Jean Patou 1946 EDP

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L'Heure Attendue

by Henri Alméras

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Jean Patou L'Heure Attendue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1946, created by Henri Alméras. L'Heure Attendue opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Jean Patou's L'Heure Attendue carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This perfume is a beautifully preserved slice of post-war optimism. It's a classic for a reason, blending aldehydic florals with a sublime sandalwood base that evokes peace and quiet confidence. A true vintage gem, worth seeking out.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Soft
  • Luxurious
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L'Heure Attendue 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
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 Summer Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated floral-woody character makes it ideal for formal events and dates, while its calming, elegant presence suits office wear without being overpowering. The overall refined and classic feel, however, makes it less appropriate for very casual or sporty 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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Attendue opens with a delicate, effervescent bloom of aldehydes and soft florals like lily of the valley and lilac, underpinned by a green touch of geranium. This graceful introduction leads to a rich heart of ylang-ylang and rose, soon embraced by a remarkably smooth, creamy Mysore sandalwood. A warm, musky opoponax and hints of vanilla in the drydown ensure a tranquil, lingering presence that's both refined and comforting.

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