Maison Louis Marie 2015 Oil

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No.03 L'Etang Noir

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Maison Louis Marie No.03 L'Etang Noir is a perfume oil launched in 2015. No.03 L'Etang Noir opens with Anise, Nutmeg, and Tobacco Blossom, settles into a heart of Clove, Ginger, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Maison Louis Marie's No.03 L'Etang Noir carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This warm, spicy vanilla with a floral tobacco twist is a divisive delight. Some find it cosy and elegant, a gentler alternative to Tobacco Vanille, while others get a sharp, soapy spice. Definitely sample before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sweet
  • Soft
$17.00 at Maison Louis Marie 0.1 fl oz (3 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
No.03 L'Etang Noir Perfume Oil 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile, though the rich, warm spice profile lends itself better to cooler weather and intimate settings. It's a bit too cosy and warm for sport, but its understated sophistication works well for dates or evening casual wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

L'Etang Noir opens with a nuanced blend of warm, aromatic spices - think star anise and a touch of piquant ginger, woven with the soft, hay-like sweetness of tobacco blossom. The heart deepens with rich clove and a creamy vanilla, leading to a plush drydown of tonka bean and benzoin, adding a balsamic warmth that lingers invitingly on the skin.

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