Guerlain 1912 Edp

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L'Heure Bleue

by Jacques Guerlain

Guerlain L'Heure Bleue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1912, created by Jacques Guerlain. The fragrance opens with Neroli, Anise, Coriander, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Jasmine, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Iris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Our verdict on L'Heure Bleue: Acquired

L'Heure Bleue is a masterpiece that stirs strong opinions. While some find it melancholic and old-fashioned, many others laud its timeless elegance and complex beauty. It's a love-it-or-hate-it classic that demands exploration.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Warm
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 31%
Fruity 2%
Green 7%
Sweet 29%
Warm 18%
Woody 9%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Powdery
100%
Floral
80%
Vanilla
79%
Warm Spicy
76%
Violet Floral
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Anise 25% Neroli 21% Coriander 20% Bergamot 18% Lemon 16%

Heart Notes

Heliotrope 16% Carnation 14% Violet 13% Clove 12% Ylang-Ylang 10% Rose 9% Jasmine 9% Orchid 8% Tuberose 8%

Base Notes

Iris 20% Vanilla 16% Benzoin 15% Sandalwood 13% Tonka Bean 13% Musk 12% Vetiver 11%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated, powdery floral character and impressive longevity make it highly suitable for formal events and date nights. While some find it too heavy for office wear, its classic elegance can also work for a statement in a professional setting. It's not a casual or sport fragrance.

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Imagine twilight captured in a bottle: a delicate, powdery embrace of iris and violet, warmed by a spicy carnation and anise heart. Benzoin and vanilla lend a sweet, almost gourmand depth to the base, intertwining with the subtle earthiness of vetiver and sandalwood. Its journey from a zesty, clean opening to a plush, ethereal drydown is a testament to classical perfumery, feeling both nostalgic and utterly ageless.

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