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Score
84/100

Louis Vuitton

Nouveau Monde

2018

Sexy and brash for the first ten seconds — saffron leather that softens into elegance.

Nouveau Monde
leather
warm spicy
oud

The take

What works

  • Oud-cacao-leather-saffron blend that captures desert-night romanticism
  • Sexy and masculine without going aggressive — a wearable oud
  • High-quality blending — every note has space to breathe

Trade-offs

  • Brash medicinal opening needs 15+ minutes to mellow
  • LV pricing for an oud profile that niche houses do for less

Notes

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)LeatherLeatherCacaoCacaoRoseRoseSaffronSaffronCaramelCaramelVanillaVanillaAmberwoodAmberwoodOlibanumOlibanumPatchouliPatchouliBlack CurrantBlack Currant

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

When to wear

Spring48%
Summer26%
Fall92%
Winter100%
Day53%
Night94%

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

You might also like

Different scent, similar vibe

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nouveau Monde smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Louis Vuitton Matière Noire (81%), Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade (78%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Nouveau Monde last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 83/100) with strong projection.

When should you wear Nouveau Monde?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Nouveau Monde worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Oud-cacao-leather-saffron blend that captures desert-night romanticism. Sexy and masculine without going aggressive — a wearable oud.

Details

Perfumer
Jacques Cavallier Belletrud