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La Haie Fleurie
A sunlit garden path lined with fragrant flowers, where the air is filled with the subtle interplay of light and shadow.
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La Haie FleuriePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessAnais Anais Eau Légère · CacharelMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1982 by L'Artisan Parfumeur and crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, La Haie Fleurie is a Chypre Floral fragrance that captures the essence of a blooming hedgerow. The composition opens with vibrant white and yellow florals, creating an immediate sense of freshness and lightness. As it settles, the mossy notes add depth and earthiness to the sweet floral heart, resulting in a scent that feels both delicate and robust.
Apply La Haie Fleurie sparingly — a single spritz to each wrist or behind the ears is enough. The fragrance develops slowly, so allow it time to bloom on your skin throughout the day. It pairs well with lighter clothing in warmer weather but can also be layered for added depth during cooler months.
Fig. 01 — La Haie Fleurie, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 16%.