Mechant Loup
L'Artisan Parfumeur1997
Side by side
Mechant Loup vs. Ultimate
Is Mechant Loup better than Ultimate?
Mechant Loup peaks in fall, while Ultimate belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Black Pepper
woodysoft spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Mechant Loup and Ultimate?
| Mechant Loup | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1997 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Mechant Loup and Ultimate smell?
Mechant Loup
Woody
Sweet
Nutty
Soft Spicy
Honey
Ultimate
Amber
Citrus
Floral
Leather
Woody
Soft Spicy
Animalic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mechant Loup and Ultimate share?
Top
LicoriceBlack Pepper
Mandarin OrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Hazelnut woodChestnut
FreesiaJasmineMagnolia
Base
Guaiac WoodHoneyCedarwoodTonka BeanMyrrh
AmberPatchouliFrankincenseLeatherLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Mechant Loup and Ultimate work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mechant Loup or Ultimate?
| Mechant Loup | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mechant Loup and Ultimate?
Méchant Loup is unapologetically animalic in name alone. The actual scent is a study in contrasts: sharp then soft, sweet then resinous. It's a wolf that bites first, then holds you close.Mechant Loup
Baldessarini Ultimate is the kind of EDT that quietly outperforms many EDPs. The leather-frankincense drydown is surprisingly animalic for a mainstream release, and the jasmine in the heart keeps.Ultimate
The hunt
Where to buy Mechant Loup and Ultimate
| Mechant Loup | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $42.99ecosmetics |
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