Deseo Cologne

I sampled this in Paris and have been buying it ever since. It starts out warm and lemony, it is very much a scent that would remind one of the south of France, near Grasse, of all the flowers that grow around the area. It is a sunny summertime scent, similar to Guerlain's Herba Fresca, but softer, more feminine. There is definitely the famous Guerlain vanilla in this, especially during the dry down which is soft and warm.

I had never heard of this Guerlain before I received a sample. Phase 1 is the herbaceous phase. Pure cilantro aka coriander. Phase 2 is the total green wood stage. I'm glad this stage doesn't last long. Phase 3 goes into a cilantro laced floral. There is something very calming about Secret Intention. Actually this smells a bit like Champs Elysees Too Much to me. Way too green smelling for my tastes. Guerlain could've done better!