Every luxury house eventually makes its rose. eLVes is Louis Vuitton making theirs, and they have not been shy about it: this is a deep, saturated rose, not a delicate one, and it is set into amber so the flower carries real weight. It was built as a tribute to the women in the house mythology, and it wears like one.
Why you will love this rose amber perfume
Rose can go thin very easily. Here it does not, because the amber underneath gives it body from the first minute and never lets it evaporate into soap or potpourri. The flower stays dark and slightly jammy, the amber stays warm, and the two hold together for most of a day. It is a fragrance with presence.
- A deep, saturated rose rather than a light or powdery one
- Amber base gives it weight and keeps the flower from thinning out
- Eight to ten hours on skin, with a trail people notice
- Excellent in cooler weather and for evening wear
- Reads as classically feminine without being old-fashioned
- Refillable bottle
- Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse
The scent
Rose arrives immediately and takes up the whole opening, rich and a little fruity, closer to the flower crushed than the flower picked. Amber builds underneath through the first hour and warms everything from below. A clean musk runs through the base. It stays dense and glowing rather than fading, and the last hours smell like warm skin.
Who it is for
Women who want a fragrance with authority. It suits evenings, winter, weddings and any occasion where you would rather arrive than blend in. It is not an every-day office scent unless you apply it lightly. A confident gift for someone who already knows what she likes.
How to use it
Two sprays are enough. Apply to the throat and the inside of the wrists, on moisturised skin. For evening, add one to the hem of a scarf. Do not over-apply, as the amber builds through the day rather than fading.
Key details
- Fragrance family: amber, floral, oriental
- Key notes: rose, amber, musk
- Concentration: eau 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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