Louis Vuitton 2018 EDP

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Sur la Route

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Sur la Route is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Sur la Route opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Grass, and Hedione, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Patchouli, and Peru Balsam. Louis Vuitton's Sur la Route carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, divisive as hell at first sniff but winning over hearts with its sharp citrus kick and smoky leather dry down. Some rate it a masterpiece, others a rip-off, but it undeniably oozes a sophisticated charm.
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Sur la Route 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 Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of classic and modern accords makes it versatile, suitable for formal and office settings where a subtle projection is appreciated. While it possesses fresh elements, the underlying sophisticated leather and woody notes ensure it's not a casual throw-on, nor ideal for active sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Start your journey with a vibrant burst of zesty citrus and sharp pink pepper, cutting through the air like a fresh breeze. This bright opening softens into a green, grassy heart before settling into a distinguished base of worn leather, earthy patchouli, and warm cedar, accented by a hint of spicy cardamom and nutmeg. It's a modern interpretation of a classic masculine scent, full of contrasts.

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