After I had already acquired "Orage | Louis Vuitton," I delved deeper into the LV brand. I was immediately intrigued by this one. I had to test it, and maybe it would even go beyond that. So, during a purchase in the store, I inquired about it and received it. It costs about €3.60/ml new. Not cheap, but affordable.
About the bottle: The texture/grip is superficially smooth, as it is made of glass, transparent, quite wide, and easy to hold. Thus, good handling is ensured. Additionally, the dark bluish color of the glass and the dark liquid is a dream. It immediately captivated me... I was in love again... as I tested it right in the store. The spray head is in the average range. Completely sufficient, better than many other brands. What I didn’t know at that time is that there are sometimes slight differences in the sprayers of this brand. Sometimes a fine mist, sometimes it shoots out in puddles.
About the scent: The fragrance starts shortly after spraying with immense, impressive frankincense, but it hits you right away. It grabs you immediately, whether you like it or not. This understandably puts many off. The smoky note is characterized by bright frankincense, but still strong, gnarly, scratchy. I find it fantastic. Additionally, it has a hint of medicinal notes for me. Since I come from the healthcare sector, this is also pleasant for me, even delightful. It also reminds me of insulin, which people with diabetes mellitus need to regulate their blood sugar. An animalistic note could also be present. However, I wasn’t particularly affected by this. In the heart/base note, the scent becomes noticeably calmer, rounder, and thus more bearable for most people, if it even gets that far. Then resins, woods, and leather become more noticeable. Based on the scent progression, I would consider acquiring this. But... let’s move on to the next point.
Longevity for me is about 7-10 hours and is thus in the upper range. Sillage is about 2-4 hours, which is also in the lower range. I like scents that are powerful, forceful, and forward. They shouldn’t disturb others, but I would like to perceive them more than just a little close to the skin. That’s the point.
Conclusion: I enjoyed discovering, wearing, and having this scent around me. From start to finish. Especially with the beautiful appearance of the bottle and the corresponding name. But the sillage is too shallow and peaceful for me. I expect a bit more than just a glow after 3 hours with a gust of wind. Thank you.
I really like the scent too and don’t find it as bad as everyone describes. However, it’s unfortunately way too strong for me - even with just one spray. It also lasts several days on my skin - despite washing my hands and showering a lot. :)
Freshdennis 1 year ago