Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII
“Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Defendue VII by Cartier is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, patchouli composition with a cacao undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Défendue VII was launched in 2011 and stands as a sophisticated blend of warm spices, patchouli, and cacao, drawing on the brand's legacy of attention to detail. The composition opens with the rich aroma of dark chocolate liqueur, leading into a heart of patchouli, cocoa, iris, and balsamic notes that create a complex and enveloping warmth. The base layers of musk, sandalwood, amber, leather, and vanilla provide depth and longevity, grounding the fragrance in earthy sensuality.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply sparingly — this fragrance has excellent longevity and moderate sillage. The chocolate liqueur top note fades quickly, but the base notes continue to develop for hours, so a light application is sufficient for long-lasting warmth.
Mathilde Laurent
Founding perfumer · 91 fragrances · French
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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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of a cozy study late at night, where the aroma of dark chocolate and patchouli mingles with the rich textures of leather-bound books.
Fig. 01 — Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Defendue VII, Cartier
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