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Houbigant · Sold as feminine
Demi-Jour
The quiet hum of an office turning into a dinner reservation, where soft floral notes blend with powdery undertones, making it suitable for any occasion.
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Demi-JourPremium · $100–250
62%Similar accords, often for lessLumiere Original · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 20 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Demi-Jour by Houbigant, launched in 1987, is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance that captures the essence of refined femininity. The composition opens with aldehydes and bergamot, creating a fresh and powdery aura that transitions into a heart of rose, violet, and ylang-ylang. These floral notes are balanced by orris root and jasmine, while the base features sandalwood, musk, oakmoss, and cedar, providing warmth and depth.
Apply two sprays on pulse points. The aldehydes and bergamot will fade within the first hour, but the woody and musky base notes will linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Demi-Jour, Houbigant
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The originalDemi-JourHoubigant · Premium · $100–250Rochas · 1984Lumiere OriginalShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.14 (341)58%Match
Swiss ArabianRasheeqaShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.86 (192)
With Houbigant Coeur de Jeannette
Adds warm spicy, musky and sweet; shares rose and musk and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 9%.