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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Mechant Loup
The comfort of curling up in a leather armchair by the fireplace, where honey and warm woods fill the air with a sense of quiet luxury.
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Mechant LoupPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessLady Million Lucky · RabanneMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mechant Loup by L'Artisan Parfumeur, launched in 1997 and crafted by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is a woody-spicy fragrance that balances honeyed warmth with nutty complexity. The composition opens with an inviting sweet accord that transitions seamlessly into a heart of soft spices and warm woods. This unisex parfum creates a cozy yet intriguing olfactory experience, perfect for those who appreciate rich, layered fragrances.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a longer-lasting warmth. The honeyed top notes are bright but fade quickly, allowing the rich woody base to shine throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Mechant Loup, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 15%.