Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Fougueuse IV
“Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV by Cartier is a Chypre fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, citrus composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2011 by Cartier and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, Les Heures de Cartier: L'Heure Fougueuse IV is a chypre fragrance that balances vibrant citrus with rich leather and woody notes. The composition opens with the bright zest of bergamot and mate, which give way to floral magnolia and lavender before settling into a base of vetiver, oakmoss, musk, and leather. This dynamic blend creates a scent that feels both fresh and deeply grounded, capturing the essence of Cartier's attention to detail and elegance.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays to capture both its bright top notes and deeper base. Allow it to settle on your skin for a few minutes before heading out — this will ensure that you experience the full transition from fresh citrus to earthy musk.
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 intensity of an urban park where morning sun warms the earth, mingling with the crisp scent of freshly mown grass and distant wood smoke.
Fig. 01 — Les Heures de Cartier L Heure Fougueuse IV, Cartier
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