I mean for me, this is the greatest masculine Guerlain and probably one of the greatest fragrances for men ever created, so it's a little redundant to talk about notes and such but to me this is a vibrant powdery, carnation and quintessential mossy perfume. Elegant, aerated just perfect and can do no wrong in my eyes. One issue I have is the price and scarcity of the vintage bottle, (not helped by reviews like this one) is extremely prohibitive and I'm someone who has admired this perfume from afar for many years, just watching supplies dry up and prices skyrocket, so I've only got myself to blame. Another thing is that while the older bottles have all that vintage charm and aged, base body and depth, I feel as though the reissued Parisiens version has understandably brighter top notes, and more of the original intent that the old stuff probably had, when it was new, and just an overall appeal to me personally, so I guess that's why I'd seek that one out. And finally did.....but now that's been discontinued. eeek!!! Bottom line is this is an amazing, landmark piece of perfumery, and a friend of mine recently sent me a sample to reacquaint myself with the vintage version and it's just spectacular to wear and feel.