Look, I get it. Smelling “rich” is entirely subjective. Some people swear there’s nothing fancier than a whiff of jasmine in a perfume, whilst others reach for a smoky cognac-infused bottle when they want to smell sophisticated. It all boils down to your olfactory memories, or the link between a scent and its lavish past. It’s the leathery smell of a luxury handbag or the powdery musk of your mother’s signature red lipstick. For me? Iris smells wildly expensive. I associate it with a well-loved cashmere sweater, one you’d find draped over the shoulders of a woman who somehow always looks put-together—classic, soft and painfully chic.

When I saw that Guerlain’s newest scent (its first women’s fragrance launch in almost 10 years, by the way) put the pretty note in the forefront, I knew I’d consider it a rich-smelling staple. Five weeks later, I firmly stand by the assessment. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the fragrance makes you smell like an effortlessly chic French lady. After all, this is Guerlain we’re talking about! If you’re on the hunt for a new signature scent this season, I’d highly suggest scrolling ahead.

Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, Reviewed