Laura Mercier 2001 EDP

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L'Heure Magique

by Cécile Krakower , James Bell

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Laura Mercier L'Heure Magique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Cécile Krakower and James Bell. L'Heure Magique opens with Bergamot and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Laura Mercier's L'Heure Magique carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly classic, refined fragrance that evokes a bygone era of elegance. Divisive for some, who find it too vintage, but for many, it's an addictive, sensual, and comforting masterpiece.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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L'Heure Magique 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for most settings without being overpowering. The elegant and warm character makes it particularly well-suited for dates and formal events, though many find it versatile enough for daily wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Magique opens with a soft, gentle bergamot embrace, quickly joined by delicate jasmine. The heart unfurls with a timeless bouquet of rose and geranium, underscored by a subtle, warm spice. This floral-spicy core then settles into a luxurious, powdery base of cashmere musk, creamy sandalwood, and golden amber, creating a feeling of enveloping warmth and refined sophistication.

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