L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette bottle L'Heure Bleue
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1912 Year 1906
££ Price Tier ££
Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum bottle Apres l'Ondee

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
L'Heure Bleue is a divisive classic. Some find it a timeless masterpiece, a comforting embrace from another era, while others can't get past its "old-fashioned" powderiness and medicinal tones. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
Apres l'Ondee is a profoundly poetic and divisive scent. Some find it a masterpiece of delicate melancholy, evocative of a bygone era. Others are left scratching their heads, or worse, smelling old lipstick or bathroom cleaner. Longevity is a common grievance, though many deem its fleeting nature part of its charm.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 13%
Floral 38% 31%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 8% 10%
Sweet 34% 27%
Warm 19% 13%
Woody 2% 8%
Earthy 5% 7%
Animalic 2% 5%
Fresh 12% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Heure Bleue EdT
Apres l'Ondee EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 59% vs 26%
Bergamot 40% vs 18%
Only in Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
Redcurrant Leaf 19% Neroli 19% Lemon 17%
Shared Notes
Carnation 35% vs 11%
Rose 20% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Iris 25% vs 20%
Benzoin 19% vs 12%
Vanilla 16% vs 12%
Only in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Violet 22% Tonka Bean 17%
Only in Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 19% Musk 13% Amber 12% Styrax 12%

Accords

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
100%
Floral
66%
98%
Violet Floral
69%
85%
Vanilla
49%
84%
Iris
67%
76%
Amber
73%
Anis
46%
63%
Soft Spicy
45%
58%
Aromatic
Woody
52%
Earthy
48%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
100%
66%
Violet Floral shared
98%
69%
Vanilla shared
85%
49%
Iris shared
84%
67%
76%
Anis shared
73%
46%
Soft Spicy shared
63%
45%
58%
52%
48%

Performance

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its classic, powdery-floral nature makes it suitable for formal settings and intimate dates, while its unique, sometimes challenging character and potential strong sillage limit its versatility for everyday casual wear or office environments.

Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its soft sillage and delicate nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, while its romantic and classic aura fits well for dates. The fleeting longevity means it's not ideal for formal events requiring enduring presence, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Violet Floral, Iris accords and Neroli, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum
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