Maison Louis Marie 2021 EDP

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No.12 Bousval

by Marie du Petit Thouars

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Maison Louis Marie No.12 Bousval is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Marie du Petit Thouars. No.12 Bousval opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of White Ginger Lily, Petitgrain, Oakmoss, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Myrrh. Maison Louis Marie's No.12 Bousval carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and complex, No.12 Bousval is either a sophisticated spa-like dream or a sharp, old-fashioned bar of soap. Definitely a 'try before you buy' given the wildly varied skin chemistry reports.
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No.12 Bousval 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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, and the fresh, clean character is ideal for casual and sport settings. It's less suited for formal events due to its naturalistic, spa-like feel.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil from Eucalyptus
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Opening with a brisk, clean hit of bergamot and orange, Bousval quickly introduces an aromatic heart. Cardamom and eucalyptus provide a spicy, camphor-like freshness, mingling with the green depth of oakmoss and the subtle floral kiss of heliotrope. The dry down settles into a comforting, warm base of musk, amber, and cedar, offering a grounded, naturalistic finish.

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