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Loulou Eau de Parfum — Cacharel

Eau de Parfum (EDP) from Cacharel.

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Scent description (editorial impression)

Purple, spiced and unmistakably of the eighties: a sweet floral with powder and a dense vanilla heart that wearers have come back to for decades. One wrist spray can last into the next day; the heavy vanilla dry-down is what the few dissenters want to scrub off.

Drawn from 10 independent reports across 3 venues.

How we source this

Notes and fragrance details
House
Cacharel
Notes (as listed, untiered)
Tiaré flower, Ylang-ylang, Tonka bean, Mandarin, VanillaLoulou - Cacharel collection page with its olfactory pyramid (archived 2017-08-13)
Why no pyramid
Cacharel's archived Loulou pyramid pictures five materials without putting them in tiers.Loulou - Cacharel collection page with its olfactory pyramid (archived 2017-08-13)
Current formulation
Reports differ on changes between bottles — Owners who knew the original say today's bottle is different, and they split on whether that is a loss: one finds it less powdery and prefers it, one has come to love the newer version, and one says it is not the same as in the 1990s. No batch codes date the change.Loulou Eau de Parfum - customer reviews
Concentration
Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Category
Designer
Scent families (Scentorian)
Floral, Sweet, Powdery, Spicy

Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists.

Questions and answers

What does Loulou Eau de Parfum smell like?

Purple, spiced and unmistakably of the eighties: a sweet floral with powder and a dense vanilla heart that wearers have come back to for decades.

Drawn from 10 independent reports across 3 venues.

About our sources.

What are the notes in Loulou Eau de Parfum?

Cacharel publishes a note list for Loulou Eau de Parfum without tiers.

  • Notes (as listed, untiered): Tiaré flower, Ylang-ylang, Tonka bean, Mandarin, Vanilla
  • Why no pyramid: Cacharel's archived Loulou pyramid pictures five materials without putting them in tiers.

Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.

Has Loulou Eau de Parfum been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?

Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Loulou Eau de Parfum.

Owners who knew the original say today's bottle is different, and they split on whether that is a loss: one finds it less powdery and prefers it, one has come to love the newer version, and one says it is not the same as in the 1990s. No batch codes date the change.

How can I tell whether a bottle of Loulou Eau de Parfum is the current formulation?

A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.

To check a particular bottle, ask Cacharel or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.

What does the concentration label on Loulou Eau de Parfum mean?

Loulou Eau de Parfum is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.

The labels are not standardised, they do not predict longevity or projection, and versions sold under the same name can differ in composition.

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When was Loulou Eau de Parfum launched, and who composed it?

Loulou Eau de Parfum was launched in 1987 and composed by Jean Guichard, according to Cacharel.

What fragrance family is Loulou Eau de Parfum?

We file Loulou Eau de Parfum under Floral, Sweet, Powdery and Spicy.

These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Cacharel may describe it differently. Browse by family.

Where can I buy Loulou Eau de Parfum?

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How does Scentorian know this about Loulou Eau de Parfum?

Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Cacharel, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.

Drawn from 10 independent reports across 3 venues.

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Loulou Eau de Parfum is filed under

Floral

Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet.

Sweet

Sweet notes such as vanilla, tonka and caramel, with or without a distinct food association.

Powdery

A powder-like character, often associated with iris, violet or musk notes.

Spicy

Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.

Sources

  1. Loulou - Cacharel collection page with its olfactory pyramid (archived 2017-08-13) — Cacharel
  2. Loulou Eau de Parfum - customer reviews — FragranceNet, read in aggregate
  3. Loulou Eau de Parfum - customer reviews — Notino, read in aggregate
  4. Loulou Eau de Parfum - community ratings and reviews — Parfumo, read in aggregate