L'Heure Verte
| Edp | Concentration | Cologne |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Absinthe
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with this one. Kilian's L'Heure Verte is a divisive, bold fragrance that some find intoxicatingly unique while others recoil from its intense, medicinal liquorice kick. Not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.
This one's a divisive, potent beast. Skip the blind buy and try it on skin first, because what you get from the bottle isn't necessarily what you'll wear. Expect a strong, spicy-sweet cologne that leans more 'high-end men's fragrance' than 'mysterious absinthe'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 35% | 30% |
| Sweet | 21% | 26% |
| Warm | 12% | 24% |
| Woody | 22% | 23% |
| Earthy | 21% | 20% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 14% | 11% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and distinctive character, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its unique, alluring qualities make it a solid choice for dates, and it adapts well to both casual outings and more formal events where a statement scent is appreciated.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its significant strength and lasting power, Black Absinthe is too much for an office setting and definitely not suited for sport. It could work for a date or a casual evening out, but its unique spicy-sweet profile might be overwhelming in a formal environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Soft Spicy, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Licorice, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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