Louis Vuitton 2018 EDP

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Au Hasard

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Au Hasard is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Au Hasard opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Neroli, Freesia, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Ambrette. Louis Vuitton's Au Hasard carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive, quirky scent that some adore as a signature, others find confusing or unpleasant. If you're after a unique, versatile sandalwood-leather combo, you might just find your new obsession, but it's not for everyone.
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  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Au Hasard 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Despite its enormous performance, many reviewers find this suitable for year-round and day-to-night wear, suggesting a surprising versatility. Its unique blend of notes lends itself well to casual and date settings, though the animalic leather can make it borderline for formal or office environments.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Au Hasard opens with a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and lemon, lifted by airy aldehydes. Soon, a unique blend emerges, where green notes and a hint of sweet pear mingle with a subtly spicy cardamom. The dry-down reveals the heart of the fragrance: a creamy, slightly dusty sandalwood, entwined with soft musks and a distinct, animalic leather. It's a complex, evolving scent that dances between fresh, woody, and subtly warm.

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