Loewe 001 Woman

Update: The more I wear/smell this, the more I am in love with it. It's one of those fragrances that rents space in my head. This is MY kind of floral. As someone who usually loves to wear gourmands, woody, and spicy-leaning fragrances - I have found I quite adore this one. It has just enough sweet & woodsy touches. It's special and underrated. I am nervous to run out of my 1 oz bottle, so I'm on the hunt for a 3.4 size. Luckily it can be found fairly cheap. I still find it close to Blanche Bete and prefer this one to it, although I will be picking up full-size of that one as well. ...I also want to add that Loewe 001 Man is another underrated gem and is squarely Unisex. That one is a more substantial (projects & lasts more than) Byredo Gypsy Water. Similar scent profile, but stronger. That was my gripe with GW so I found a great solution! It's not a dupe. 001 Man is better. Highly recommend both (001's) ♡ Original Post: This has something in common with Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bete. This comes off like a creamy (almost lactonic) white floral and shares some similar notes in the pyramid. This can even read similar to Kilian LDBS because the jasmine+tangerine comes off like LDBS's orange blossom/neroli. Except this fragrance doesn't get into the cloying category that LDBS can sometimes. This would be a more everyday version, easier to wear. On some occasions LDBS can annoy me, where this is a little bit toned down in that cloying aspect. Overall I really like this fragrance and when I want to wear something to feel more girly & floral I will reach for this over my usual types.

Plush citrus musk. The musk is pillowy, downy, almost lactonic. It’s livened by pulpy tangerine, with sandalwood seeds and a flutter of jasmine stars. It’s a smooth, slumbery caress of a scent. An ASMR croon that everything is going to be okay. I like it far better on my skin (leans tangy) than on fabric (leans lotion-y). Byredo has a body lotion called Le Chemin (that you can only waft at select “Luxury Collection” hotels), which is also a woody-citrus-cream. I was disappointed to find there is no Le Chemin perfume, but 001 Woman is my closest match yet. The most luxurious week of my life was a weeklong business trip where I roosted at the Josun Palace in Seoul and practically marinated in that butter. And, dear reader, some of that Luxury Collection lotion may have found itself siphoned into a few $1 travel containers... Mental Snapshot: A solitary wellness retreat, to a cottage of your choosing. Everything closes by three, but you want for nothing. The grocer at the sun-bleached bodega sees that you get at least two of her homemade sourdough loaves a day. You lay in a wildflower patch, curling snug beneath a marshmallowy duvet, and watch creatures shift in the clouds. You reunite with all your childhood imaginary friends. tl;dr: asmr tangerine 🛌🍊

This is my latest obsession. I tried it on at a mall and it was an instant love. I’ve been looking for an amber-y, creamy, fresh scent after my Narciso Rodriguez ambree (which I still also adore) has just no staying power whatsoever. This scent surprised me for its freshness (I’m generally not into bergamot, it often overpowers things) and it’s young, clean, unassuming nature, while still being creamy and lush. It’s that effortlessly cool girl that makes everything look good even if it’s just a white shirt and jeans. It would difficult not to appear well-put together with this scent. It has a bit of that freshly shampooed vibe, and that skin plump with lotion aesthetic. That might also be because of the coconut that nobody else mentions but absolutely shines here. Can’t imagine myself growing tired of this one. It’s so very versatile, comforting and chic, but without trying. This would do well in most seasons, maybe layered in winter for more depth? I don’t know... it’s taking me somewhere. I feel like I’m on vacation while wearing it. Nothing bad can happen as long as my 001 bottle stays filled.

Loewe 001 Woman is a sneaky-good fragrance—subtle yet beautifully composed, making it an effortless go-to for spring and summer. It opens with a soft burst of tangerine and bergamot, giving it a light citrusy freshness, while a hint of pink pepper adds a gentle sparkle. The heart is a delicate blend of jasmine and sandalwood, creating a creamy, slightly woody floral character that never feels overwhelming. As it dries down, the musk, vanilla, and amber come forward, providing a smooth, warm finish that lingers close to the skin. It’s an elegant, versatile scent that feels perfect for many occasions—office-safe, easy to wear, and quietly sophisticated. The only reason it isn’t more popular is that it’s not a beast—it’s designed to be soft and intimate, making it an underrated gem for warm-weather wear.

As often happens, the spray test in the store was wonderful. When I got it home, I was worried. Initial lift reminded me of Creed Millesime, a fragrance with which I've had a love/unlove relationship. But after a few moments, the sandalwood and the citrus started their delicate dance. Then notes of jasmine. Finally, amber notes that give the fragrance a really wonderful presence. It is not at all synthetic to me (except perhaps that initial lift). Earlier reviews mention the price. I got it at Barneys and it was under $100--about normal for anything that's not sold everywhere. For me, a lovely fragrance that has the potential to transcend seasons. A keeper.