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    Side by side

    Sun vs. LouLou

    Sun by Jil Sander bottle

    Sun

    Jil Sander
    Eau de Toilette1989
    Very similar
    LouLou by Cacharel bottle

    LouLou

    Cacharel
    Eau de Parfum1987
    New comparison

    Sun peaks in summer, while LouLou belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sun vs. LouLou
    SunLouLou
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19891987
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre BourdonJean Guichard
    Best seasonSummerWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sun

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Yellow Floral

    LouLou

    Powdery
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Orange BlossomBergamotLemonFruits
    PlumIrisStar AniseChinese Cinnamon WoodViolet
    Heart
    HeliotropeYlang-YlangCarnationLily of the ValleyOrris RootRose
    Ylang-YlangHeliotropeOrris RootOrange BlossomTahitian Tiare Flower
    Base
    VanillaBenzoinMuskAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodStyrax
    IncenseVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sun vs. LouLou
    SunLouLou
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is powder-pushy in the best way. Critics call it old-fashioned, but stripped of expectations it reads as comfort, clean warmth, the scent of someone who smells good without trying.Sun
    LouLou is not a safe choice. It is big, resinous, and unapologetically floral with a plum-incense core that some adore and others find overwhelming. Wear it with intention or not at all.LouLou

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Sun vs. LouLou
    SunLouLou
    2.5 oz$24.49fragrancenet
    6.8 oz$70.69fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.