by Guerlain
Épices Volées is a warm, aromatic, spiced fragrance with a distinctive blend of citrus, herbal, and woody notes. It opens with a crisp, zesty top note of bergamot, lemon, and coriander, quickly evolving into a full-bodied chypre with rich cardamom, clove, and sage. The base is smooth and tenacious, built around sandalwood, benzoin, and labdanum, giving it a creamy, almost vanilla-like warmth. It carries a subtle barbershop or old-world elegance—suggestive of vintage fragrance libraries, period dramas, or time-worn wooden drawers. Though not overwhelmingly powerful, it lingers moderately, clinging to skin like memory. The scent is versatile across seasons, particularly comfortable in autumn and winter, and suits casual day wear or quiet evening settings. Its appeal lies in its effortless sophistication, quiet complexity, and subtle sillage—never loud, always present.