Contre Moi by Louis Vuitton
Brand: Louis Vuitton
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A creamy, luminous vanilla fragrance blending citrus brightness with delicate florals, blackcurrant, cocoa, and soft woods.
Is Contre Moi worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon, bergamot and herbal notes, magnolia and orange blossom at the heart, then dries down to Tahitian vanilla and Madagascar vanilla.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, reputation 71, versatility 87, layerability 76 and value 52, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Oriental · Vanilla
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Women
Key accords: Lemon, Bergamot, Herbal Notes, Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Pear
Top Notes
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Herbal Notes
Heart Notes
- Magnolia
- Orange Blossom
- Pear
- Rose
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date, Casual, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Contre Moi by Louis Vuitton belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A creamy, luminous vanilla fragrance blending citrus brightness with delicate florals, blackcurrant, cocoa, and soft woods. Contre Moi opens with Lemon, Bergamot, and Herbal Notes. The heart brings Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Pear, and Rose. It dries down to Tahitian Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
How to wear Contre Moi
On skin, Contre Moi by Louis Vuitton has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, casual, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Contre Moi opens with Lemon, Bergamot, and Herbal Notes.
The heart brings Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Pear, and Rose.
It dries down to Tahitian Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
What to layer with Contre Moi
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays Good Girl
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and rose.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays Flowerbomb
J'adore by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, magnolia, and pear.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays J'adore
Hamptons by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and magnolia.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hamptons on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays Hamptons
So New York by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and rose.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays So New York
Pairings to approach with care
Legacy by Maison Asrar
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 39/99
Contre Moi has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Legacy brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent, and they share bergamot, orange blossom, and pear.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Legacy on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Contre Moi : 2 sprays Legacy
Tea by Commodity
Not Recommended · 39/99
Contre Moi has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tea brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tea on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Contre Moi : 2 sprays Tea
Related fragrances and why
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom.
- Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf — Both include bergamot and rose.
- J'adore by Dior — Both include bergamot, magnolia, and pear.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Contre Moi?
Contre Moi opens with Lemon, Bergamot, and Herbal Notes. The heart brings Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Pear, and Rose. It dries down to Tahitian Vanilla, Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao, and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
How long does Contre Moi last, and how strong is it?
Contre Moi by Louis Vuitton has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Contre Moi?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, casual, and special occasion.
What layers well with Contre Moi?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, bergamot, and orange blossom. Apply Contre Moi first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Contre Moi : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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