Reassuringly expensive, Louis Vuitton perfumes are endorsed by A-list celebrities, such as Scarlet Johanssen and Emma Stone. The best Louis Vuitton perfumes for women ooze feminine style, class and sophistication.
The brand’s fragrance heritage was refreshed in 2016 by placing Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in the position of in-house perfumer, a genius move.
You can only purchase these fragrances direct with LV, so I paid a trip to the Louis Vuitton store in New Bond Street, London to smell what all the fuss is about & take some pics!
- Best Louis Vuitton Perfumes For Her
- 1. City of Stars Eau de Parfum
- 2. Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum
- 3. Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
- 4. Matière Noire Eau de Parfum
- 5. Les Sables Roses Eau de Parfum
- 6. Apogée Eau de Parfum
- 7. Heures d'Absence Eau de Parfum
- 8. Spell On You Eau de Parfum
- 9. Étoile Filante Eau de Parfum
- 10. Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum
- 11. Cosmic Cloud Extrait
- 12. Rhapsody Extrait
- Ingrid’s Top Pick
- Choosing Your Ideal Louis Vuitton Perfume
- Louis Vuitton Perfume Comparison
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Louis Vuitton Perfumes For Her
The best Louis Vuitton perfumes for women offer a glamorous combination of tempting fruit, floral and musk notes with a splash of French chic. Here are 12 stunning feminine fragrances to consider for 2023.
1. City of Stars Eau de Parfum
Review
Launched in 2022, City of Stars Eau de Parfum is a refreshingly zesty fruity/floral fragrance with a powdery musky undercurrent created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier.
The fragrance opens with a delicious blast of citrus fruits, mainly lime and blood orange. A heart of Tiaré flower soothes with delicate white floral aromas.
Feminine powdery notes and sensual musk come to the fore as this fragrance dries, finally settling to a zesty floral scent with elegant powder and musk. Similar to Clive Christian Crab Apple Blossom.
Top Notes:
Lemon, Blood Orange, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Lime
Mid Notes:
Tiaré Flower
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
I would recommend City of Stars Eau de Parfum as a daytime fragrance for spring and summer. Ideal for shopping trips, outdoor lunches and perhaps a stroll in the park.
The first blast projects very well but soon settles down to a soft chorus close to the skin. Longevity is good at 6+ hours and remains slightly modest and delicate.
2. Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum
Review
Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum is a floral treat from perfumer Jacques Cavallier, launched in 2016. A beautiful bouquet of several rose varieties and a touch of fruit is uplifting and enticing.
Top notes of peach, green notes and blackcurrant produce a clean and bright opening. The blooming heart of rose has hints of powdery iris for a floral celebration that is sweet and youthful.
Musk and cedar in the base create a seductive edge, with hints of orris root and violet leaf. Also, consider À La Rose from Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Top Notes:
Peach, Green Notes, Black Currant
Mid Notes:
May Rose, Rose, Turkish Rose, Iris
Base Notes:
White Musk, Cedar, Pepper, Orris Root, Violet Leaf
Seasons & Longevity
Rose des Vents is the ideal rose fragrance for spring or summer months and hot weather when it makes a classic daytime perfume. It is also a cheerful accompaniment to the office.
Sillage and projection are both good; longevity is 5+ hours. While the initial flush of fruits only projects well at first, rose and musk dance together nicely.
3. Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum
Review
Loosely translated as “dream catcher”, Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum is a fresh floral fragrance is another gem from perfumer Jacques Cavallier launched in 2018. It is bold, confident and alluring.
The opening of fresh litchi, spiced ginger and zesty bergamot are deliciously gourmand. In the heart, bright peony, Turkish rose and tempting cacao soon appear.
Upon dry-down, a discreet but rich base of musky patchouli adds elegance. Settles to a fresh floral fragrance with a seductive fruity edge.
Top Notes:
Litchi, Ginger, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Peony, Cacao, Turkish Rose
Base Notes:
Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
This captivating perfume is suitable both day and night. It works well in summer as it is so uplifting and fresh. Ideal for daytime events such as weddings, picnics, and outdoor lunches.
Longevity is 6+ hours with decent sillage and projection, emitting delicious blasts of velvety florals and lively fruits for many hours.
4. Matière Noire Eau de Parfum
Review
Matière Noire Eau de Parfum is a heady and vivacious perfume that is incredibly feminine and romantic. It is a classic-smelling fruity floral fragrance launched in 2016.
Top notes of blackcurrant and watery notes create a juicy opening. The complexity is increased with heart notes of gentle rose and cyclamen with narcissus and jasmine sambac.
After dry-down, the inviting scent of oud stands out, with incense, patchouli and benzoin adding depth.
Top Notes:
Blackcurrant, Watery Notes
Mid Notes:
Rose, Cyclamen, Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes:
Agarwood, Incense, Patchouli, Benzoin
Seasons & Longevity
This is a beautiful evening scent, especially when there is a chill in the air during autumn/winter and spring. Think evening dinners on a patio with a log burner under a starry sky.
