L’Heure Bleue Extract vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 5 of 8 categories.
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'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
L’Heure Bleue Extract5/8
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum3/8
- 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 Parfum
- Versatility
- L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L’Heure Bleue Extract
- 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 ExtractGuerlainL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.65/ 5 · 395 votes
Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate76%Love
18%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
395 votes
55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
5,370 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'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both powdery, vanilla and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
ClovesNeroli
Base7 to 10 hours
IrisVioletVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Category winnerL’Heure Bleue ExtractLongest dry-down: 7 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer31
Fall100
Winter91
Day62
Night100
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
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#2,250
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#983
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’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 →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 →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 Extract or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
L’Heure Bleue Extract takes 5 of 8 categories. L’Heure Bleue Extract is rated 4.65/5 from 395 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose L’Heure Bleue Extract for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Heure Bleue Extract or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: L’Heure Bleue Extract 77/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L’Heure Bleue Extract or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: L’Heure Bleue Extract 67/100, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100 for sillage.
Do L’Heure Bleue Extract and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and violet accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Cloves and Neroli.
Is L’Heure Bleue Extract or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Heure Bleue Extract is the stronger pick. L’Heure Bleue Extract suits evening wear; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Heure Bleue Extract and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?
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. 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.
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