Apogée by Louis Vuitton
Brand: Louis Vuitton
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous bouquet of lily of the valley, magnolia, and jasmine rests on a soft, polished sandalwood base with a fresh, airy radiance.
Is Apogée worth it?
How it smells: Opens with tangerine and orange, lily-of-the-valley and magnolia at the heart, then dries down to white musk and guaiac wood.
Scent Score: 55/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 43, reputation 53, versatility 85, layerability 65 and value 28, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and summer, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Floral · Floral Green
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Women
Key accords: Tangerine, Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine, Rose
Top Notes
- Tangerine
- Orange
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- White Musk
- Guaiac Wood
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Apogée by Louis Vuitton belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous bouquet of lily of the valley, magnolia, and jasmine rests on a soft, polished sandalwood base with a fresh, airy radiance. Apogée opens with Tangerine and Orange. The heart brings Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine, and Rose. It dries down to White Musk, Guaiac Wood, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Apogée
On skin, Apogée by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Apogée opens with Tangerine and Orange.
The heart brings Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine, and Rose.
It dries down to White Musk, Guaiac Wood, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Apogée
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, white musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and rose.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays CK One
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange, jasmine, and rose.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Nomade
Aqua Universalis Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and white musk.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Universalis Cologne forte on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Aqua Universalis Cologne forte
Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share white musk and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Cologne forte
Pairings to approach with care
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum
Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Apogée : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine, white musk, and sandalwood.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and rose.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include orange, jasmine, and rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Apogée?
Apogée opens with Tangerine and Orange. The heart brings Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine, and Rose. It dries down to White Musk, Guaiac Wood, and Sandalwood.
How long does Apogée last, and how strong is it?
Apogée by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Apogée?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, outdoor, and special occasion.
What layers well with Apogée?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, white musk, and sandalwood. Apply Apogée first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Apogée : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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