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Louis Vuitton very quickly went from having no modern fragrance releases to its name, to churning out a ton over the past five years. Some of which, are already being discontinued by the luxury fashion giant.
With so many releases, they can’t all be homeruns, and it can be difficult to cut through and find the one which works for you. So, I figured that I’d help out with the process, by presenting my list of the top scents for ladies by Louis Vuitton.
What are the Best Smelling Women’s Louis Vuitton Fragrances?
Note: If you want some more options, here is my LV men’s list (some of which are quite unisex).
Best Summer Fragrance
Cactus Garden– Cactus Garden is a fairly unique summertime wear, led by lemongrass. That naturalistic aroma is paired with a fresh bergamot citrus and mate note, which gives this Louis V scent an herbal tea sort of aroma.
The scent is particularly bright and energetic at first with the bergamot. Though, when it dries down you get a much colder and refreshing vibe coming through. That’s most of the wear, it’s a very simple blend that brings so much to the table within its limited confines.
Cactus Garden is perfectly unisex, awesome in warmer weather, and balanced enough for daily wear. Update: This is discontinued Read my Cactus Garden Review
Lovely Peony Perfume with Cocoa
Attrape-Rêves– This one is a fruity/floral/patchouli fragrance, that is fairly commonplace these days. It translates to dreamcatcher, but I don’t really make the dream-like quality with this scent…but it does smell attractive.
However, Attrape-Rêves is a really good example and quite pretty to wear. Litchi and bergamot lead the fruity side of things and open up with a fresh ginger note.
Peony is at the floral heart, along with some Bulgarian Rose. What really separates this one is its inclusion of cocoa, as a note that pairs nicely with the patchouli note. Even with that, it doesn’t make this one a heavy sort of fragrance, and it maintains a freshness.
Ultimately, it’s a sweet fruit-chouli fragrance, with a soft cocoa coming through for the duration of the wear. Nice balance and versatile to boot. My Full Review
Vanilla Scent for Winter and Beyond
Contre Moi– Contre Moi uses a blend of vanilla and cocoa, to create a creamy, yet not sugary aroma. The vanilla really has the upper hand here and is joined by orange flower and some light citrus notes.
The vanilla note gives you a nice touch of smokiness, with the middle act becoming much more about the floral ingredients. Orange flower, magnolia, and a hint of rose. Though, the latter is pretty faint inside this composition.
All of that comes together, on top of a base of warm ambrette. Contre Moi is a very soft scent, so, while it is a beautiful aroma…the performance is lacking somewhat. Contre Moi Review
Easy Going Pear and White Floral
Cœur Battant- This one kicks off with a wonderful and juicy smelling pear note. It absolutely shines and I can already smell the ambrette wafting up from the base, at the very early stages.
Add to that, the patchouli comes through early, as well. In fact, you would think you’re getting something quite similar to Attrape-Rêves. But, the patchouli and pear notes do settle, and this becomes a great white floral with a juicy aura.
Jasmine is the strongest of the floral notes at first, but the perfume becomes much more balanced with narcissus and ylang-ylang. It has a nice sweetness and the floral notes don’t ever come across as too heavy nor green. Read my Full Review
Sunny Mandarin and White Floral
Le Jour se Lève– “The day begins”. It opens up with a great mandarin orange note, that is flanked by a surprisingly light and unobtrusive black currant. This is a citrus floral scent, but one that is naturalistic and much more like walking through a garden or orchid.
The floral heart supports the prevalent citrus aroma of the mandarin. The jasmine is the strongest player, but there is some significant peony, and the underlying muskiness. It’s got some greenish qualities, but Le Jour is mostly about that white floral accord in the dry down.
Another solid option for the late spring and into the summer months. Fresh, zesty, and easy to wear.
The Other Great Summer Wear
Afternoon Swim– I included Afternoon Swim on my men’s list for Louis Vuitton. But, it’s a unisex scent, and very appealing. I wanted to be sure to include Cactus Garden for this one, though, Afternoon Swim can absolutely provide a great experience.
It is (mostly) all about the citrus with this one. The return of the mandarin orange, another type of orange, and appealing bergamot blended for a delicious summertime perfume. The ginger note really helps to give this one some dynamism and move away from just being a bunch of fruit.
Very juicy, like walking by the pool during the hottest days of the year, with a drink in hand. Also, it sits on a pool of ambergris, giving it a somewhat similar impression to Millesime Imperial. Read my full review: Afternoon Swim
Top New LV Release
City of Stars– City of Stars is another fragrance made for the spring and summer months, that is up there with Afternoon Swim and Cactus Garden, in terms of its quality.
This is a more floral beachy citrus. Tiare flower is the floral heart of this perfume. It has creamy sandalwood, powdery touches, and a muskiness in the base. But, the powder, musk, and creaminess are all pretty balanced throughout.
The lime is the strongest of the citrus notes. Blood orange, bergamot, and lemon also make an appearance. If you like the style of something along the lines of Soleil Blanc or Creed’s VIW, this is one that strikes that sort of tone.
A nice alternative to the colder and fresher vibes of the other LV summer picks on the list. City of Stars Review
Beach Time
On the Beach– As far as the summer scents go, I do like Cactus Garden and Afternoon Swim more than this entry. However, On the Beach also ranks among the best, better than the more recent Pacific Chill.
On the Beach, is highlighted by yuzu citrus, neroli, and some light herbal spice. Thyme, pink pepper, and rosemary are around early.
But, those are role players. The yuzu and neroli are really joined by a cypress note, giving this a great woody freshness throughout. The cypress and neroli will be the main focus throughout, but it is given its ‘beachy’ aroma with the inclusion of a sand note.
Yep, it really does have an sand-like smell. Not overwhelming, but it’s a cool addition to the blend. On the Beach Review
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Best Men’s Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes.