Guerlain is one of the oldest perfume houses in the world, with a history of nearly two centuries. It was founded in 1828 in Paris by Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain, and for five generations the brand's perfumes were created by members of the family.

In 1889 Aimé Guerlain created Jicky, considered one of the first modern perfumes because it combined natural ingredients with synthetic molecules. His nephew Jacques Guerlain created the legendary L’Heure Bleue (1912), Mitsouko (1919) and Shalimar (1925), while Jean-Paul Guerlain gave the world Vetiver (1959) and Habit Rouge (1965).

Since 1994 Guerlain has been part of the LVMH group, and since 2008 the house's master perfumer has been Thierry Wasser. Under his direction, modern bestsellers have been born, such as La Petite Robe Noire, L’Homme Idéal, Mon Guerlain and L’Instinct. The fresh Aqua Allegoria collection and the luxurious Absolus Allegoria line complete the brand's portfolio.

Guerlain fragrances are synonymous with French class, rich ingredients and the signature "Guerlinade", the warm vanilla accord that links many of the house's creations.