La Liturgie des Heures
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Iris Ardent
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is not for dabblers in the incense game. La Liturgie des Heures is a stark, photorealistic church experience in a bottle - a nuanced and polarising scent that truly delivers on its name, even if some wish for more oomph than subtlety.
This is a grown-up iris, not powdery and delicate but deeply intertwined with a rich, creamy leather. It's divisive, with some finding it comforting and addictive, while others find it unpleasantly masculine. Definitely don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 5% |
| Floral | 3% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 18% | 20% |
| Sweet | 9% | 8% |
| Warm | 15% | 19% |
| Woody | 19% | 24% |
| Earthy | 11% | 18% |
| Animalic | 28% | 16% |
| Fresh | 17% | 16% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and complex, spiritual accords make it less suited for high-energy or very public settings. It performs best in contemplative, personal spaces or as a unique statement in more low-key social situations.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for close encounters rather than a loud statement. The rich leather and woody accords lean more towards evening and formal events, though its comforting quality could work for a relaxed winter's day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Smoky accords and Cypress, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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