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L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette vs L’Heure Bleue Extract

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

Updated 1,265 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • L’Heure Bleue Extract

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

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette2/8
L’Heure Bleue Extract6/8
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'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
Versatility
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette
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'Heure Bleue Eau de ToiletteGuerlain
L’Heure Bleue ExtractGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 870 votes
Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%
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 hate
54%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

870 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
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate91
Category winners

LongevityL’Heure Bleue Extract

SillageL’Heure Bleue Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value45
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
vanilla77%
iris69%
warm spicy61%
powdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match76%Very similar · both powdery, violet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationTuberoseNeroliRose
Base4 to 7 hours
IrisVioletBenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
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 season
Spring78
Summer39
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night83
Spring46
Summer31
Fall100
Winter91
Day62
Night100
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex23
Women75
Men6
Unisex32
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,976

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews75

Overall rank#2,250

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette by Guerlain presents a gentle, atmospheric blend centered on cool iris, powdery violet, and warm anise. The opening couples sharp aniseed with a quick splash of citrusy bergamot. Soon after, the scent softens into a classic floral bouquet featuring spicy carnation, neroli, rose, and tuber…

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'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette or L’Heure Bleue Extract?

L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 6 of 8 categories. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 870 votes; L’Heure Bleue Extract is rated 4.65/5 from 395 votes. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette or L’Heure Bleue Extract?

L’Heure Bleue Extract lasts longest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 77/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette or L’Heure Bleue Extract?

L’Heure Bleue Extract projects furthest (L’Heure Bleue Extract 67/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette and L’Heure Bleue Extract smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Neroli and Iris.

Is L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette or L’Heure Bleue Extract better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Heure Bleue Extract is the stronger pick. L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; L’Heure Bleue Extract suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette and L’Heure Bleue Extract?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Toilette has top notes of Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Neroli and Rose, a base of Iris, Violet, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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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