Excellent performance, as you might expect with oud, and the floral notes perform well too. Lasts 7+ hours.
5. Les Sables Roses Eau de Parfum
Review
An expertly crafted fragrance by Jacques Cavallier, Les Sables Roses Eau de Parfum is a powerful declaration of dark rose and seductive oud. Launched in 2019.
The opening of rich black pepper and saffron creates a warm opening that is lifted by a bed of roses in the heart of this romantic scent.
Base notes of oud and ambergris create a warm and somewhat decadent blend that further emphasises the sweetness of the rose. Similar to Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud Intense.
Top Notes:
Black Pepper, Saffron
Mid Notes:
Rose, Bulgarian Rose
Base Notes:
Oud, Ambergris
Seasons & Longevity
Les Sables Roses makes a fabulous evening scent, casting a trail of mystery with its beautiful pairing of rose and wood. Ideal for any season.
Longevity is impressive at 6+ hours, creating a heavenly scent bubble. Sillage is also excellent, projecting a dreamy eternal trail.
6. Apogée Eau de Parfum
Review
Apogée Eau de Parfum is a celebration of lily-of-the-valley that captures the essence of this fleeting flower. An inspiring and evocative scent, it is comforting and a little surprising.
Tangerine and orange create a bright citrus introduction uplifted further by lily of the valley, magnolia, rose and jasmine.
Upon dry-down, white musk, oud wood and sandalwood create a discreet base for this pretty floral scent.
Top Notes:
Tangerine, Orange
Mid Notes:
Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine
Base Notes:
White Musk, Oud Wood, Sandalwood
Seasons & Longevity
Ideal as a daytime fragrance for when spring blossoms and summer is in full swing. It practically blooms on your skin and transports you to a garden filled with magical flowers.
As for performance, longevity is 5+ hours with reasonable sillage and projection.
7. Heures d’Absence Eau de Parfum
Review
Heures d’Absence Eau de Parfum is a powdery white floral fragrance that will put a spring in your step and a smile on your face. Created by Jacques Cavallier in 2020.
Delicate jasmine sambac and may rose are first to bloom, and soon the yellow floral of mimosa, balsam, and raspberry appear for a fresh and fruity hue.
Base notes of musk and vanilla add a velvety sweetness.
Top Notes:
Jasmine Sambac, May Rose
Mid Notes:
Mimosa, Balsam, Raspberry
Base Notes:
Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood
Seasons & Longevity
Heures d’Absence is ideal for daytime wear during spring or summer, perhaps in the office when regular wafts of jasmine and vanilla can lift your mood.
Longevity is 5+ hours, although projection and sillage are both on the lacking side for this type of scent.
8. Spell On You Eau de Parfum
Review
Sensual and elegant, Spell On You Eau de Parfum is a rose and iris-based perfume launched in 2021 that captures the romantic side of Louis Vuitton.
The top notes of iris and violet flowers combined with fresh green notes are cooling and discreet. A delicate, nostalgic floral fragrance is developed in the heart notes of Grasse rose, iris from Florence and jasmine Sambac.
The base of peach, white musk and acacia flower further enhance the composition, which settles as a rich, honeyed, fruity elixir.
Top Notes:
Green Notes, Iris, Violet
Mid Notes:
Grasse Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris
Base Notes:
Peach, White Musk, Acacia
Seasons & Longevity
I would say that Spell On You is a great fragrance to wear day or night during spring, summer and early autumn. More suitable for special occasions when it will certainly draw compliments.
Longevity is good, and this perfume will last 6+ hours with reasonable projection and sillage throughout.
9. Étoile Filante Eau de Parfum
Review
Étoile Filante Eau de Parfum is an intoxicating mix of white florals and musk with hints of fruit that will turn heads wherever you go. Launched in 2021.
Although not listed, the opening of delicate green-tinged strawberries is graciously lifted by a blooming heart of osmanthus, jasmine, and magnolia.
Upon dry-down, the base of sensual musk adds a sense of sheer opulence and has a slight soapiness to it. Settles to a delicate floral scent with fruity/musky undertones.
Top Notes:
Strawberry
Mid Notes:
Osmanthus Flower, Jasmine, Magnolia
Base Notes:
White Musk
Seasons & Longevity
Energising and bright, this is great for daytime wear in spring & summer. It would make a fabulous choice for the office and goes well with hot, sunny days on the beach.
Projection and longevity are both about average, leaving a refreshing trail of pretty flowers and heavenly musk that lasts 6+ hours.
10. Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum
Review
Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum (which translates to ‘beating heart’) is a fresh and incredibly wearable chypre floral scent launched in 2019.
