Apres l'Ondee vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
Apres l'OndeeChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apres l'Ondee1/8
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Tie
- Community sentiment
- Apres l'Ondee
- Longevity
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Apres l'OndeeGuerlainL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
2,379 votes
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
5,370 votes
Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
SillageL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both powdery, floral and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall45
Winter23
Day100
Night24
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,365
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#983
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …
Reviews →L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum by Guerlain opens with an unmistakable burst of spicy anise, coriander, and crisp bergamot. The citrus quickly yields to a dense, velvety bouquet where powdery violet, clove-tinged carnation, and sweet heliotrope take center stage. As the floral layers settle, the composition deepens into a…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apres l'Ondee or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apres l'Ondee and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and violet accords. Common notes include Anise, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is Apres l'Ondee or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum has top notes of Anise, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Violet and Cloves, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.
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