Cartier 2009 EDP

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Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Mysterieuse XII

by Mathilde Laurent

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Cartier Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Mysterieuse XII is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Mathilde Laurent. Cartier's Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Mysterieuse XII carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive trip down memory lane - some find it a luxurious, mysterious oriental, while others are stuck in a dusty head shop or even an auto mechanic's garage. Definitely test before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Mysterieuse XII Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting, moderate sillage makes it too present for a typical office but perfect for dates and evening events. The rich, spicy oriental profile isn't suited for casual daytime or sport, fitting better into more dressed-up or intimate settings.

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

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 Mysterieuse XII opens with a peppery whisper of coriander and warm nutmeg, quickly ushering in a prominent, smoky incense that evokes ancient temples. A creamy jasmine note subtly weaves through, preventing the spice from becoming too dry. As it settles, earthy patchouli emerges, often lending a surprising, delicious chocolatey facet, all smoothed by the balmy, slightly pine-like sweetness of elemi resin. It's a complex, evolving scent journey.

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