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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.
A truly polarising vanilla beast. Half the crowd rave about its decadent, buttery glory, perfect for a seductive night out. The other half find it overpriced, overly sweet, and utterly uninspired.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 35% | 23% |
| Fruity | 7% | 10% |
| Green | 4% | 6% |
| Sweet | 34% | 47% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 9% | 3% |
| Earthy | 7% | 7% |
| Animalic | 7% | 6% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.
Occasions
Its potent vanilla, amber, and oud accords, coupled with reports of long-lasting performance and unapologetic projection, make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, this same intensity lends itself perfectly to intimate date nights and sophisticated formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Powdery accords and Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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