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L'Heure Bleue

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain L'Heure Bleue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1912, created by Jacques Guerlain. L'Heure Bleue opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Iris. Guerlain's L'Heure Bleue carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Romantic
  • Warm
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L'Heure Bleue 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, CANANGA ODORATA OIL/EXTRACT, ROSE FLOWER OIL/EXTRACT, JASMINE OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYL METHANE, METHYL ANTHRANILATE, LINALYL ACETATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, PINENE, GERANIOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM FLOWER OIL, CITRONELLOL, BENZALDEHYDE, VANILLIN, ANETHOLE, TERPINOLENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, TERPINEOL, GERANYL ACETATE, CITRAL, ALPHA TERPINENE, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

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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Where to buy

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