Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Louis Vuitton · Sold as unisex
Les Sables Roses
The quiet intensity of an intimate conversation over a crackling fire, where the air is thick with the scent of warm spices and leather.
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Les Sables RosesLuxury · $250+
60%Similar accords, often for lessAoud Safran · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Les Sables Roses by Louis Vuitton was launched in 2019 and is a creation by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This fragrance opens with a bold, metallic rose that cuts through the air like a sharp edge, before transitioning into a rich blend of oud and amber that creates a warm, enveloping base. The composition balances floral brightness with animalic and spicy undertones, resulting in a scent that is both complex and deeply evocative.
Apply Les Sables Roses sparingly at first; the metallic rose note projects strongly in the opening minutes. The fragrance develops into its full complexity within an hour, so it's best to layer lightly for a more nuanced experience throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Les Sables Roses, Louis Vuitton
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
Designer Louis Vuitton
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A community favourite: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 8%.