L’Heure Bleue Extract
“L’Heure Bleue Extract by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a powdery, violet composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
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Application Tips
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.
Jacques Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances · b. 1874 · French
“When I created Shalimar, I was thinking of the great love stories — of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.”
Jacques 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. Working in the legendary Guerlain laboratory on the Champs-Élysées, he drew inspiration from love, literature, and travel to create fragrances of unprecedented emotional depth. Shalimar, inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal and his love affair with a woman whose identity remains mysterious, is perhaps the most celebrated perfume in history.
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The quiet intimacy of an early evening walk, where powdery florals and warm spices create a cocoon of comfort and sophistication.
Fig. 01 — L’Heure Bleue Extract, Guerlain
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