Fragrances inspired by Nouveau Monde Eau de Parfum
The original
Nouveau Monde
Louis Vuitton
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Nouveau Monde
- No.239 Nouveau Monde
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 9 of its 12 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and incense, drops cacao butter and frankincense
Our verdict
Jean Lowe Nouveau by Maison Alhambra is widely considered a dupe of Louis Vuitton's Nouveau Monde.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and incense, drops amberwood and cacao butter
Choose Jean Lowe Nouveau when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Oud, Saffron, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amberwood and caramel, drops bergamot and incense
Our verdict
Nouveau Monde by Louis Vuitton and Jean Lowe Vibe by Maison Alhambra both cater to unisex audiences and fall within the mid-price range.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 13 notes, including Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds ambrette and apricot, drops amberwood and cacao butter
Choose Jean Lowe Vibe when
You are budget-conscious.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 15 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and clearwood, drops amberwood and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and pink pepper, drops amberwood and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and grapefruit, drops amberwood and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and benzoin, drops amberwood and blackcurrant
Scent profile
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Louis Vuitton. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.