Louis Vuitton 2018 EDP

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Le Jour se Lève

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Le Jour se Lève is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Le Jour se Lève opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Vanillin, and Iso E Super. Louis Vuitton's Le Jour se Lève carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This fresh, clean citrus-floral is a crowd-pleaser, but also divisive. Many adore its elegant, effortless femininity and luxurious aroma, while others find it generic and overpriced for a scent that often struggles with longevity and distinctiveness.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Confident
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Le Jour se Lève 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some wish for stronger projection, its 'effortless luxury' vibe can elevate a date or even a formal event if applied generously.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla , Vanillin
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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 vibrant burst of sun-drenched grapefruit and zesty mandarin, uplifting and bright. This fizz then settles into a delicate white floral heart of lily of the valley and osmanthus, softened by the subtle green notes and a hint of sweet vanilla. The base is an airy musk, keeping it light and ethereal throughout.

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