Eau de Parfum2016
Turbulences
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →

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Louis Vuitton  ·  Sold as feminine

Turbulences

The tension between delicate flowers and raw, earthy undertones, much like the feeling of stepping into a sophisticated yet unpredictable evening.

3.98321 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
white floraltuberoseanimalicfloralleathermusky
TurbulencesLuxury · $250+
53%Similar accords, often for lessL'Amour · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityEternal69% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak5%
Moderate23%
Long lasting33%
Eternal36%
SillageEnormous66% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate26%
Strong32%
Enormous34%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine12%
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Unisex38%
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Feminine50%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, Turbulences by Louis Vuitton is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with a bright jasmine note that gives way to a heart of tuberose, magnolia, and rose, before settling into a base of leather, musk, and sandalwood. This fragrance was part of Louis Vuitton's first perfume collection, marking the brand’s entry into the world of fine fragrances after years of preparation. Each note in Turbulences is carefully chosen to evoke an emotional journey, with its opulent blend of white florals and animalic accords creating a sense of complexity and depth.

How to wear it

Turbulences has a rich base that takes time to develop on skin. Allow it to settle for at least an hour before layering with other scents or wearing out. The leather and musk notes are best appreciated in cooler settings, where they add a subtle warmth without overpowering.

Fig. 01 — Turbulences, Louis Vuitton

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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud portrait
03 · The nose

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Louis Vuitton's master perfumer

Jacques 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
228fragrances
1962born
Frenchnationality

Designer Louis Vuitton

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06 · The Room

What people
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3.98/ 5 · 321 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love46%
Like26%
OK7%
Dislike18%
Hate2%
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