Eau de Parfum2007
Louve
Christopher SheldrakeThe nose · 94 fragrances · also made Feminite du Bois (1992)Portrait →

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Serge Lutens  ·  Sold as unisex

Louve

The rich texture of an autumn afternoon — where the crisp air mixes with the warmth of cinnamon-spiced baked goods and the soft glow of a hearth.

4.022,789 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
almondfruitynuttysweetambermusky
LouvePremium · $100–250
69%Similar accords, often for lessAjwad · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate44% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak11%
Moderate41%
Long lasting32%
Eternal12%
SillageModerate41% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate42%
Strong24%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine2%
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Unisex23%
♀
Feminine75%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Louve by Serge Lutens was launched in 2007 and is a creation by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake. This Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men opens with almond and fruity notes, leading to a heart of rose and jasmine before settling into a warm base of musk, vanilla, resin, and amber. Louve captures the essence of a modern yet lasting elegance, blending sweet and nutty accords with floral warmth.

How to wear it

Apply Louve with two light sprays to the pulse points. The almond and fruity top notes are fleeting, so rely on the musky and vanilla base notes for lasting warmth throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Louve, Serge Lutens

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Christopher Sheldrake portrait
03 · The nose

Christopher Sheldrake

From Serge Lutens' shadow to Chanel's spotlight

Christopher Sheldrake is a British-born perfumer who studied art history before extensive travels sparked his interest in fragrance.

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Designer Serge Lutens

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.02/ 5 · 2,789 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 16%.

Love37%
Like44%
OK4%
Dislike15%
Hate1%
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