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L Heure Vertueuse III

L'Heure Vertueuse III by Cartier is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a lavender undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.

crisp citrusfresh spicesgrounding woodmodern sophisticationunisex charm
4.01· 118 Ratings
Created byMathilde Laurent
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

L'Heure Vertueuse III by Cartier was launched in 2012 and is the creation of perfumer Mathilde Laurent. This fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that feels crisp and refreshing, leading into a heart of lavender and fresh spices that add depth and warmth. The composition settles into woody base notes that provide a grounding finish. It embodies the brand's attention to detail and modern sophistication while maintaining an understated elegance.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak3.2k
Weak7.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long4.0k
Eternal800
Sillage
Intimate6.1k
Moderate16.0k
Strong6.7k
Enormous4.3k

Application Tips

L'Heure Vertueuse III has a bright opening that fades within an hour, so a slightly heavier application at first will ensure you capture its full character. The woody base notes develop over time, making it ideal for daytime wear when the scent evolves naturally with your skin.

03 · The Nose

Mathilde Laurent

Founding perfumer · 91 fragrances · French

Mathilde Laurent portrait

Mathilde Laurent is a French perfumer. After studying perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles, Laurent began her career as an apprentice to Jean-Paul Guerlain. She went on to work at Guerlain for 11 years.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The freshness of a crisp morning walk, where the scent of lavender and fresh spices create a sense of invigoration and clarity.

Fig. 01 — L Heure Vertueuse III, Cartier

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06 · The Room

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