Danieq

For me, the cranberry in this is so like a Christmas candle that it immediately brings a smile to my face. I'll be honest, I can't smell the Champaca at all. Instead, I find Zahd has the most incredible earthy, rooty, sort of nutty feeling. It is not a scent that projects in a loud way, but it does last and last. Everything about this scent is intoxicating, including the color and the stunning bottle. I'm tempted to hoard as I know it will never be produced again, but that would defeat the purpose. It's meant to allow the wearer to burrow herself/himself into its depths and breath deeply.

I'm not especially good with notes, and when you are trying to tear apart notes for classic Guerlain, I find it even more daunting. So I won't try.

First, let me say how curious I find some of the reviews below. But then, I often notice that we all react very differently to fragrance. Cold? Dusty? Mothballs? Antiseptic??!!???

To me, this is a fragrance that takes me to a warm, safe cocoon. It's softer than soft, protective. The powder is certainly there in the drydown, but it's not alone. There is sweet sophistication, like cashmere and feathers.

I own both vintage extrait and current EdP and I love both. Oh, and some vintage Lotion Vegetale. I enjoy all three and often layer them together to get the full effect of my favorite comfort scent. When I wear L'Heure Bleue, I feel more like a woman, full grown, strong, yet also a safe haven for others. It's comforting, I'm comforting. It's a classic for a reason.