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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum vs Wind Song

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 6,017 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Wind Song

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum6/8
Wind Song2/8
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
Wind Song
Versatility
Wind Song
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
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Wind SongPrince Matchabelli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

5,370 votes

28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

647 votes

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

SillageL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value87
Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Spring100
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex23
Women75
Men2
Unisex25
Women73
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#883

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …

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 Wind Song?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. 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. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Wind Song?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Wind Song?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Wind Song smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon.

Is L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum or Wind Song better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wind Song 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; Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum and Wind Song?

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. Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.

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