Fragrances inspired by LouLou Eau de Parfum

The original LouLou Cacharel

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for LouLou
ScentArt fingerprint for Ambition
83%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 12 of its 14 notes, including Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Musk

The main difference

Adds cassia and tuberose, drops blackcurrant and cinnamon

What they share

Shares 8 of its 17 notes, including Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds almond and amber, drops anise and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds amber and gardenia, drops anise and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and freesia, drops anise and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 11 of its 22 notes, including Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and carnation, drops blackcurrant and cinnamon

What they share

Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds amber and apricot, drops anise and benzoin

What they share

Shares 9 of its 21 notes, including Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops anise and cinnamon

Scent profile

LouLou EDP the original Ambition EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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