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Du Coq

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
EDC · 1894 · unisex

Guerlain's Du Coq, launched in 1894, is one of the house's early fragrances and remains a testament to the brand's classical perfumery foundations. As an eau de cologne concentration, it belongs to a tradition of fresh, everyday scents rather than the heavier compositions Guerlain became known for later.

Du Coq opens with a bright citrus burst of neroli, bergamot, and lemon that immediately establishes its aromatic character. The heart settles into a clean fougère structure built on lavender and jasmine, with patchouli adding subtle earthiness beneath the florals. The base anchors everything with oakmoss and sandalwood, creating a woody, dry finish that prevents the composition from feeling too light or fleeting despite its cologne concentration.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate restrained, classical masculinity without pretense. It works well as a daily cologne that won't dominate a room, making it suitable for office wear or casual daytime use. The woody-aromatic DNA places it alongside The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader archetypes.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Floral
26%
Jasmine
70%
White Floral
19%
Green
40%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
50%
Earthy
60%
Powdery
19%
Creamy
40%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Citruses
Citruses
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match88% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat88% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Floral26%Jasmine70%White Floral19%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDC

Guerlain Du Coq— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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$153.00 at Papique. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Guerlain Du Coq smell like? +
Guerlain's Du Coq, launched in 1894, is one of the house's early fragrances and remains a testament to the brand's classical perfumery foundations. As an eau de cologne concentration, it belongs to a tradition of fresh, everyday scents rather than the heavier compositions Guerlain became known for later. Du Coq opens with a bright citrus burst of neroli, bergamot, and lemon that immediately establishes its aromatic character. The heart settles into a clean fougère structure built on lavender and jasmine, with patchouli adding subtle earthiness beneath the florals. The base anchors everything with oakmoss and sandalwood, creating a woody, dry finish that prevents the composition from feeling too light or fleeting despite its cologne concentration. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate restrained, classical masculinity without pretense. It works well as a daily cologne that won't dominate a room, making it suitable for office wear or casual daytime use. The woody-aromatic DNA places it alongside The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader archetypes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Du Coq? +
Top: Neroli, Bergamot, Citruses, Lemon, Orange. Heart: Lavender, Jasmine, Patchouli. Base: Oakmoss, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Du Coq? +
Guerlain Du Coq belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Guerlain Du Coq? +
Based on shared notes, Penhaligons Lily Of The Valley (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Bergamot), Givenchy Monsieur de Givenchy for men (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Lavender, Lemon), Montblanc Legend Special Edition 2012 for men (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Lavender, Jasmine), Birkholz Nights In Noto unisex (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Bergamot), Lancome O De Lancome (Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Bergamot) may smell similar to Du Coq.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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