Amour De Merveilleuse Ladurée

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Amour De Merveilleuse Ladurée worth trying?

Amour De Merveilleuse by Ladurée is a Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
white floral, tuberose, yellow floral with Mimosa, Lemon, Nutmeg

The first impression

Amour De Merveilleuse by Ladurée is a Floral fragrance for women. Amour De Merveilleuse was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Mimosa, Lemon and Nutmeg; middle notes are Jasmine, Tuberose, Gardenia and Orange Blossom; base notes are Myrhh, Osmanthus and Vetiver.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
tuberose 85%
yellow floral 70%

The perfumer behind it

Julien Rasquinet

Julien Rasquinet

Julien Rasquinet is a perfumer who has created fragrances for 4711, Aether, Al-Jazeera Perfumes, and Amouage. His portfolio includes Majestic Leather, Solaer, Sugaer, Æther X Lgn, Marrakech, Tobacco, Enclave, and Incense Rori. Rasquinet is known for his work across both accessible and luxury niches, often blending leather, incense, and aromatic notes.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mimosa Mimosa
Lemon Lemon
Nutmeg Nutmeg

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Jasmine Jasmine
Tuberose Tuberose
Gardenia Gardenia
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Myrhh Myrhh
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Vetiver Vetiver

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Amour De Merveilleuse Ladurée

Essence

Amour De Merveilleuse embodies the Lover archetype, a scent that whispers of devotion and delicate passion. The white floral heart-tuberose, jasmine, gardenia-wraps around the wearer like a silken embrace, while the citrusy brightness of lemon and mimosa adds a playful, sunlit quality. This fragrance is for those who find beauty in tenderness, who believe love is both a fleeting glance and an eternal promise.

The Lover here is not dramatic but quietly magnetic, drawing others in with the warmth of osmanthus and the earthy depth of vetiver. They understand that intimacy thrives in subtlety, in the spaces between words and the softness of shared silences.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing fabrics in pale hues, garments that move like petals in a breeze. Their aesthetic is romantic but refined, with vintage-inspired details-lace collars, pearl buttons-that hint at nostalgia without veering into costume. Their surroundings are equally curated: sunlit rooms with fresh flowers, where every object holds a memory or a story.

This Lover’s taste leans toward the poetic. They might collect pressed botanicals or handwritten letters, finding artistry in life’s ephemeral moments. Their beauty routine is ritualistic, a slow unfurling of self-care that mirrors the fragrance’s layered florals.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in love as a creative force, a way of seeing and shaping the world. For them, affection is not possessive but expansive, a garden where many flowers can bloom. They value vulnerability, seeing it as strength rather than weakness, and they cherish connections that deepen over time.

Their optimism is tempered by realism; they know love requires tending, like the myrrh in the base notes that grounds the fragrance’s sweetness. They seek balance-between giving and receiving, between passion and peace.

Relationships

In friendships, they are the confidant, the one who listens with unwavering attention. Romantic partners are drawn to their gentle intensity, the way they make even ordinary moments feel sacred. They avoid drama but are not afraid of depth, preferring relationships that unfold like the fragrance’s slow reveal of orange blossom and gardenia.

They communicate through small gestures: a handwritten note, a carefully chosen gift. Their love language is quality time, and they thrive in settings where conversation can meander like the scent’s honeyed trail.

Lifestyle

Mornings might begin with tea in a porcelain cup, the steam mingling with the fragrance’s nutmeg sparkle. They are drawn to pursuits that engage the senses-gardening, baking, sketching-and they often lose track of time when immersed in them. Evenings are for candlelit dinners, whether alone or with a cherished few.

They move through the world with quiet grace, leaving traces of their presence like the perfume’s moderate sillage. Their calendar includes poetry readings, flower markets, and solitary walks at golden hour.

Shadow

Their shadow side risks becoming too passive, waiting for love to find them rather than pursuing it actively. They might idealize relationships, overlooking flaws until disappointment arrives. The vetiver’s earthiness reminds them that love is rooted in reality, not just fantasy.

At worst, they can cling to fading connections, afraid to let go even when the season has passed. The citrus top notes urge them to embrace change, to trust that new blooms will follow the fallen petals.

Conclusion

Amour De Merveilleuse is a love letter in liquid form, a tribute to the Lover who finds magic in the everyday. It suits those who believe in the alchemy of affection, who wear their hearts not on their sleeves but in the delicate wake of their presence. Like the mimosa that opens the fragrance, they are golden, fleeting, and utterly unforgettable.