WS-C-1987

LouLou

1987Men

powdery up front, then amber, settling into vanilla.

LouLou by Cacharel is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. LouLou was launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Guichard. Top notes are Plum, Chinese Cinnamon Wood, Iris, Violet, Lily, Anise, Jasmine, Mimosa and Cassia; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tahitian Tiare…

powdery amber vanilla warm spicy

Nose: Jean Guichard

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Plum, Chinese Cinnamon Wood, Iris, Violet, Lily, Anise, Jasmine, Mimosa, Cassia
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Orange Blossom, Tahitian Tiare Flower
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

82%

71%

69%

59%

59%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter42%Fall35%Spring14%Summer9%Night64%Day36%Wears female66%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does LouLou smell like?

powdery up front, then amber, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: powdery, amber, vanilla.

What notes are in LouLou?

Top: Plum, Chinese Cinnamon Wood, Iris, Violet, Lily, Anise, Jasmine, Mimosa, Cassia. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Orris Root, Orange Blossom, Tahitian Tiare Flower. Base: Incense, Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk.

How long does LouLou last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is LouLou loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is LouLou best for?

Winter is the top pick (42%). Fall is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for LouLou?

Night wear leads at 64%. Day is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is LouLou for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 66% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made LouLou?

Composed by Jean Guichard. Released in 1987.