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Goutal · Sold as feminine
Heure Exquise
The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent in a private parlor, where the scent of fresh flowers and powdery musk creates a serene atmosphere.
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Heure ExquisePremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Couture · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares iris, galbanum and rose8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Heure Exquise by Goutal was launched in 1984 and is a Floral fragrance for women, created by Annick Goutal and Isabelle Doyen. The composition opens with vibrant green notes that give way to the lush heart of iris, rose, and violet. This floral bouquet is wrapped in a powdery, woody base that adds an earthy warmth. Heure Exquise captures the essence of French elegance, blending crisp freshness with a soft, enveloping comfort.
Heure Exquise is best applied to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The green top notes are bright but fleeting, so ensure the base notes have time to bloom by applying an hour before your intended wear.
Fig. 01 — Heure Exquise, Goutal
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Annick Goutal
From concert pianist to perfumerAnnick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.
Co-created with Isabelle Doyen
Designer Goutal
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Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalHeure ExquiseGoutal · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2008Azzaro CoutureShares Iris, Galbanum and Rose$40–100★ 3.97 (104)53%Match
AjmalTimelessShares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 2.85 (13)
With Goutal Hadrien Absolu
Adds citrus, aldehydic and fresh; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 12%.