The opening notes of sparkling pear, aquatic notes and ambrette are deliciously sweet. Egyptian jasmine, ylang-ylang and gorgeous narcissus create an uplifting floral heart.
The dry-down is well worth waiting for, as moss and patchouli form a chypre foundation that cranks up the wow factor. Similar to Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum.
Top Notes:
Pear, Aquatic Notes, Ambrette
Mid Notes:
Egyptian Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus
Base Notes:
Moss, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Cœur Battant is ideal as a day or night scent best worn during spring, summer and fall. I would wear this for fancy shopping trips, elegant lunches, or both!
Sillage is enormous, and longevity is outstanding at 7+ hours. Don’t be surprised if a coat or jacket still carries a reminiscent whiff the next time you wear it.
11. Cosmic Cloud Extrait
Review
Cosmic Cloud Extrait was created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and is a powdery musk scent with fruity tones. Part of the Les Extraits Collection.
An opening of delicate fruity berries is softened by a heart of semi-sweet and uplifting tonka bean. Upon dry-down, powdery musk becomes the star note to add plenty of head-turning dazzle.
Top Notes:
Fruity Notes
Mid Notes:
Tonka Bean
Base Notes:
Musk
Seasons & Longevity
I feel that Cosmic Cloud Extrait is a versatile fragrance that can be worn for any season, day or night.
Performance is excellent; this extrait concentration will provide 7+ hours of wear with moderate projection.
12. Rhapsody Extrait
Review
Another fragrance from the Les Extraits Collection, Louis Vuitton Rhapsody Extrait is a white floral fragrance with hidden depths that was released in 2021
An elegant blend of ylang-ylang and jasmine is first to delight; then, this chypre takes an interesting turn. Earthy patchouli, the mossy aroma of mate, and woody notes add intrigue.
Top Notes:
Pear, Aquatic Notes, Ambrette
Mid Notes:
Egyptian Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus
Base Notes:
Moss, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Rhapsody Extrait is incredibly versatile, perfect for any season, and ideal for elegant lunches or fancy dinners.
Sillage/projection is excellent, and longevity is brilliant at 8+ hours. You’ll still smell fabulous the next day!
Ingrid’s Top Pick
Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum
My top pick is Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum because the sparkling soft pear, jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus are simply stunning.
Add to that the decadent base of patchouli and moss, revealing a sensual and elegant chypre that smells timeless.
Choosing Your Ideal Louis Vuitton Perfume
Here are a few helpful tips to ensure you choose the ideal Louis Vuitton perfume. Also, check out my quick guide table that follows.
- Know your style. What kind of scents do you like? Do you prefer floral, fruity, or woody fragrances? This helps narrow down your options.
- What’s the occasion? Are you looking for an everyday wear scent or something special for a fancy night out?
- What time of year? Know which seasons you would like to wear your perfume; is it just spring & summer or all year round?
- Consider your budget. Louis Vuitton perfumes are fairly expensive; they cost around £235/$300 for 100ml/3.4 fl oz.
- Understand where to buy. Please be aware that you can only buy LV perfumes from a Louis Vuitton store or from the official Louis Vuitton website.
Louis Vuitton Perfume Comparison
Want the perfect LV perfume and not sure which one to choose? Here is my helpful comparison guide.
| Fragrance | Type | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Stars Eau de Parfum | Floral fruity | Spring, Summer |
| 2 | Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum | Floral | Spring, Summer |
| 3 | Attrape-Rêves Eau de Parfum | Floral | Spring, Summer |
| 4 | Matière Noire Eau de Parfum | Floral fruity | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| 5 | Les Sables Roses Eau de Parfum | Woody floral | Any Season |
| 6 | Apogée Eau de Parfum | Floral | Spring, Summer |
| 7 | Heures d’Absence Eau de Parfum | White floral | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| 8 | Spell On You Eau de Parfum | Floral | Spring, Summer |
| 9 | Étoile Filante Eau de Parfum | Floral fruity | Spring, Summer |
| 10 | Cœur Battant Eau de Parfum | Chypre floral | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| 11 | Cosmic Cloud Extrait | Powdery Musk | Any Season |
| 12 | Rhapsody Extrait | Chypre floral | Any Season |
Conclusion
The best Louis Vuitton perfumes for women offer enough variety to ensure you find something to suit every mood, season and occasion. Most of these fragrances are clean, fresh and uplifting… all are incredibly sophisticated.
I found that the majority have good performance, making most of them worth their high price tag. Certain Louis Vuitton boutiques also offer a perfume fountain which means the bottles can be refilled, making them an ideal choice for the environment as well as a treat for the senses.
The Louis Vuitton fragrance collection comes in 100ml/3.4 oz and 200ml/6.8 oz bottles, plus most are refillable. Considering their longevity and projection, a little goes a long way, so although they seem expensive, price vs performance is a thumbs up from me.
Related: 8 Exceptional Louis Vuitton Fragrances For Men.
Further Reading
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