Making a fresh fragrance at extrait strength is close to a contradiction, because the notes that make something smell fresh are also the ones that evaporate fastest. Symphony is Louis Vuitton solving that problem: the brightness of an island morning, the light off water, held at a concentration that normally belongs to ambers and ouds.
Why you will love this fresh extrait
Everyone who likes fresh fragrances has the same complaint, which is that they disappear. This fixes it. You get the same blinding citrus opening you would from a cologne, and then instead of fading at lunchtime it simply keeps going, gradually turning warmer and more musky without ever losing its brightness.
- A fresh composition at extrait strength, which is genuinely rare
- Citrus and sea light that lasts all day rather than an hour
- Turns warmer and muskier as it wears rather than vanishing
- Ten to twelve hours on skin, extraordinary for this style
- Perfect for Egyptian summers, where fresh fragrances usually fail
- Part of Les Extraits, the most concentrated Louis Vuitton collection
The scent
The opening is intensely bright, citrus and bergamot with a clean saline quality behind them. Neroli comes through in the first hour and softens it into something floral and warm. From there it slowly deepens, the citrus folding into a clean musk base that holds the light rather than replacing it. It never turns heavy.
Who it is for
Anyone in a hot climate who wants freshness that survives the day. It suits summer, daytime, travel and work, and it is the answer if you have been disappointed by how quickly colognes fade in Cairo heat. Fully unisex and very easy to wear.
How to use it
Two sprays, which is more than you would use of a heavier extrait but still far less than a cologne. Apply to the neck and chest on clean skin. You will not need to reapply, which is rather the point of buying a fresh fragrance at this concentration.
Key details
- Fragrance family: aquatic, citrus, fresh
- Key notes: citrus, bergamot, neroli, clean musk
- Concentration: extrait de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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