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 Notes, 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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Unique
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Absinth100%
Heartas listed
Licorice64%
Violet Leaf36%
Baseas listed
Patchouli29%
Vetiver26%
Woody Notes25%
Sandalwood21%

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:
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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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 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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