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Jacques GuerlainThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Shalimar Parfum (1925)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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L’Heure Bleue Extract
The quiet intimacy of an early evening walk, where powdery florals and warm spices create a cocoon of comfort and sophistication.
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L’Heure Bleue ExtractPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessEau de Minuit - Midnight Fragrance · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L’Heure Bleue Extract by Guerlain was launched in 1912 and crafted by Jacques Guerlain. This Oriental Floral fragrance is a masterpiece of delicate powdery accords, with violet and iris at its heart, complemented by the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. The anise and clove notes add a subtle spiciness that contrasts beautifully with the floral sweetness. L’Heure Bleue Extract captures the essence of early evening, when the day’s light softens into a gentle, intimate glow.
This fragrance blooms slowly on the skin, so it's best to apply two sprays initially. The powdery base notes are slow to develop but last throughout the day, making it perfect for an evening out.
Fig. 01 — L’Heure Bleue Extract, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 76%, disliked or hated by 4%.