Cacharel 1987 EDP

F ££ Acquired

LouLou

by Jean Guichard

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Cacharel LouLou is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Jean Guichard. LouLou opens with Anise, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Orange Blossom, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Cacharel's LouLou carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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LouLou Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Explosions of powdery iris, violet, and mimosa open this theatrical scent, immediately softened by the rich, jammy sweetness of plum and a whisper of warm cinnamon and anise. The heart blooms with exotic tiare flower, orange blossom, and heady ylang-ylang, wrapped in a creamy heliotrope embrace. The dry down is a smoky, resinous masterpiece of sandalwood, incense, benzoin, and vanilla, creating a deep, mysterious, and unforgettable trail.

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