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No.12 Bousval

by Marie du Petit Thouars

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Maison Louis Marie No.12 Bousval is a perfume oil, created by Marie du Petit Thouars. No.12 Bousval opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Heliotrope, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Myrrh. Maison Louis Marie's No.12 Bousval carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A gentle, woody amber with an uplifting cardamom kick. Not a powerhouse, but a beautifully blended, effortlessly chic scent for those who prefer their fragrance to whisper rather than shout.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
$65.00 at Maison Louis Marie 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
No.12 Bousval 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it ideal for close-quarter settings like the office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The gentle, clean character is versatile, though perhaps too understated for very formal events or high-energy sports.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange

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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  • Cruelty-free Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certification mark
  • Vegan Certified by PETA Beauty Without Bunnies · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 PETA vegan certification mark
Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

No.12 Bousval opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and orange, immediately softened by the spicy-sweet warmth of cardamom. The heart introduces a delicate floral powdery heliotrope, balanced with the green nuance of petitgrain and a hint of fresh ginger. It gracefully settles into a cosy base of soft amber, earthy cedar, and a subtle, balsamic myrrh, creating an enveloping, comforting skin scent.

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