Nouveau Monde 2018

Nouveau Monde by Louis Vuitton
Bottle Design:
Marc Newson
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8.1 / 10 1119 Ratings
A popular perfume by Louis Vuitton for men, released in 2018. The scent is leathery-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Leathery
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky

Fragrance Notes

Assam oudAssam oud FrankincenseFrankincense CocoaCocoa PatchouliPatchouli BlackcurrantBlackcurrant SaffronSaffron

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.11119 Ratings
Longevity
8.71063 Ratings
Sillage
8.31056 Ratings
Bottle
8.71000 Ratings
Value for money
6.6836 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 07/29/2025.

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Razvanyke

214 Reviews
Razvanyke
Razvanyke
Helpful Review 5  
A manly perfume - my LV favourite
It has a strong opening with notes of oud and saffron, which makes it very noticeable, this is a perfume for somebody who likes to do things its own way and is not afraid to disturb a person or two. It is very long lasting and you do not need to reapply during the day.

It reminds a bit of Ombre Nomade at first, but this one is more complex and easier to wear due to the beautiful leather note, cocoa and patchouli which are coming to life in dry-down.
To me this smells very unique and manly and if you will wear this, for sure there is no risk that someone else would smell the same.

It is very versatile and can be worn on all occasions, but do not use more than two sprays because it is projecting very strong.
This is another great creation from Jaques Cavallier and like I said already, I really like the direction of LV Perfumes.
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Omnipotato

276 Reviews
Omnipotato
Omnipotato
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Oud and leather in harmony
Oud and leather sounds like a horrid combination in theory. One is medicinal, rubbery, smoky, and fecal, and the other is harsh, animalic, sharp, and pungent. In fragrances like Le Gemme - Onekh or Aoud Cuir d'Arabie, the two notes don't pull any punches, and it's a wild ride. Not fragrances you want to wear in close proximity to other human beings. However, in Nouveau Monde, these two notes embrace each other in perfect harmony.

Nouveau Monde opens with a soft, almost creamy leather and rose. Blackcurrant provides lift and sparkle to the leather. Then the oud enters. It is not harshly medicinal or rubbery; rather, the soft woody aspects come through the most, with an animalic edge. The cacao note that accompanies it is not overly sweet, but just slightly bitter and smooth. It does not overwhelm but provides the composition with a unique signature.

My scent description is filled with words like "soft," "creamy," "smooth," and that's what this fragrance is. Somehow M. Cavallier-Belletrud has combined the two harshest notes/materials in perfumery and managed to blend them in such a way where they smell classy and not overwhelming. A rare 10 from me; one of only 6 fragrances out of the almost 800 I have tried so far. Absolutely gorgeous, signature scent worthy, and everyone should get their nose on it at least once. Not to say that everyone will like it; quite the opposite. But if it's your style of scent, it might very well be a perfect 10 for you too.
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Patj1994

29 Reviews
Patj1994
Patj1994
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Ombre Nomade’s younger brother
They are similar, but completely different at the same time. Nouveau monde starts off more animalic than ombre nomade but after about 30-45 minutes, the cocoa really comes in and takes the edge off the animalic notes. I personally like this a bit more than ombre nomade, its easier to wear and not nearly as "suffocating".

The cocoa, vanilla and caramel help to cut through the oud and leather notes to make a surprisingly pleasant fragrance that can be worn in most occasions, just not to work..oud fragrances aren’t for office environments.

As the fragrance begins to dry down, the oud takes a far back seat and the leather, cocoa and sweeter notes come forward to balance out the fragrance and dial down the initial animalic blast. After a couple hours you start to notice that signature Louis Vuitton scent DNA that runs through nearly all of their men’s fragrances. If you’ve smelt a lot of them, you’ll know what I’m referring to. Performance is fantastic, no complaints in that department. Overall, i think this is a fantastic, undoubtedly masculine fragrance that will appeal to most fragrance collectors. I actually think it’s well worth the money, considering the quality of ingredients that are being used.
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Pranay07

32 Reviews
Pranay07
Pranay07
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Good but not OUDY ENOUGH...
The smell automatically reminded me of Ombre Nomade just for a split second because it's a well blended fragrance. This one might not have the punchy OUD as Ombre Nomade for some hardcore oud fragheads but it works most of the time because of the spices it just becomes "better than nomade" in a way .
And I think it should be considered unisex because I can see anyone with bold enough personality can pull it off...and it's a cold weather only.
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Shemsmeller

195 Reviews
Shemsmeller
Shemsmeller
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Nothing of New
tested at the Louis Vuitton store in Lyon Bellecour last weekend.

This is a perfume from the 2018 collection, which I really liked with 2 perfumes already in my bag.

a wearer of pink sand had strongly recommended it to me, so I decided to test it.

the decision was brief and quick, it looks like ombre nomade but lighter and more animal, a mix between onekh bvlgari and ombre nomade. 2 perfumes that I hate, so this one could not suit me.

I do not recommend a blind purchase if you do not like nomadic shadow and onekh.
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MerlotsupernMerlotsupern 1 month ago
If you like this, put your nose on No Limit$ before giving your $$$ to LVMH
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TRehfTRehf 5 years ago
Luxurious Oud-Cocoa. A bit leathery. Could imagine LV scents their store with it. Very unique. More for experienced noses. Great Performance
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 11 months ago
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Nouveau Monde blends velvety oud, leather, incense with hints of cacao and saffron, offering a rich and refined scent. A softer Ombre Nomade
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AgonoizeAgonoize 7 months ago
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I really like this more than ON from LV. Maybe a new daily to me. More under the radar.. more defined
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Kaiser818Kaiser818 2 years ago
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My favourite everyday scent
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BalomaBaloma 4 years ago
A citrusier, fruitier Ombre Nomade which, as it develops, strongly hints at Aventus. LV's acquiescence to the 'new world' of male fragrance.
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TrueFruitsTrueFruits 1 year ago
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Smells like his brother but lighter, more wearable. A good one, would recommend. Relaxed Ombre Nomade
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EalexEalex 1 year ago
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top note is sour fresh, green apple; background is leathery like ombre nomade at minimum; not as bright as others, but okay for everyday
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 2 years ago
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A slightly lighter ON, but far too close to the basic DNA - I would have liked more leather like in Ombre Leather.
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Acf137Acf137 2 years ago
Nicht blindkaufen. Zunächst animalisch, dann immer mehr ledrig-süß. Anspruchsvoll, aber sehr gut. Performance aktuell eher durchschnittlich.
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