Reddit reviews Perfumes: The A-Z Guide

In regards to Guerlain fragrance, I would recommend that you sift through some of the reviews on Now Smell This Perfume, which I think is one of the more reliable fragrance blogs out there.

Here is a collected list of reviews with Guerlain's grouped under the G's if you scroll down, plus some fun facts about the Guerlain house.

I also ADORE the Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, if not for the helpful reviews but only for the entertainment.

Turin lists Guerlain's Mitsouko as his favorite fragrance of all time, while Sanchez says in the introduction to the book that Guerlain l'Heure Bleue was the first perfume that really got her into perfume. I think many of us have tried Shalimar at Sephora or department stores, but it's not something I've felt bold enough to wear myself.

My favorite way to discover perfume is to read, read, read, read first and then pick up decants from The Perfumed Court. You can order from specific perfumes, or try one of their sets (these ones feature Guerlain fragrances).

Anyway, that response specific-suggestion skimpy, but I hope it illuminates your quest!

Most recommended book, which can be found at local library:

https://www.amazon.com/Perfumes-Z-Guide-Luca-Turin/dp/0143115014

You should check /u/bostonphototourist 's reviews of eau de parfums and eau de colognes. Not sure if there has been a compiled list.

Different soaps? Irish Springs based on Green Irish Tweed by Creed. Can't think of any others that aren't clones.

You can sign up for the Traveling Box over at B&B:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346050-Traveling-Fragrance-Sample-Box/page22

You can buy some samples over at surrendertochance.com. My go-to for samples.

My recommendations would be YSL L'Homme, Dior Eau Savage, and Guerlain Mitsouko. Throw-ins would be Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine - Collection Originale, Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather, and Le Labo Santal 33.

Once you start dabbling in the EdP and Edt fragrances, it's hard to go back to scented soaps that mimic classic/popular parfumes. Not to say they aren't great soaps inspired by parfumes....just... apples and oranges.

Perfumes: The A to Z Guide - good stuff!

There are lots of books, but he's referring to Turin's Perfume Guide.

This one below. I apologize in advance if the link is wonky. I'm on mobile.

http://www.amazon.com/Perfumes-The-Guide-Luca-Turin/dp/0143115014/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411087713&sr=8-1&keywords=perfume+guide