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Rose Chérie vs L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 6,191 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Rose Chérie

    Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 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.

Rose Chérie1/8
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum7/8
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
L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Rose Chérie
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
Rose ChérieGuerlain
L'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 821 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
4.29/ 5 · 5,370 votes
Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

821 votes

55%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

5,370 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

SillageL'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value56
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
rose88%
vanilla77%
violet65%
floral53%
musky42%
powdery100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Bulgarian RoseRoseVioletHeliotropeMuskTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseNeroliCorianderBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeCarnationVioletClovesYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseJasmineOrchid
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer59
Fall80
Winter54
Day100
Night48
Spring54
Summer34
Fall100
Winter88
Day72
Night100
Category winnerRose ChérieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex7
Women91
Men2
Unisex23
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,819

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#937

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winnerL'Heure Bleue Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Chérie by Guerlain presents a sweet, cosmetic interpretation of rose, shaped by powdery violet and creamy heliotrope. From the opening spray, Bulgarian rose meets a soft almond facet that feels like luxury makeup powder and vintage lipstick. As the fragrance settles, tonka bean and fluffy musk provide a warm, pil…

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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…

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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, Rose Chérie or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum takes 7 of 8 categories. Rose Chérie is rated 4.10/5 from 821 votes; L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 5,370 votes. Choose Rose Chérie for a powdery and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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.

Which lasts longer, Rose Chérie or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 75/100, Rose Chérie 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Chérie or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum projects furthest (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum 65/100, Rose Chérie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Chérie and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Heliotrope and Musk.

Is Rose Chérie or L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Chérie and L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum?

Rose Chérie features Bulgarian Rose, Rose, Violet, Heliotrope and Musk. 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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