L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum vs Sublime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
SublimeChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum2/7
Sublime5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Sublime
- Longevity
- Sublime
- Sillage & projection
- Sublime
- Value for money
- Sublime
- Versatility
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sublime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlainSublimeAura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
5,370 votes
56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
223 votes
Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySublime
SillageSublime
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSublimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Iris and Vanilla. 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 seasonSpring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#712
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#310
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews171
Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…
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'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Sublime?
Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes; Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Sublime?
Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Sublime?
Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Sublime smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Vanilla.
Is L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Sublime better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Sublime?
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. Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.
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