MagnoliaOpens with
MateHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Cartier · Sold as unisex
Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Fougueuse IV
The quiet intensity of an urban park where morning sun warms the earth, mingling with the crisp scent of freshly mown grass and distant wood smoke.
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Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Fougueuse IVPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessFerragamo · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Cartier and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV is a chypre fragrance that balances vibrant citrus with rich leather and woody notes. The composition opens with the bright zest of bergamot and mate, which give way to floral magnolia and lavender before settling into a base of vetiver, oakmoss, musk, and leather. This dynamic blend creates a scent that feels both fresh and deeply grounded, capturing the essence of Cartier's attention to detail and elegance.
This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays to capture both its bright top notes and deeper base. Allow it to settle on your skin for a few minutes before heading out — this will ensure that you experience the full transition from fresh citrus to earthy musk.
Fig. 01 — Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Fougueuse IV, 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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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 7%.