L'Heure Exquise by Bortnikoff

Name: L'Heure Exquise
Brand: Bortnikoff
Rating: 7.7 (82 reviews)

2018unisex

Perfumer: Dmitry Bortnikoff

7.7/10

82 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

L'Heure Exquise by Bortnikoff is a Floral Animal perfume for women and men. L'Heure Exquise came out in 2018. The composition is by Dmitry Bortnikoff. The top notes are Cardamom, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes include Myrrh, Champaca flower, Cedar and Jasmine sambac; base notes include Ambergris, Tolu balm, Styrax and Vietnamese oud. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (63% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 58% of votes
Smells mainly: floral, animal, woody

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

19 notes

L'Heure Exquise features 19 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

82 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

54 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

55 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

41 season votes

Spring22%
Summer15%
Autumn34%
Winter29%

Who wears it

Men58%
Unisex0%
Women42%

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