VII: L'Heure Défendue by Cartier

Name: VII: L'Heure Défendue
Brand: Cartier
Rating: 7.6 (144 reviews)

2010unisex

Perfumer: Mathilde Laurent

7.6/10

144 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

VII: L'Heure Défendue by Cartier is a popular Gourmand Earthy perfume for women and men. VII: L'Heure Défendue was released in 2010. VII: L'Heure Défendue was created by Mathilde Laurent. The top note is Liqueur; middle notes are Patchouli, Woods, Tolu balm and Cocoa; base notes include Vanilla, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk. Autumn and winter are the best seasons to wear it. 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: Winter and autumn (91% of season votes)
Worn by: Unisex, no group has a majority of votes
Smells mainly: gourmand, earthy, spicy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

10 notes

VII: L'Heure Défendue features 10 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Liqueur

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

144 ratings

7.6

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

113 ratings

8.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

116 ratings

7.2

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

109 season votes

Spring9%
Summer0%
Autumn44%
Winter47%

Who wears it

Men39%
Unisex11%
Women49%

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