I am home sick today and feeling even more introspective than usual. Maybe it is the fact that I'm not feeling well, or that it is raining outside and a terribly dreary day but I decided to spritz on L'Heure Bleue eau de parfum.
A little background here, Guerlain is one of the oldest perfume houses in the world. It was started in 1828 by the Guerlain family who ran it until 1994 when it was acquired by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy).
L'Heure Bleue (The Blue Hour) was created in 1912 by Jacques Guerlain. Jacques was also responsible for Shalimar and Mitsouko
(also timeless classics).
(also timeless classics).
Back to L'Heure Bleue. It has been described in many ways but perfume, like art is subjective. I find it to be very layered, warm, and melancholy. Overcast. Beautiful and comforting much like a rainy day.
The top notes are bergamot and aniseed. The heart notes are neroli and carnation mixed with spice. The dry-down notes are powdery iris and violet with vanilla benzoin and tonka bean.
It is a very complicated scent. One that changes while it lingers on the skin.
I prefer it as a special occasion scent because of it's sensuality and depth.
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