The Last Spritz

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Score
83/100

Guerlain

Jicky

1889Aime Guerlain

“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

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

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

Fit

Best in spring and fall, during the day. Unisex.

When

  • Spring, 72%, best
  • Summer, 51%
  • Fall, 76%, best
  • Winter, 50%
  • Day, 100%, best
  • Night, 47%

Occasions

EverydayOffice

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 (56%), Guerlain Shalimar Parfum (62%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Jicky last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Jicky?

Jicky is best in spring and fall, during the day. It suits everyday wear and the office.

Is Jicky worth it?

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