I ordered this fragrance from Laura Mercier, along with a few of her gourmand scents to see what perfume I might like for fall and winter. Honestly, L'Heure Magique was my least favorite at first sniff. The initial scent is fresh and almost citrusy, which I am normally not a fan of. However, within a few minutes it deepens, becoming warmer, richer and muskier while still remaining fresh, romantic, and feminine. I sprayed each scent on paper testers to see which ones I gravitated towards; the gourmand fragrances were too sweet and cloying for me. (I used to be a gourmand fan when I was younger (teens-early 20s), but as I approach my 30s, I've been looking for a grown-up scent that doesn't remind me of my grandmother.) After the initial headiness wore off, L'Heure Magique intrigued me, so I spritzed some on my wrist and found myself sniffing it over and over for the rest of the evening. My husband says it smells "delicious" and I like the fact that the fragrance isn't too overpowering as I work in a fragrance-sensitive workplace.
For spring and summer, I've discovered Hermes' Jour d'Hermes, which is a lovely, sweet and floral scent that I wore at my summer wedding. For fall and winter, I choose this wonderfully complex fragrance from Laura Mercier. Divine!
15 of 15 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
5/ 5
samkris123
fromGeorgia
Age:25-29
Elegant and Beautiful
PostedNovember 27, 2012
Prosfeminine, soft, one-of-a-kind
I have worn this fragrance for years, especially during the colder seasons. I love it!! Just in the last week, I have received four compliments on this fragrance, two of them from total strangers. It drives my husband crazy when I wear it. I can't recommend this perfume enough!!
10 of 10 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
5/ 5
mlwmiller
fromaustin, tx
Age:55-59
Spellbinding
PostedNovember 21, 2012
Prosfeminine, fresh, light, sensual
Whenever I wear this, people stop and ask what it is...very subtle yet feminine and fresh. I've been wearing "Knowing" by Estee Lauder for years but when I spray this on I feel like a different person. My good friend gave it to me as a gift and I'm forever grateful!
