First, there is a a box set featuring a bottle of the regular parfum along with three new interpretations that symbolise morning, midday and midnight. All compositions by franz koglmann except where noted. Guerlain lheure bleue was born in 1912 of the fleeting sensation that inspired the impressionist painters whose works jacques guerlain collected. Olfastory, lencyclopedie du parfum tout savoir sur le parfum lheure bleue guerlain. There is 1 shade in our database, which you can select from in the view a shade dropdown menu below. The scent followed in the footsteps of powdery floral fougerelike compositions worn by the chaste upper classes of the late 19th and early 20th century. It was this fleeting sensation that he tried to express in 1912 with lheure bleue. It is an atmosphere, an inexpressible rendering exceptional moments. This is no doubt due to a hefty dose of aldehydes and powder, the hallmarks of classical french perfume. The top notes are opening with spicysweet aniseed and fresh bergamot that gently lead to the heart of rose, carnation. There was just something about lheure bleue for me, something that touched me deeply in ways i cant always explain. The fragrance is velvety soft and romantic, it is a fragrance of bluish dusk and anticipation of night, before the first stars appear in the sky. Jan 31, 2011 lheure bleue represents my shadowy side, the side where happiness is a smile at the most, where tears are a constant twinkle in the corner of the eye, where anger is blessedly absent and a feeling of longing for the unattainable, not even definable, is pervading me and my surroundings.
In addition to its subtle blend of ingredients such as iris, violet and especially vanilla, i find this perfume strong and tender whilst being sophisticated and timeless. Nov 15, 2016 vintage lheure bleue was my first guerlain love. Here are the 10 most popular perfumes that celebrities wear from click. The bergamot and lemon start bright and fresh, with a bit of neroli adding a warm glow. Its the suspended hour the hour when one finally finds oneself in renewed harmony with the world and the light, jacques guerlain liked to say. It talks about the recent celebration of this guerlain classics centenary held by the french society of perfumers in paris. Its perfect for the office, as most perfumes are too obvious too inappropriate for business women if they want to be taken seriously. The name means the bluish hour, and the fragrance is romantic and mysterious. Lheure bleue 1912 is a timeless guerlain masterpiece that has been enjoyed by generations of women, and indeed some men, for well over a century. Lheure bleu perfume by guerlain, lheure bleu was created in 1912, and it has become timeless. L\heure bleue or \the bluish hour\ was created by jacques guerlain in 1912.
It reminded me of certain older women from my childhood immensely elegant, dry, intelligent, sometimes reproving other times giddy and indulgent spinsters. Guerlains seem to all have this weird thing going for me, but the weirdness of shalimar turned to love, so i wouldnt doubt if there is love somewhere in these three as well. Lheure bleue is a fusion between the parisian night and the rest of the world. This rich and complex scent for spring evenings is one of the versions of this classic composition, whose floral power exudes confidence and voluptuous elegance. Ach, i really wanted to love this after i read about it in one of my favourite book series. That composition is in my head for minimum 2 years and this time i definitely couldnt.
Theres something of a connection between the complex floral middle in lheure bleue and the masculine dandylike chypre habit rouge 1965, composed by jeanpaul guerlain, which is where cis men of any orientation familiar with classic guerlain will find the most. Feb 12, 2012 my take on the classic l heure bleue by guerlain. The top notes intoxicate you with spicysweet aniseed and bergamot. In fact, until i tried a really old bottle of vintage shalimar extrait, no other guerlain came close. Mar 01, 2010 two criticisms are frequently leveled at l heure bleue, created by jacques guerlain in 1912. Lheure bleue, composition parfum guerlain olfastory. Ive received many compliments on this fragrance and its a great revelation when you mention that it was launched in 1912, to the surprise of the inquiring sniffer.
Besides, lheure bleue was adopted by jacques guerlains wife as her signature scent, so we could assume that lheure bleue is a perfume really close to jacques guerlains heart. Although intended for women, a man can easily wear and appreciate lheure bleue for the quality sweetwoodsy scent that it delivers, as it stays relatively close to the skin. When i read that catherine deneuve wore it for many years as her signature fragrance, i was not at all surprised. Guerlain s l heure bleue has been around for a very long time for a good reason its a classic. Its the parfum, stupid by donna i have another guerlain story to share. Cest cette sensation fugace quil souhaita exprimer en 1912 a travers le parfum lheure bleue. In this perfume, carnation loses its innocence entirely and turns into a deepvoiced gypsy fortuneteller, and rose.
