Louis
Perfumer: Christophe Laudamiel
15 ratings
From your scent profile
The Zoo Louis is a fresh, green and spicy men's fragrance built around French sage, cardamom and fir balsam.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 10 community ratings, all out of 10.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Fougère
What does Louis smell like?
Louis has a green, resinous feel: galbanum and fir balsam give it a cool, forest-like edge, while cardamom and clove add a dry spice. Cumin and American absinthe sharpen the picture, and orris concrete with white musk keeps the edges powdery and soft. Orange blossom stays in the background. The fougère structure, together with woody and synthetic accords, gives the scent a clean, composed character. Its profile is close to Heeley Cèdre Blanc and Penhaligon's The Cut.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 28%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 22%Winter
- 22%Summer
- Daytime22%
- Casual22%
- Evening22%
- Office17%
- Nighttime11%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














