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Which Should You Buy?
Louve is for almond lovers, pure and simple. This one divides opinion quite sharply, with some finding it a comforting dream and others identifying notes of "public bathroom cleaner" or "cherry cough syrup." Still, a unique experience if you're game.
This raspberry sweet gourmand is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a nostalgic, clean, and unique confection; for others, a synthetic, sickly sweet mess that brings on headaches. It seems to have become a cult classic thanks to its divisive nature and discontinuation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 21% | 29% |
| Fruity | 10% | 13% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 43% | 46% |
| Warm | 15% | 13% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 7% | 1% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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
Given its moderate sillage and often described 'soft' nature, Louve is quite versatile for casual wear and suitable for a date. However, its heavy almond-gourmand character can be too sweet for formal settings or too prominent for the office if oversprayed. It’s certainly not for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, playful nature and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear, day or night. While some find it suitable for the office due to its "clean" feel, its strong sweetness could be off-putting in formal settings. It's too sweet and rich for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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