The Mistresses of Louis XIV
Romea D'AmeorEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
The Mistresses of Louis XIV vs. Givenchy III
Givenchy III rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Mistresses of Louis XIV | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2008 | 1970 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Mistresses of Louis XIV
White Floral
Green
Fresh
Yellow Floral
Floral
Givenchy III
Green
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
White Floral
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesMelonGalbanumCloveBlackcurrant
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmineRoseIris
CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
Base
Woody NotesMuskPeachAmber
OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Mistresses of Louis XIV | Givenchy III | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about this one, the galbanum opening is sharp enough to split heads at a cocktail party, but give it 20 minutes and something tender emerges from behind the green. That's the move.The Mistresses of Louis XIV
That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III