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    Heure Exquise vs. Silences

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    Silences rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Heure Exquise vs. Silences
    Heure ExquiseSilences
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched19841978
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnnick Goutal, Isabelle DoyenJean-Claude Niel
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Heure Exquise

    Green
    Iris
    Powdery
    Floral
    Rose
    Woody
    Earthy
    Violet

    Silences

    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Floral
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    GalbanumGreen NotesCassiaBergamotOrange BlossomLemon
    Heart
    IrisHyacinth
    HyacinthLily of the ValleyIrisRoseNarcissusJasmine
    Base—
    OakmossVetiverCedarAmbretteSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Heure Exquise vs. Silences
    Heure ExquiseSilences
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The iris-to-rose transition is what makes this worth the boutique trip. Not everyone will love the soapy quality that arrives first, it's vintage, a little powder-dusted.Heure Exquise
    The galbanum opening is sharp, bright, almost bitter before the florals arrive to soften it. This is a green chypre for someone who doesn't need everyone to like it.Silences