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Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV

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Cartier Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV opens with Bergamot and Magnolia, settles into a heart of Mate, Vetiver, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, and Oakmoss. Cartier's Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a quiet masterpiece for those who know; it doesn't shout, it just *is*. L'Heure Fougueuse IV is a refined, complex chypre that evokes countryside elegance without being an old-fashioned bore. Utterly sophisticated and understated.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Luxurious
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Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office wear, as it's present but not overwhelming. The clean, refined character and subtle leather notes fit well for casual outings and even a sophisticated date. It's less suited for very formal events due to its unique, almost pastoral nuances, and definitely not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L'Heure Fougueuse IV opens with a fresh, bright kick of bergamot and the subtle floral lift of magnolia, quickly inviting you into a unique blend. The heart introduces an intriguing dry, grassy mate tea note, complemented by aromatic lavender and earthy vetiver, creating an almost hay-like, pastoral feel. It settles into a refined base where smooth leather, soft musk, and a touch of oakmoss provide a comforting, clean, yet subtly animalic depth, reminiscent of well-kept stables and old leather-bound books.

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