
L'Heure Bleue
L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain was launched in 1912, a floral fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by powdery, violet and vanilla. Key notes: Cloves and Neroli.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | powdery, violet, vanilla |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Cloves, Neroli |
| Community rating | 4.65/5 from 420 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
L'Heure Bleue is a 1912 oriental floral that opens with anise—a sharp, licorice-like top note that quickly softens into a heart of cloves and neroli. The clove is warm and slightly medicinal, while neroli adds a honeyed orange-blossom facet. As it dries down, the base reveals its true character: a powdery, violet-forward blend of iris, violet, vanilla, benzoin, and tonka bean. The effect is nostalgic and enveloping, with a pronounced powdery texture (100% accord) and a sweet, resinous warmth.
This is a collector's scent—historically significant and unmistakably vintage in structure. It suits those who appreciate classic Guerlain craftsmanship and don't mind a bold, old-school opening. Ideal for cool weather, evening wear, or moments when you want a fragrance that feels like a memory. Not for fans of fresh or modern minimalism; L'Heure Bleue is dense, emotional, and unapologetically powdery.
中文簡介
L'Heure Bleue 係 1912 年嘅東方花香調,前調係八角,帶住甘草般嘅銳利感,好快就融入丁香同橙花嘅中調。丁香溫暖微藥感,橙花就加咗蜜糖似的橙花氣息。基調先至係佢嘅真身:鳶尾、紫羅蘭、雲呢拿、安息香同零陵香豆,粉感極重(100% 粉感 accord),紫羅蘭同雲呢拿做主導,暖甜帶樹脂感。
呢支香適合鍾意古典嬌蘭工藝、接受到舊派濃郁開場嘅收藏家。秋冬夜晚、想有懷舊情緒嘅場合最啱。唔係走清新簡約路線,而係厚重、感性、粉到盡。
Reference data
| House | Guerlain |
|---|---|
| Name | L'Heure Bleue |
| Launched | 1912 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Floral |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 10 |
| Also known as | 蓝调时光, L'Heure Bleue |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue?
L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain: top notes are Anise; heart notes are Cloves and Neroli; base notes are Iris, Violet, Vanilla, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
What accords does L'Heure Bleue have?
The dominant accords recorded for L'Heure Bleue are powdery (100.0%); violet (96.2%); vanilla (93.1%); warm spicy (78.4%); iris (76.5%).
When was L'Heure Bleue launched?
L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain was first released in 1912.
What does L'Heure Bleue smell like?
L'Heure Bleue is recorded as a floral fragrance, centred on Cloves and Neroli.
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Market reference
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| Observed range | $180 – $1,249 USD |
|---|---|
| Listings tracked | 4 |
| Method | Median of matched public listings; see methodology. |
Market reference & verification
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