
L'Heure de Nuit
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About this fragrance
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L'Heure de Nuit is a 2016 Guerlain release that sits squarely in the house's powdery floral tradition. The listed pyramid opens with a dense bouquet: heliotrope, iris, orange blossom, jasmine, and rose, all wrapped in vanilla and musk over a sandalwood base. Though the pyramid is flat—no distinct heart or base—the effect is layered: bright white florals and cool iris give way to a soft, almond-like heliotrope and creamy sandalwood. The dominant accords are powdery (100%), vanilla (70%), and iris (64%), so expect a cosmetic, retro feel rather than a fresh or citrusy one. This is not a light daytime scent; it is intimate, evening-appropriate, and reads as unisex despite the floral lean. It suits collectors who appreciate Guerlain's classic powdery signatures—think L'Heure Bleue's DNA but with a more direct, modern sweetness. If you enjoy iris, heliotrope, and vanilla in a musky embrace, this is worth seeking out. Those who dislike powdery textures may find it cloying.
中文簡介
2016年Guerlain推出嘅L'Heure de Nuit,係一款粉感花香木質麝香調。香調表冇分前中後,但一開頭就係鳶尾、橙花、茉莉、玫瑰同天芥菜嘅濃密花束,底層有雲呢拿、麝香同檀香木。主調係100%粉感、70%雲呢拿、64%鳶尾,所以聞落似舊式化妝品多過清新果香。氣質復古、親密,適合夜晚或秋冬使用,中性偏花香。如果你鍾意Guerlain經典粉感(例如L'Heure Bleue)但又想要直接啲嘅甜味,呢支值得收藏。唔鍾意粉感嘅話可能會覺得太膩。
Reference data
| House | Guerlain |
|---|---|
| Name | L'Heure de Nuit |
| Launched | 2016 |
| Marketed as | Unisex |
| Dominant family | Floral |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 9 |
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