L'Air du Temps vs L’Heure Bleue Extract
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Heure Bleue Extract 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 ExtractChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Air du Temps1/7
L’Heure Bleue Extract6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Community sentiment
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Longevity
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Sillage & projection
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps
- Versatility
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Air du TempsNina RicciL’Heure Bleue ExtractGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.65/ 5 · 395 votes
Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractRating 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
76%Love
18%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
395 votes
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Heure Bleue Extract
SillageL’Heure Bleue Extract
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%
violet92%
vanilla84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy
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
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
ClovesNeroli
Base7 to 10 hours
IrisVioletVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Cloves and Violet. Durations are only published for L’Heure Bleue Extract, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring46
Summer31
Fall100
Winter91
Day62
Night100
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractMost 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#2,250
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractHigher 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 Extract by Guerlain represents the richest, most concentrated interpretation of the historic 1912 creation by Jacques Guerlain. It opens with an unexpected pairing of spicy anise and bright bergamot, delivering a cool, aromatic lift that quickly softens. As the initial freshness recedes, a warm heart of …
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 Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; L’Heure Bleue Extract is rated 4.65/5 from 395 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 Extract for a powdery and violet 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 Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract lasts longest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 77/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract projects furthest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 67/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Air du Temps and L’Heure Bleue Extract smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Cloves and Violet.
Is L'Air du Temps or L’Heure Bleue Extract better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Heure Bleue Extract is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Heure Bleue Extract is the stronger pick. L’Heure Bleue Extract suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and L’Heure Bleue Extract?
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 Extract has top notes of Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves and Neroli, a base of Iris, Violet, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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