Serge Lutens
Chergui
Amber · Sweet · Tobacco.
parfumbible.comSweet · Fruity · Warm spicy.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
1986 Eclectique by Les Bains Guerbois has a listed sweet, fruity, warm spicy profile, with notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Davana.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
Eau de parfum · France listing
Alcohol denat. (79 % vol), Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Farnesol.
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Source: Les Bains Guerbois official French product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.34 / 5
104 votes
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Projection
2.12 / 4
101 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.61 / 5
92 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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228Own it
99Previously owned
328Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Guerlain
Shalimar
Eau de parfum
Citrus · Amber · Woody.
Calvin Klein
CK One Shock For Him
Tobacco · Warm spicy · Amber.
Masque Milano
Tango
Amber · Warm spicy · Woody.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Bitter PeachBoth list Cardamom and Davana. Explore 1986 Eclectique’s sweet direction alongside Bitter Peach’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Another 13Both list Apple and Jasmine. Explore 1986 Eclectique’s sweet direction alongside Another 13’s musky profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does 1986 Eclectique smell like?
1986 Eclectique by Les Bains Guerbois has a listed sweet, fruity, warm spicy profile, with notes of Apple, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Davana.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Bertrand Duchaufour.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.34 out of 5, from 104 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define 1986 Eclectique?
Its listed notes include apple, cardamom, black pepper, mandarin orange, davana, honey, dried fruits, honeysuckle, cloves, geranium, broom, jasmine, tobacco, amber, oakmoss, opoponax, mate, patchouli, musk. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
1986 Eclectique
Les Bains Guerbois
Leading accords
sweet
fruity
warm spicy
honey
amber
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Apple · Cardamom · Black Pepper · Mandarin Orange · Davana · Honey
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