{"product_id":"retro-guerlain-liu-edp-pre-reformulation","title":"Retro - Guerlain Liu EdP - Pre 2021 Reformulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is for the Parisiennes Version of Liu - Pre 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiu by Guerlain is an Aldehydic Floral Green fragrance for women originally launched in 1929 and notably draws comparisons to Chanel No. 5. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop notes are Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Rosemary; base notes are Iris, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 1929 formula of Liu was discontinued, before being briefly re-issued in 1994 and 2005 with an altered formula. Finally, it joined the Les Parisiennes Collection, repackaged in the iconic bee bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiu was then re-released in 2021 in yet another reformulation. The original Liu, and the reformulation that appears in the Les Parisiennes Collection, both have an aromatic profile of aldehydic, fresh, white floral, woody, citrus, iris, powdery, fresh spicy, aromatic, and floral notes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe currently available Re-Issued version notably lacks the fresh, spicy, and aromatic accords in the Modern Pre-Reformulation, instead opting for a soapier, earthier, iris and violet combination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrantica - Liu is a beautiful, abstract aldehydic floral that feels like all of the materials that went into Chanel no 5 were reorchestrated to be more plush, cuddly, and warm. In short, it definitely feels very \"Guerlain does Chanel no 5,\" but it is definitely its own, original scent. Aldehydes dominate the top and give the whole scent a soapy profile, but in the beginning they are definitely joined by bergamot and rosemary, which is the first \"Guerlainesque\" trait. The jasmine, ylang ylang, rose core feels similarly balanced to no 5. Whereas no 5 goes into a civet-heavy, musky, sweet-grassy drydown, Liu goes for vanilla and woods with a smooth animalic roundedness. Liu is cozy where no. 5 is angular. Would read to many as feminine based on current associations and assumptions about perfume, but honestly the cozy, warm, dryness feels perfectly unisex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrantica - After dabbing on my wrists, neck and décolleté. It started to heat up. With this wet jungle heat, oh wow, what a beautiful aura of embraced me. Suffice to say, I have now added Liu to that list of the few I already have that I know play well in wet, hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunny how only certain juices work in the ominous heat that brings danger, floods, bad hair days and the likes. My only regret, I hadn't tried this precious elixir sooner. Give it whirl on a day such as this, I think you'll come back to her many times. Wow, I love Guerlain. Some are hits, some misses, but when it's a hit, that hit is \"hit out of the park \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrantica - I have some of the current Les Parisians edition of lovely Liu and it is wonderfully warm, woody, and rosy-floral. It is nice to wear to meetings because it is such a pleasant, gentle fragrance and I don't have to worry about overwhelming anyone. I long to try some vintage eau de cologne but have't found any that I could afford, yet. I have some vintage Chanel 22 which smells similar and some of the current version of Joy, also nice with some similar notes, but I love Liu so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrantica - Reminds me of Chanel no5, only better. I couldn't wear no5 because I never connected to it. Liu on another hand is the right balance. This works for me. Definitely worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrantica - Liu, you have stolen my heart! ...I am indeed one of those people who cannot wear Chanel No. 5 (or any of the Chanels, except for Bois des Iles and Cuir de Russie, so I am left not too desolate), and I have actually pouted because none of the Chanel Nos. or Coco or Chance are compatible with me. This Guerlain beauty Liu is the Chanel I have wanted to have and love since...well, forever! Liu has aldehydes that I can stomach (which is why it is hard for me to wear other brands with aldehydes as a main note. For example, I tried Arpege, and was very sad to have to pass on it because on me, it smells like feet), in fact, I love Liu's aldehydes! This radiates class, it sparkles, it has a bit of everything! A bit woody, a bit spicy (almost like a cafe au lait with cinnamon note, which is captivating), a bit floral, and a bit on the dry, crisp side. A masterpiece! ...I Love this. 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