Louis Cardin 2016 EDP

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La Viola Homme

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Louis Cardin La Viola Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. La Viola Homme opens with Grapefruit, Mint, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Louis Cardin's La Viola Homme carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A clean, fruity marine that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting blast perfect for summer, albeit with a softer, rather unisex jasmine touch that makes it surprisingly gentle. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
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La Viola Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit47%
Tangerine29%
Mint24%
Heartas listed
Sea Water57%
Jasmine43%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Patchouli50%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it highly suitable as a casual everyday scent and for sports. While it's not overpowering, the strong freshness and lack of overt formality means it's less ideal for formal events, but still pleasant enough for an office environment or an informal date.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Imagine a cool sea breeze carrying the zesty burst of grapefruit and tangerine, with a refreshing whisper of mint. As it settles, a clean, aquatic jasmine emerges, lending an unexpectedly soft, almost sweet floral heart that sits beautifully on the skin. The base gently grounds it with subtle patchouli and warm amber, preventing it from floating away entirely while maintaining its fresh, airy feel.

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