L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette bottle L'Heure Bleue
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1912 Year 1925
££ Price Tier £
Красная Москва Eau de Parfum bottle Красная Москва

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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 - Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
Krasnaya Moskva is a challenging icon. Its divisive nature means you'll either adore its rich, vintage embrace or recoil from its potent, old-school punch. Not for the faint of heart, but undeniably a piece of perfume history.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 12%
Floral 38% 45%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 8% 5%
Sweet 34% 32%
Warm 19% 15%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 12% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Heure Bleue EdT
Красная Москва EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 28%
Only in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Anise 60%
Only in Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
Coriander 40% Orange Blossom 31%
Shared Notes
Carnation 35% vs 34%
Rose 20% vs 18%
Only in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Tuberose 23% Neroli 22%
Only in Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
Ylang-Ylang 26% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Iris 25% vs 36%
Tonka Bean 17% vs 30%
Vanilla 16% vs 32%
Only in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Violet 22% Benzoin 19%

Accords

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
58%
100%
Floral
100%
58%
Aromatic
88%
85%
Vanilla
68%
84%
Iris
62%
82%
Warm Spicy
78%
76%
Amber
73%
Anis
Sweet
71%
Citrus
55%
Powdery shared
100%
58%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
58%
88%
Vanilla shared
85%
68%
Iris shared
84%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
78%
76%
73%
71%
55%

Performance

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Красная Москва Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity, combined with its strong, vintage floral-spicy profile, make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. However, its commanding presence is perfect for evening dates or formal events where it can truly shine without overpowering the setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
91%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Iris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Красная Москва Eau de Parfum
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