Dark Chocolate LiqueurOpens with
PatchouliHeart
MuskDries down to
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Cartier · Sold as feminine
Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII
The quiet intimacy of a cozy study late at night, where the aroma of dark chocolate and patchouli mingles with the rich textures of leather-bound books.
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Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VIIPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessRumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour Elle · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Défendue VII was launched in 2011 and stands as a sophisticated blend of warm spices, patchouli, and cacao, drawing on the brand's legacy of attention to detail. The composition opens with the rich aroma of dark chocolate liqueur, leading into a heart of patchouli, cocoa, iris, and balsamic notes that create a complex and enveloping warmth. The base layers of musk, sandalwood, amber, leather, and vanilla provide depth and longevity, grounding the fragrance in earthy sensuality.
Apply sparingly — this fragrance has excellent longevity and moderate sillage. The chocolate liqueur top note fades quickly, but the base notes continue to develop for hours, so a light application is sufficient for long-lasting warmth.
Fig. 01 — Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII, Cartier
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Mathilde Laurent
The molecule as materialMathilde Laurent grew up among artists in Paris's Montparnasse before studying chemistry and physics and entering ISIPCA.
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The originalLes Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VIICartier · Premium · $100–250Rasasi · 2014Rumz Al Rasasi 9325 Pour ElleShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.52 (646)46%Match
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Adds amber, honey and sweet; shares amber.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 10%.