I am just finishing the first book of the series right now. Perfumy dedykowane nielegalnym substancjom sprzed 100 lat wiecej na stronie guerlain. This is no doubt due to a hefty dose of aldehydes and powder, the hallmarks of classical french perfume. Paris, 1912, jacques guerlain creates lheure bleue. An original l heure bleue by guerlain perfume from 1960s. Lheure bleue by guerlain 1912 the blue hour also refers to dusk, when flowers smell their sweetest.
Lheure bleue 1912 is a timeless guerlain masterpiece that has been enjoyed by. L heure bleue is a victim of my unrealistically high expectations. It superbly expresses the moment when the night has not yet found its star. The francebased perfume house guerlain, founded by the renowned father of perfumes jacques guerlain, has brought forth a special edition to commemorate the celebration.
It was acquired in 1994 by the lvmh group, a french multinational investment corporation specializing in luxury brands. According to perfume history vintage perfumes tend to lose some of their top and some of the middle notes overtime. The top notes are opening with spicysweet aniseed and fresh bergamot that gently lead to the heart of rose, carnation. The scent of l heure bleue cannot be described by talents like mine but if you havent used it before then do yourself a favour and buy a small bottle of.
An original lheure bleue by guerlain perfume from 1960s. A classic fragrance introduced in 1912, l heure bleue perfectly balances floral notes with vanilla, carnation, neroli and iris. Celebrities known for wearing guerlain l heure bleue by guerlain. His fragrance, lheure bleue, is an exquisite ode to the enjoyment of life and romanticism. Since its founding in 1828, guerlain has created subtle compositions light. Oct 11, 2015 perfumy dedykowane nielegalnym substancjom sprzed 100 lat wiecej na stronie guerlain.
L heure bleue imposes on its wearer its melancholy story about a beautiful. The name means the bluish hour, and the fragrance is romantic and mysterious. 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. It was a slightly different story when i applied a small quantity of scent instead of my. As perfume histories go, there is no richer tapestry than guerlains. This perfume which i blind bought because it was mentioned in a favorite book of. I touch a bit upon the history of this perfume and include quotes from perfumers who consider lheure bleue to be an inspiration. This rare gem is one of the few guerlain fragrances that seems to not have been affected much by the ifra restrictions on banned ingredients used in perfumery. I love perfumes with a long history, and guerlain perfumes certainly fit the. The scent was launched in 1912 and the fragrance was created by perfumer jacques guerlain.
The smell of guerlain lhuere bleue was perceived as quite feminine at the time, and its heavy heliotrope also helped further define the baby powder smell in coming years as perfumes of this type before it had, but time has rendered lheure bleue more genderfluid than that, especially in the wake of powdery 60s fougeres like brut 1962. 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. Vintage 1960s lheure bleue guerlain parfum extrait etsy. Classic lheure bleue by guerlain, gourmand, guerlain, lheure. L\heure bleue or \the bluish hour\ was created by jacques guerlain in 1912. Today, echoes of lheure bleue can be seen in several guerlain creations like insolence and tonka imperiale. When i read that catherine deneuve wore it for many years as her signature fragrance, i was not at all surprised. The fabled lheure bleue perfume from guerlain is celebrating 100 years of history. He was referring to his favourite moment, when the night has not yet found its star. The stopper, in the form of a hollowedout heart, is a playful allusion to the romantic prewar years. It stayed in the guerlain family for over one hundred and fifty years. I smelled lheure bleue first, not long after id smelled the ethereally beautiful apres londee, and not long after id rediscovered lovely older versions of coty emeraude.
Guerlains lheure bleue has been around for a very long time for a good reason its a classic. Label is in mint condition and bottle is factory sealed and in mint condition. Id run across a mention of it in a book, and just had to find out what the heroines perfume smelled like. Designed by georges chevalier, its bottle is underscored with graceful scrolls typical of art nouveau. A classic fragrance introduced in 1912, lheure bleue perfectly balances floral notes with vanilla, carnation, neroli and iris. Jacques guerlain was said to have been influenced by the blues used by. It talks about the recent celebration of this guerlain classics centenary held by the french society of perfumers in paris. The coming month marks its 100th anniversary and its only fitting that guerlain celebrates the centenary of this grand classic with a reinterpretation by thierry wasser.
The dominant notes are florals, and the perfume is recommended especially for daytime and springtime wear. The scent of lheure bleue cannot be described by talents like mine but if you havent used it before then do yourself a favour and buy a small bottle of. Guerlain lheure bleue is the embodiment of refinement. L heure bleue or the bluish hour was created by jacques guerlain in 1912. I recently got a book on color called more alive with color. Timeless creations like lheure bleue 1912, mitsouko 1919 and shalimar 1925 were launched and like jicky, remain in the guerlain collection today, loved as much as ever by men and women all over the world. Guerlain s l heure bleue has been around for a very long time for a good reason its a classic. Celebrities known for wearing guerlain lheure bleue by guerlain.
