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Kilian 2021 EDP

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L'Heure Verte

by Mathieu Nardin

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Kilian L'Heure Verte is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Mathieu Nardin. L'Heure Verte opens with Absinth, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Woody, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Kilian's L'Heure Verte carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with this one. Kilian's L'Heure Verte is a divisive, bold fragrance that some find intoxicatingly unique while others recoil from its intense, medicinal liquorice kick. Not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.
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  • Bold
  • Unique
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
89%
Soft Spicy
75%
Patchouli
59%
Bitter
56%
Earthy
56%

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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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive character, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its unique, alluring qualities make it a solid choice for dates, and it adapts well to both casual outings and more formal events where a statement scent is appreciated.

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About

L'Heure Verte opens with a piercing, aromatic hit of absinthe, immediately conjuring a bracing, boozy greenness. This quickly melds into a dominant, earthy liquorice and violet leaf heart, giving it a peculiar herbal-sweet character. The dry down is a woody, deeply rooted affair, with vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli providing a grounding, almost nutty richness that balances the initial sharpness and bitterness. It's a journey from vibrant green to dark, contemplative earth.

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