L'Air du Temps vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps1/7
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps
- Versatility
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Air du TempsNina RicciL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
5,370 votes
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost 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'Air du TempsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
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#3,057
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#983
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
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, L'Air du Temps or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is L'Air du Temps or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss 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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