L' d'Hiver Eau de Toilette bottle L' d'Hiver
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2003 Year 2012
££££ Price Tier ££
After Midnight Eau de Parfum bottle After Midnight

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L' d'Hiver
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After Midnight
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' d'Hiver
L'Eau d'Hiver is a fragrance that sparks strong emotions; people either adore its ethereal, minimalist beauty or dismiss it as fleeting and overpriced. It's a soft, clean skin scent that feels almost like a whisper, but one that leaves a lasting impression on those who truly connect with it.
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Our Verdict - After Midnight
Don't let the name fool you. After Midnight is a light, airy floral that evokes fresh mornings rather than dark nights. Its fleeting presence means it's one you'll need to douse yourself in, but for those who love a subtle, clean scent, it's a quiet masterpiece.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 15%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 13% 12%
Sweet 22% 18%
Warm 12% 15%
Woody 10% 12%
Earthy 7% 15%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 16% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L' d'Hiver EdT
After Midnight EdP

Notes

Accords

L' d'Hiver After Midnight
100%
Musky
72%
Amber
100%
97%
Powdery
80%
63%
Citrus
90%
Iris
69%
Woody
66%
Aromatic
60%
51%
Fresh Spicy
58%
57%
Floral
54%
46%
Sweet
45%
Green
Musky shared
100%
72%
100%
Powdery shared
97%
80%
Citrus shared
63%
90%
69%
66%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
58%
Floral shared
57%
54%
46%
45%

Performance

L' d'Hiver After Midnight
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' d'Hiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, inoffensive nature make it perfect for the office, while its delicate beauty also suits casual and date settings. However, its understated character means it's less suited for bold formal events or active wear where a more pronounced scent is usually preferred.

After Midnight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its famously light sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for the office where subtlety is key, or for casual wear when you want a personal, clean scent. It's less suited for formal events or dates where you might want a more impactful or long-lasting presence.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Powdery, Musky accords and Iris, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L' d'Hiver
After Midnight
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