Jasmine SambacOpens with
MimosaHeart
MuskDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Louis Vuitton · Sold as feminine
Heures d'Absence
The quiet moment when you pause to appreciate the stillness of a room filled with the delicate scent of jasmine and rose, where time seems to slow down.
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Heures d'AbsenceLuxury · $250+
44%Similar accords, often for lessDahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Heures d'Absence by Louis Vuitton was launched in 2020 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This floral woody musk fragrance is a composition of white florals, sweet notes, and powdery accords, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both intimate and lasting. The scent opens with Jasmine Sambac and May Rose, offering a delicate yet rich bouquet that transitions smoothly into the heart of Mimosa and Pitosporum. The base notes of musk, vanilla, and sandalwood provide a soft, lingering comfort.
One or two sprays is sufficient — the fragrance blooms gradually on the skin over an hour. It's best worn in cooler environments as the powdery notes can feel heavy in warmer settings.
Fig. 01 — Heures d'Absence, Louis Vuitton
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 7%.