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Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence
Louis Vuitton

Heures d'Absence

Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
Woody
Musky
EDP · 2020 · unisex

Louis Vuitton's fragrance collection spans travel-inspired scents and olfactory explorations tied to the house's heritage of craftsmanship and movement. Heures d'Absence, released in 2020, fits into their broader lineup of contemplative fragrances designed for introspection and personal connection.

The fragrance opens with Jasmine Sambac and May Rose, establishing a classic floral foundation with a touch of sweetness. Mimosa and raspberry arrive in the heart, adding a slightly fruity softness that prevents the composition from becoming too serious or austere. The base settles into warm musk, sandalwood, and vanilla, creating a creamy, approachable finish that grounds the florals without overwhelming them. This is a balanced white floral with enough sweetness and warmth to feel comforting rather than cold.

Heures d'Absence works well for anyone seeking a wearable floral that doesn't demand attention but rewards close proximity. It's equally suited to quiet moments alone or everyday wear, making it versatile across seasons and occasions. The interplay between the rose-jasmine opening and the creamy base gives it depth without complexity. Those drawn to The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Hedonist will find something to appreciate here.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Floral
100%
Rose
80%
Jasmine
70%
White Floral
90%
Fruity
60%
Woody
50%
Musky
50%
Powdery
36%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
86%
Gourmand
50%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
May Rose
May Rose
Another name for Rosa centifolia harvested in the Grasse region during May, when essential oil concentration is at its peak. May Rose has a particularly full-bodied, creamy sweetness with honey-like richness. The defining ingredient of many of perfumery's most celebrated rose compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Mimosa
Mimosa
Powdery, honeyed, and softly floral, mimosa has a warm, golden sweetness that feels like sunshine in a bottle. The yellow puffball flowers of the mimosa tree produce an oil that is simultaneously floral, woody, and slightly animalic. A quintessential note of the French Riviera and romantic Provençal perfumery.
Raspberry
Raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match90% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

🍷
The Hedonist83% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Floral100%Rose80%Jasmine70%White Floral90%Fruity60%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP

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What does Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence smell like? +
Louis Vuitton's fragrance collection spans travel-inspired scents and olfactory explorations tied to the house's heritage of craftsmanship and movement. Heures d'Absence, released in 2020, fits into their broader lineup of contemplative fragrances designed for introspection and personal connection. The fragrance opens with Jasmine Sambac and May Rose, establishing a classic floral foundation with a touch of sweetness. Mimosa and raspberry arrive in the heart, adding a slightly fruity softness that prevents the composition from becoming too serious or austere. The base settles into warm musk, sandalwood, and vanilla, creating a creamy, approachable finish that grounds the florals without overwhelming them. This is a balanced white floral with enough sweetness and warmth to feel comforting rather than cold. Heures d'Absence works well for anyone seeking a wearable floral that doesn't demand attention but rewards close proximity. It's equally suited to quiet moments alone or everyday wear, making it versatile across seasons and occasions. The interplay between the rose-jasmine opening and the creamy base gives it depth without complexity. Those drawn to The Romantic, The Heirloom, and The Hedonist will find something to appreciate here.
What are the notes in Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence? +
Top: Jasmine Sambac, May Rose. Heart: Mimosa, Raspberry. Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Heures d'Absence? +
Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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