L'Heure Exquise vs Verdeau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
L'Heure ExquiseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VerdeauChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Heure Exquise2/4
Verdeau2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Verdeau
- Sillage & projection
- L'Heure Exquise
- Value for money
- Verdeau
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Heure Exquise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Heure ExquiseBortnikoffVerdeauElysianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
25%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVerdeau
SillageL'Heure Exquise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVerdeauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
sweet77%
cacao69%
balsamic61%
leather100%
sweet90%
fruity80%
animalic70%
tropical60%
fresh50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotNeroli
Heart
ChampacaCacaoCloveCamphorJasmine SambacIndian JasmineCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh
Base
Tolu BalsamAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)Styrax
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleJasmine SambacBergamotGinger
Heart2 to 4 hours
LeatherMyrrhMountain AirClove
Base4 to 6 hours
Dark PatchouliOudCashmere MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Jasmine Sambac and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Verdeau, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer27
Fall100
Winter94
Day59
Night100
Spring86
Summer86
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night33
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#5,920
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#48,182
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerL'Heure ExquiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Heure Exquise opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom and bergamot before sinking into a dark, resinous core of cacao, clove, and exotic champaca flower. Dmitry Bortnikoff crafts a dense amber structure anchored by genuine Indonesian agarwood, warm Tolu balsam, and natural ambergris. The scent balances medicinal …
Reviews →Verdeau by Elysian brings together brisk freshness, juicy fruit, and dark, resinous depth. The fragrance begins with bright bergamot, zesty ginger, and sweet pineapple paired with clean jasmine sambac. As the opening brightens, an unexpected heart takes over, contrasting crisp mountain air with spiced clove, warm myrr…
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 Exquise or Verdeau?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Heure Exquise is rated 4.15/5 from 178 votes; Verdeau is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose L'Heure Exquise for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Verdeau for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Heure Exquise or Verdeau?
Verdeau lasts longest (Verdeau 76/100, L'Heure Exquise 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Heure Exquise or Verdeau?
L'Heure Exquise projects furthest (L'Heure Exquise 65/100, Verdeau 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Heure Exquise and Verdeau smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine Sambac and Myrrh.
Is L'Heure Exquise or Verdeau better for summer or winter?
L'Heure Exquise suits evening wear; Verdeau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Heure Exquise and Verdeau?
L'Heure Exquise has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Champaca, Cacao, Clove and Camphor, a base of Tolu Balsam, Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax. Verdeau has top notes of Pineapple, Jasmine Sambac, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Leather, Myrrh, Mountain Air and Clove, a base of Dark Patchouli, Oud, Cashmere Musk and Amber.
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