Ambling past the guerlain section i reached instinctively for lheure bleue it was the edt version and was immediately overwhelmed with an acute feeling of being spun back to the i950s. A classic fragrance introduced in 1912, lheure bleue perfectly balances floral notes with vanilla, carnation, neroli and iris. The guerlains perfumer celebrates through this fragrance, in the most sensual and skin way, the moment when the night has not found its star yet. Click on the appropriate options on the fragrance classification form below the perfume picture. An im chat with lizzie ostrom aka odette toilette on her book perfume a century of scents. Im at a disadvantage because i havent smelled lheure bleue in quite some time. Guerlain lheure bleue 2012 limited edition coffret.
Rare huge 15 2 oz baccarat guerlain lheure bleue 2 10 pure perfume ebay. Another guerlain classic, lheure bleue was created in 1912 with a little story about the inspiration behind lheure bleue. A resonant and intriguing classic scent that radiates casual sophistication for the evening, lheure bleue perfume for women by guerlain is the evocative and fascinating choice that will turn heads wherever you go. The novel nur einzige brief by judith lennox is about an unfulfilled love at the. He was referring to his favourite moment, when the night has not yet found its star. Paris, 1912, jacques guerlain creates lheure bleue. L heure bleue is the moment when the sun disappears beneath the horizon and the sky is painted with nights velvet. Talking about the fragrance, lheure bleue was created still in the belle epoque, before the roaring 20s, and that means many things. A resonant and intriguing classic scent that radiates casual sophistication for the evening, l heure bleue perfume for women by guerlain is the evocative and fascinating choice that will turn heads wherever you go. Guerlain lheure bleue by guerlain the celebrity fragrance.
An anthem representing the softness of life and romantism. Lheure blu, by the design house of guerlain means the blue hour is a blend of roses, iris, and jasmine. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Two criticisms are frequently leveled at lheure bleue, created by jacques guerlain in 1912. A classic fragrance introduced in 1912, l heure bleue perfectly balances floral notes with vanilla, carnation, neroli and iris. Guerlain lheure bleue is the embodiment of refinement. Of course, you always could add copy after spending some more heures with a perfume. Look for the 490 ml midnight blue crystal bottle thats blown, cut, polished and engraved by the artisanal hands at baccarat, then adorned with violets crafted from molten glass crystal cisele in 24carat gold by gripoix. L heure bleue or the bluish hour was created by jacques guerlain in 1912. This is counterbalanced by a darker and spicier albeit restrainedly so side, based on the triad of sage, coriander and anise. Theres something of a connection between the complex floral middle in l heure bleue and the masculine dandylike chypre habit rouge 1965, composed by jeanpaul guerlain, which is where cis men of any orientation familiar with classic guerlain will find the most comfort and familiarity when smelling l heure bleue.
Parfums guerlain en stock dans votre parfumerie en ligne notino. Anyone can book an appointment for a group class or a private session with. Lheure bleue is an album by trumpeterflugelhornist franz koglmann which was recorded in. The 10 most popular perfumes that celebrities wear. I touch a bit upon the history of this perfume and include quotes from perfumers who consider lheure bleue to be an inspiration.
Lheure bleue represents my shadowy side, the side where happiness is a smile at the most, where tears are a constant twinkle in the corner of the eye, where anger is blessedly absent and a feeling of longing for the unattainable, not even definable, is pervading me and my surroundings. The dominant notes are florals, and the perfume is recommended especially for daytime and springtime wear. Finally found the passage in carol kanes bookpg230 something. If irritation develops, reduce frequency or discontinue use. Lheure bleue was created by jacques guerlain and released in 1912. Lheure bleue is the moment when the sun disappears beneath the horizon and the sky is painted with nights velvet. My friend, the guerlain expert and blogger, monsieur guerlain, has a wonderful article on the fragrances background and development that i recommend reading.
With its sweetness and delectable anise note, lhb actually feels very girlish and youthful. Even though the story came to be a while after the fragrance did. Can you believe im going to wikipedia before i go to you. Trademarks and logos belong to respected companies and manufacturers and are used solely to identify products and companies. Guerlain lheure bleue 2012 limited edition want a more exquisite collectable. Guerlain l heure bleue was born in 1912 of the fleeting sensation that inspired the impressionist painters whose works jacques guerlain collected. Lheure bleue is a true blending of art and fragrance with notes that includes neroli,anise,bergamot in. Lheure bleue or the bluish hour was created by jacques guerlain in 1912. Lheure bleue is a classic vintage creamy iris, with hints of citrus, violet and. Guerlains lheure bleue has been around for a very long time for a good reason its a classic.
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