La Liturgie des Heures by Jovoy | Fragrance Fragrance
What does La Liturgie des Heures smell like?
La Liturgie des Heures is a cold, atmospheric journey into the stone walls of an ancient cathedral. It opens with a sharp, bracing chill of cypress and green notes that mimic the smell of a damp, mist...
Widely regarded as a member of the "big three" church incenses alongside Comme des Garçons Avignon and Heeley Cardinal, though it is often noted for having a greener, more forest-like opening.
Enthusiasts frequently describe the scent as "photorealistic," noting its ability to capture the exact smell of old wooden church benches and cold stone.
Performance is considered reliable for a resinous fragrance, typically lasting through a full workday, though its projection is intimate and polite rather than room-filling.
A point of discussion among collectors is the dry down, which some find elegantly smooth due to the musk and patchouli, while others argue it loses some of the "sacred" smoky bite of the opening.
Recommended primarily for the cooler months of fall and winter; the resinous weight and smoky profile are often described as feeling "heavy" or out of place in high summer heat.
