Louve
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2007
Side by side
Louve vs. Byzantium
Is Louve better than Byzantium?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AlmondMuskRoseVanilla
almondnuttysweetambermuskyvanillafloralpowdery
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 Louve and Byzantium?
| Louve | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2007 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | — |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Louve and Byzantium smell?
Louve
Almond
Fruity
Nutty
Sweet
Amber
Musky
Vanilla
Floral
Byzantium
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Powdery
Honey
Amber
Nutty
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Louve and Byzantium share?
Top
Almond
AlmondCinnamonMimosa
Heart
MuskRoseJasmine
HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
Base
Resinous NotesAmberVanilla
VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Louve or Byzantium?
| Louve | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Louve and Byzantium?
Sweet enough to comfort, bitter enough to intrigue, Louve doesn't resolve the tension, it leans into it. The she-wolf stays through the long nights and the cold.Louve
This is one of the more interesting budget-orientals available. The almond-cinnamon opening has more character than you might expect from the brand. The drydown with cocoa and oud is where it earns.Byzantium
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