Eau de Toilette2009
Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VI
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Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VI

The crisp energy of an early meeting in an executive boardroom, where the fresh aromatic notes meet the polished wood tones of conference tables and leather chairs.

4.07141 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
citrusaldehydicaromaticfreshwoodysoapy
Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VIPremium · $100–250
35%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau Kenzo Glacee Pour Femme · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares aldehydes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate24% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak18%
Weak19%
Moderate40%
Long lasting13%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate32% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate51%
Strong17%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine7%
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Unisex74%
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Feminine20%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2009 by Cartier, L'Heure Brilliant VI is an aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Mathilde Laurent. It opens with a bright aldehydic-citrus blend that captures the essence of fresh morning air, leading to a heart of aromatic notes that add depth and complexity. The base features woody and soapy accords, creating a distinctive olfactory experience that balances freshness and warmth.

How to wear it

This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so a light application is recommended. It works best when applied to pulse points for a warm, close-to-skin presence throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VI, Cartier

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03 · The nose

Mathilde Laurent

The molecule as material

Mathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.

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Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VIThe originalLes Heures de Cartier L Heure Brilliant VICartier · Premium · $100–250
35%MatchKenzo · 2024L Eau Kenzo Glacee Pour FemmeShares Aldehydes$40–100★ 3.74 (78)
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Adds amber, honey and sweet; shares one accord.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.07/ 5 · 141 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 6%.

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