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LouLou Eau de Parfum bottle LouLou EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1987 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
The Library Collection Opus III Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus III EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - LouLou EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus III EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
LouLou EDP
The Library Collection Opus III EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 23% vs 24%
Orange Blossom 17% vs 18%
Only in The Library Collection Opus III
Violet 36% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% vs 20%
Benzoin 19% vs 22%
Sandalwood 16% vs 19%
Musk 15% vs 18%
Only in LouLou
Incense 26%
Only in The Library Collection Opus III
Guaiac Wood 19%

Accords

LouLou The Library Collection Opus III
100%
Powdery
100%
88%
Amber
52%
66%
Woody
84%
79%
Vanilla
55%
78%
Warm Spicy
60%
72%
Sweet
58%
Floral
68%
62%
Fruity
61%
Balsamic
61%
Smoky
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
88%
52%
Woody shared
66%
84%
Vanilla shared
79%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
60%
Sweet shared
72%
58%
68%
62%
61%
61%

Performance

LouLou The Library Collection Opus III
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

LouLou

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

The Library Collection Opus III

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, amber, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

LouLou EDP
The Library Collection Opus III EDP
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