Lavender Thorne
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1900 L'Heure De Proust
by Les Bains Guerbois
A fresh, fruity-leaning tea fragrance with a delicate balance of blueberry, grapefruit, and black tea, laced with subtle woody and leather notes. It opens with a sweet, slightly gourmand burst of juicy blueberries and citruses, but quickly reveals a greener, more herbal complexity. The drydown features a soft, smooth base of vanilla, praline, and guaiac wood, wrapped in a light leather warmth, giving it an unexpectedly sophisticated, unisex character. Its clean, airy quality makes it ideal for spring and summer, particularly during daytime hours. Compared to similar fragrances like One Umbrella For Two, it stands out as slightly more refined and less candy-sweet, with a subtle smoky and dusty undertone reminiscent of old books or vintage tea rooms. Performance is moderate — it lasts from 4 to 7 hours with adequate application — and sillage is modest, making it perfect for office or casual wear. Overall, a charming, refreshing take on gourmand tea scents, evoking memory, nostalgia, and Parisian elegance.
Pros
- +feminine yet unisex appeal with a refreshingly elegant character
- +delicate balance of sweet, tart, and herbal notes in a wearable, daytime-friendly profile
- +distinctive, unique scent memory with subtle complexity and long-term comfort
Cons
- −limited longevity, consistently underperforming beyond 6 hours even with moderate application
- −leather and woody base notes can feel slightly heavy or intrusive on some skin
- −less formally structured than comparable perfumes due to its soft sillage and evanescent wake