Guerlain when he was once asked about the story behind l. See more ideas about perfume, perfume bottles and vintage perfume. Its luminous orange blossom is beautifully contrasted with the rich plushness of vanilla, iris and incense. My friend, the guerlain expert and blogger, monsieur guerlain, has a wonderful article on the fragrances background and development that i recommend reading. Lheure bleue was created by jacques guerlain and released in 1912. Im too tired to research the status of the reformulations, ill just try wearing them and hope they smell nice. I smelled lheure bleue first, not long after id smelled the ethereally beautiful apres londee, and not long after id rediscovered lovely older versions of coty emeraude id run across a mention of it in a book, and just had to find out what the heroines perfume smelled like. Lheure bleue is a fusion between the parisian night and the rest of the world. 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. Wearing lheure bleue is obviously like wearing a piece of history, but all that aside.
Dec 10, 2014 guerlain perfumes arent sold in many commonly available makeup stores such as sephora someone once explained to me that they are very strict with their licensing so they probably arent easily available and then also, l heure bleue was one of their original scents but has lost in popularity in recent years. Jacques guerlain took over from his uncle aime in 1890 which marked the start of a hugely exciting time for the house. Broken image broken links wrong information missing information spam. Anyone can book an appointment for a group class or a private session with. 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. Once i understand why it is an eternal classic in perfume history, and what a shame. It reminded me of certain older women from my childhood immensely elegant, dry, intelligent, sometimes reproving other times giddy and indulgent spinsters. Nov 15, 2016 lheure bleue was created by jacques guerlain and released in 1912. Lheure bleue is a victim of my unrealistically high expectations.
A brief history of guerlain perfumes discover walks blog. 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. Lheure bleue or the bluish hour was created by jacques guerlain in 1912. Floral, aromatic and very romantic, lheure bleue can be qualified as a true masterpiece, a monument in the history of perfumery. Timeless creations like lheure bleue 1912, mitsouko 1919 and shalimar 1925. From legendary scents to alluring lipsticks, the entire guerlain collection is known for luxurious quality and timeless elegance.
The guerlain parfums are too expensive for me to justify right now but ive heard too many people slam the edts, so i splurged on three edps. Although intended for women, a man can easily wear and appreciate l heure bleue for the quality sweetwoodsy scent that it delivers, as it stays relatively close to the skin. Click on the appropriate options on the fragrance classification form below the perfume picture. Then, in 1994, it was bought by the french group lvmh which possesses louis vuitton among other brands. 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. Cette fragrance, consideree comme le plus romantique des parfums guerlain, a fete ses 100 ans en 2012.
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. Its perfect for the office, as most perfumes are too obvious too inappropriate for business women if they want to be taken seriously. Mar 01, 2010 two criticisms are frequently leveled at l heure bleue, created by jacques guerlain in 1912. With its sweetness and delectable anise note, lhb actually feels very girlish and youthful. 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. The curves which stand out on the upper part of the bottle show the influence of art nouveau. Almost full except for some slight evaporation due to age. Lheure bleu perfume by guerlain, lheure bleu was created in 1912, and it has become timeless. Guerlain l heure bleue vintage pure perfume 2 12 oz factory. Since its founding in 1828, guerlain has created subtle compositions light years away from simple floral imitations. Many traditional guerlain fragrances are characterized by a common olfactory accord known as the guerlinade. May 25, 2005 guerlain lheure bleue is the embodiment of refinement. Broken image broken links wrong information missing information spam other your name.
It explains how lheure bleue was influenced by cotys earlier lorigan and by jacques guerlain s own 1902 apres londee, as well as the details of how. Under his leadership, the legendary scent is illuminated with. The novel nur einzige brief by judith lennox is about an unfulfilled love at the. L heure bleue has always been one of the few guerlains that i found approachable, or at least partially understandable, back in the days when my only firsthand knowledge of fine fragrance came from clandestine sniffs at department store cosmetics counters ruled by stern ladies in black dresses and an inch of pancake makeup highlighted by. 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. Two criticisms are frequently leveled at lheure bleue, created by jacques guerlain in 1912. For the past 170 years, guerlain has created some of the worlds most famous fragrances and showstopping beauty products. Lheure bleue diffuses its atmosphere at the very moment when the sun disappears beneath the horizon and the sky is painted with nights velvet.
Lheure bleue is my favorite too, completely intoxicating and lets me imagine im in paris. Guerlain s l heure bleue the house of guerlain was owned and managed by members of the guerlain family from its inception in 1828 to 1994. Guerlain l heure bleue vintage pure perfume 2 12 oz. Guerlain lheure bleue by guerlain the celebrity fragrance.
Lheure bleue imposes on its wearer its melancholy story about a beautiful. The top notes intoxicate you with spicysweet aniseed and bergamot. Guerlain perfumes arent sold in many commonly available makeup stores such as sephora someone once explained to me that they are very strict with their licensing so they probably arent easily available and then also, lheure bleue was one of their original scents but has lost in popularity in recent years. Is it a perfumers sleight of hand, some alchemical and supernatural coming together of time, space and essence that all conspires to elevate what is basically a blend of essences and oils in alcohol to that elevated plane of epiphany that simply arrests your attention where you stand, makes your blood run hot or cold. In 1994, the company was acquired by lvmh and the story of guerlain can be summarised in a few words. It was this fleeting sensation that he tried to express in 1912 with lheure bleue. While wearing guerlains lheure bleue fragrance for the first time, i went. Having been composed two years before the outbreak of wwi, lheure bleue also evokes a prewar, romantic paris, before darkness descended upon the city.