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Which Should You Buy?
LouLou is a properly polarising scent. Some find it a bold, enigmatic masterpiece with a melancholic edge, others report cat piss and plastic dolls. This 80s icon is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if it works for you, it's truly remarkable.
This is a divisive one. Many find it a 'masterpiece' of powdery florals and spice, with an ethereal, timeless quality. For others, it's a headache inducing, suffocating mix of sweet synthetic notes, leaning into 'grandma' territory due to its retro vibe.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 35% | 36% |
| Fruity | 7% | 1% |
| Green | 4% | 8% |
| Sweet | 34% | 30% |
| Warm | 16% | 18% |
| Woody | 9% | 14% |
| Earthy | 7% | 6% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
LouLou's powerful sillage and dense, warm spicy and amber accords make it unsuitable for daily office wear, but perfect for dates or formal evening events where its rich character can shine. It's a bit much for casual daytime activities but some find its bold nature suits any occasion, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, though some find it quite strong. The elegant powdery-floral and woody accords lend themselves well to casual and formal settings, and its sensual depth is perfect for a date, but it's far too elegant for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Benzoin, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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