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Guerlain

L'Heure de Nuit

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

2013WomenClassic
8.2/ 10
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Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit is a women's fragrance where vanilla, white musk and orange blossom meet in a sweet, powdery floral frame.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 295 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
9.1 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does L'Heure de Nuit smell like?

Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet sits comfortably in daily wear too. Most see it as feminine and classic.

It opens with bergamot, aniseed and peach in a fresh, fruity start. In the heart, orange blossom, rose and jasmine form the floral core. The base brings a creamy sweetness from vanilla and white musk, while heliotrope and iris add a powdery, lightly spicy softness. Câline Femme Florale and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Aniseed
    • Peach
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom
    • Rose
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • White musk
    • Heliotrope

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 23%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Summer
  • Evening
    23%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026