Brand: Guerlain

Guerlain · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1889

≈ $145 · 100ml · approx. retail

Created by Aime Guerlain in 1889, Jicky is widely cited as the first modern perfume, pairing lavender and citrus with the then-new synthetic vanillin and coumarin. Also considered one of the earliest unisex fragrances.

Amber Lavender Powdery Vanilla Aromatic

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Bergamot Rosemary Lemon Mandarin

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Lavender Tonka Bean Iris / Orris Basil Jasmine

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Vanilla Benzoin Leather Sandalwood Amber

Best for

FallWinterEveningDaily

Perfumer

Aime Guerlain

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