L´eau d´Iris vs L’Heure Bleue Extract
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 6 of 6 categories.
L´eau d´IrisChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in spring, evening wear.
L’Heure Bleue ExtractChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L´eau d´Iris0/6
L’Heure Bleue Extract6/6
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Sillage & projection
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Value for money
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L´eau d´IrisDSH PerfumesL’Heure Bleue ExtractGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%
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 hate20%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
76%Love
18%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
395 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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’Heure Bleue ExtractBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris91%
violet83%
earthy56%
floral48%
powdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, violet and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
IrisVioletBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootNeroli
Base5-7 hrs
MuskSandalwoodBenzoin
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
ClovesNeroli
Base7 to 10 hours
IrisVioletVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractLongest dry-down: 7 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day75
Night100
Spring46
Summer31
Fall100
Winter91
Day62
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,851
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#2,250
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'eau d'Iris by DSH Perfumes is a chilled, botanical floral that steps away from modern sugary sweetness. The first spray reveals a brisk combination of Italian bergamot, dewy iris petals, and cool candied violet. You notice an airy, green garden freshness immediately. After ten minutes, the initial crispness settles …
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´eau d´Iris or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 6 of 6 categories. L´eau d´Iris is rated 4.20/5 from 22 votes; L’Heure Bleue Extract is rated 4.65/5 from 395 votes. Choose L´eau d´Iris for a powdery and iris character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose L’Heure Bleue Extract for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L´eau d´Iris or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract lasts longest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 77/100, L´eau d´Iris 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L´eau d´Iris or L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L’Heure Bleue Extract projects furthest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 67/100, L´eau d´Iris 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L´eau d´Iris and L’Heure Bleue Extract smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is L´eau d´Iris or L’Heure Bleue Extract better for summer or winter?
L´eau d´Iris suits evening wear; L’Heure Bleue Extract suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L´eau d´Iris and L’Heure Bleue Extract?
L´eau d´Iris has top notes of Iris, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root and Neroli, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin. 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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