Louis Vuitton 2020 EDT

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Heures d'Absence

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Heures d'Absence opens with Jasmine and Grasse Rose Absolute, settles into a heart of Pittosporum, Mimosa, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Louis Vuitton's Heures d'Absence carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Heures d'Absence is a perfectly pleasant floral musk that’s pretty, clean, and a bit 'meh'. Prepare for accusations of shampoo or hair dye, and a price tag that many agree is not justified for its performance and linearity. You'll either adore its delicate elegance or find it utterly boring.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Heures d'Absence Eau de Toilette 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, light floral and musky profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual settings where an inoffensive scent is preferred. The consensus on its weak projection and longevity means it's too subtle for formal events or a standout date night, but could work for sport if you want a fresh lift.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a soft, clean blend of rose and jasmine, reminiscent of freshly washed linens. A delicate mimosa note emerges, adding a powdery yellow floral embrace, while a hint of juicy raspberry offers a playful, subtle sweetness. The dry down is a comforting, clean musk with a whisper of sandalwood and vanilla, settling into a gentle, sophisticated skin scent.

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