The Last Spritz

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Score
83/100

Guerlain

Jicky

1889

Rosemary, lavender, and bergamot over civet vanilla — Guerlain's 1889 founding fragrance, unisex provocation.

Jicky
aromatic
fresh spicy
citrus

The take

What works

  • 1889 rosemary-lavender-civet gender-neutral founding fragrance
  • Timeless balanced addictive composition

Trade-offs

  • Skanky-fresh contrast polarizes
  • Reads dated to contemporary noses

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
4–6 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring72%
Summer51%
Fall76%
Winter50%
Day100%
Night47%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jicky smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Guerlain Mouchoir de Monsieur (86%), Guerlain Shalimar Parfum (62%), Guerlain Shalimar (56%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Jicky last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 57/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Jicky?

Best in fall, daytime-leaning.

Is Jicky worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. 1889 rosemary-lavender-civet gender-neutral founding fragrance. Timeless balanced addictive composition.

Details

Perfumer
Aime Guerlain