LouLou (1987)
by Cacharel

A remembrance of left over dreamy seasons of childhood this creamy-gummy-floral is a blend of sophisticated flowers as iris and magnolia flanked by the prominent orange blossom over a bed of sandalwood, amber, incense and vanilla. The last one, together  with sandalwood and orange , represents the key note in order to create a sweety, almost edible, romantic and youthful concoction. A touch of incense flanks the vanilla in order to exalt its appeal and to impress a touch of mystery. Luxurious but not particularly mysterious floral-oriental with great sillage and longevity although not enough sophisticated to become a favourite of mine. Too much sugary and mellifluous for my taste.

6th September, 2011.

Definitely not for the feeble. If you love big florals, sweet scents, and a little bit of incense- then you should definitely try this. Spray ( or better yet just dab) very lightly as it can be overpower. A drop is enough. This has become a favorite. I do not enjoy most heavy hitters such as Angel and Alien. I find this much more wearable than those.

17th August, 2011.

This of this as the floral female version of Joop! Homme very very loud and strong with florals spice and heap load of sweet vanilla and helotrope.

I just can see any one wearing this as a everyday scent.

6th July, 2011.

Notes Top Note: Violet, Plum, Cassis, Anise Middle Note: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Base Note: Tonka, Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk

I purchased this cute little blue cone shaped bottle of Cacharel Lou Lou blind, after I saw it got a rave review in a popular perfume guide. I found a 50ml bottle in the perfume district in NYC for around $30-$40.
When I first tried LouLou it was a hot summer day, my first impression was like a harder-hitting, spicier version of her sister Anais Anais. Not too heavy, but a bit more *there*. Rather sweet, irisy, powdery, lily and incense floral, with a hay (?) note, and with the same soft focus feel of Anais Anais.
Goshdarnit, I like this weird little bluebottled new wave fragrance. Still, as I have *a few other* fragrances, I very seldom went back to rewear it. It felt a bit dated- but in a good, desperately-seeking-Susan kind of way.
Then this winter, I pulled the adorable little thing out and tried it again, and over time I am really gaining appreciation for Miss LouLou's complexities. Who are you, LouLou? To me she is Anais Anais in an 80's bright blue party dress, with a dark red belt, and an asymmetrical haircut.

9th June, 2011. (Last Edited: 20th January, 2012.)

I've only recently discovered a love for sweet and intense orientals. Lou Lou in my personal opinion is not dated at all. The fragrance is unique, rich, womanly and desirable.

Lou Lou makes me think of the Taj Mahal and ancient India, even though I have never travelled there. The composition of beautiful flowers mixed with a powdery vanilla and incense base is delightful and enchanting.

There is an inviting warmth to this scent, that makes me want to cuddle up next to someone beside a warm fire while it's cold outside. Lou Lou manages to be both classy, luxiourous and glamourous while creating an aura of sensuality and mystery.

This scent has been known to be a little overpowering at times, so it's best if sprayed with a light hand. I find Lou Lou to be rather similar to Samsara by Guerlain and Angel by Thierry Mugler, so if you are a lover of those fragrances you should give Lou Lou a try.

27th April, 2011.

IF you have patience for the initial "cat pee" smell to fade you can open your eyes to a warm floral oriental. I almost swear my hand smells warmer! The bottle is execeptionally unique, but you dont need me to tell you. Great Sillage and great Longevity, will buy a small decant.

8th April, 2011.