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Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit — perfume poster

Guerlain

L'Heure de Nuit

2016 · Unisex · Floral

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Accord profile

powdery18%vanilla13%iris12%white floral11%woody11%floral9%almond9%violet9%rose8%

Note pyramid

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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

HouseGuerlain
NameL'Heure de Nuit
Launched2016
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded8
Accords9

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