L'Artisan Parfumeur 1997 EDP

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Mechant Loup

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Mechant Loup is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Mechant Loup opens with Licorice, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Hazelnut, and Praline, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Honey, and Myrrh. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Mechant Loup carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper mixed bag, isn't it? Some find it a wonderfully unique woody gourmand, while others are baffled by its weak performance or a puzzling absence of key notes. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Unique
  • Subtle
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Mechant Loup Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Licorice100%
Heartas listed
Hazelnut32%
Praline32%
Woody Notes24%
Sandalwood13%
Baseas listed
Honey41%
Myrrh41%
Cedar18%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Mechant Loup leans towards casual and date wear due to its warm, inviting, and generally subtle character, as noted by reviewers. Its weak projection often makes it unsuitable for formal events or sports, yet it can be office-appropriate given its intimate sillage.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Mechant Loup opens with a distinct, almost mentholated liquorice note, softened by a rich, warm honey. As it settles, a delicious nutty praline emerges, seamlessly blended into a deep, earthy cedar and sandalwood base. Myrrh adds a subtle resinous quality, preventing it from becoming overly sweet, creating an intriguing woody-gourmand balance.

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