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Lovestory Extrait de Parfum bottle Lovestory Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2024 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Orage Eau de Parfum bottle Orage EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovestory Extrait
Lovestory is a bergamot-and-lemon citrus opening over damask rose and lily, finishing on cedar and patchouli. A polished rose-citrus for daytime and date wear, more refined than playful.
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Our Verdict - Orage EDP
Louis Vuitton's Orage. This 'thunderstorm in a bottle' is a beautifully crafted fresh-earthy scent, though its divisive performance makes the eye-watering price tag a bitter pill to swallow for many. You'll either adore its unique, understated elegance or resent its poor longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lovestory Extrait
Orage EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 51%
Only in Lovestory
Lemon 47%
Only in Orage
Grapefruit 49%
Only in Lovestory
Rose 44% Rose 34% Lily 22%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 44% vs 27%

Accords

Lovestory Orage
100%
Citrus
100%
75%
Woody
65%
35%
Aromatic
61%
60%
Rose
25%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Earthy
51%
25%
Floral
46%
35%
Patchouli
45%
20%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
75%
65%
Aromatic shared
35%
61%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
25%
60%
51%
Floral shared
25%
46%
Patchouli shared
35%
45%
20%

Performance

Lovestory Orage
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovestory

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Bergamot, lemon, and damask rose open bright for spring; cedar and patchouli give just enough warmth for fall. Not rich enough for winter or fresh enough for peak summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

A polished rose-citrus with moderate projection fits date and casual wear best; office-safe, but the rose lift keeps it off the formal evening shelf. Sport use is out.

Orage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its fresh, understated nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, providing a clean scent bubble without being intrusive. While it has an elegant dry down, its often-reported poor projection and longevity mean it might not make the desired impact in a formal or date setting.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lovestory Extrait
Orage EDP
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