Serge Lutens 2007 Edp

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Louve

Serge Lutens Louve is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. The fragrance opens with Almond and Fruity, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Musk, and dries down to a base of Resin, Amber, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Louve: Statement

Louve is for almond lovers, pure and simple. This one divides opinion quite sharply, with some finding it a comforting dream and others identifying notes of "public bathroom cleaner" or "cherry cough syrup." Still, a unique experience if you're game.
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Classic
Louve Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 21%
Fruity 11%
Green 3%
Sweet 43%
Warm 15%
Woody 5%
Earthy 8%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its moderate sillage and often described 'soft' nature, Louve is quite versatile for casual wear and suitable for a date. However, its heavy almond-gourmand character can be too sweet for formal settings or too prominent for the office if oversprayed. It’s certainly not for sport.

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About

Louve (meaning 'she-wolf', not 'love') opens with a potent, sometimes bitter, almond note, often taking on a cherry-like or amaretto nuance. This rich, nutty start gradually mellows into a powdery heart of soft musk and subtle florals like rose and jasmine. The drydown is a comforting, sweet embrace of vanilla, amber and resin, leaving a warm, clean, yet often polarising skin scent. It’s an interesting take on oriental vanilla, leaning heavily into gourmand territory.