Guerlain
Liu
“Aldehydes, iris, and jasmine over Guerlinade — Guerlain's transparent everyday, sterile in cold.”
The take
What works
- ●Aldehydes-iris-white floral transparent Guerlainade-vanilla daily wear
- ●Timeless classy spring-warm-weather feminine
Trade-offs
- ●Reads close to No 5 clone
- ●Sharp sterile in cold weather
Notes
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Performance
When to wear
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
Chanel No. 5
Chanel
Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
Chanel
Liu
Guerlain
Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere (2015)
Chanel
Chanel No 5 Parfum
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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 100th Anniversary – Ask For The Moon Limited Edition
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Caleche Soie de Parfum
Hermès
N°22 Eau de Parfum
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Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum Red Edition
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Caleche
Hermès
Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait
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Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette
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No 22 Parfum
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Arpège
Lanvin
Guerlain Chant d'Aromes
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Pikovaya Dama 2018
Xerjoff
Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 2024 Limited Edition
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Chanel No 5 Hair Fragrance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Liu smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Chanel Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum 2024 Limited Edition (83%), Chanel Chanel No. 5 (74%), Chanel Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Liu last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 63/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Liu?
Best in spring, daytime-leaning.
Is Liu worth it?
At this price, yes for this tier. Aldehydes-iris-white floral transparent Guerlainade-vanilla daily wear. Timeless classy spring-warm-weather feminine.
Details
- Perfumer
- Jacques Guerlain