Goutal 1984 EDT

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Heure Exquise

by Annick Goutal , Isabelle Doyen

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Goutal Heure Exquise is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1984, created by Annick Goutal and Isabelle Doyen. Heure Exquise settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Sandalwood, Rose, and Iris. Goutal's Heure Exquise carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Heure Exquise is a masterclass in classic elegance, offering a softer, more approachable take on beloved green chypres like Chanel No. 19. It's a sophisticated scent that earns adoration for its exquisite balance, though some find it a touch too powdery or 'old-world'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
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Heure Exquise 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and soft, elegant character make it perfectly suitable for formal events and date nights. While it has a delicate presence, it might be too 'proper' for overtly casual settings and is completely unsuitable for sport. It works for an office environment where a refined, non-aggressive scent is appreciated.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Opens with a cool, bitter wave of freshly cut green galbanum and dewy hyacinth that echoes a classic green chypre. As it settles, a soft, powdery iris emerges, entwined with delicate rose, bringing an ethereal floral heart. A whisper of vanilla and creamy sandalwood grounds the composition, adding warmth and sophistication without sacrificing its inherent freshness.

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