Turbulences

Turbulences opens with a lush tuberose. The tuberose here does not convey anything tropical. Instead, it's accompanied by a camphorous note, and more surprisingly, an earthy, mushroom-y aroma as well. The later combined with the oily, salty creaminess of tuberose, reminds me instantly of Gorgonzola blue cheese and gardenia. I happen to love this aspect of gardenia in perfumes, and besides JAR Jardenia and Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia, Turbulences is a rare instance where this accord is explicitly showcased on my skin. Needless to say, I'm in an olfactory heaven during the first 3 hours of Turbulences' development. Starting from the 4th hour, the mushroom/cheese smell becomes gentler, allowing other notes to shine as well. The terpenic, camphorous greenness and the creamy suavity of tuberose, the bubble-gum sweet undertone of jasmine, and the discreet magnolia and musk mingling with the oily fatty mushroom/cheese, all make a sensuous skin scent which lasts for hours and hours. The sillage of Turbulences is heavy to moderate, and the longevity can exceed 12 hours on my skin. While I'm mostly indifferent towards the other LV fragrances, I absolutely adore Turbulences. Partly because I love tuberose and gardenia in perfumery, but more importantly, it's because of the evocative, risk-taking earthy mushroom/blue cheese aroma. Admittedly, Jardenia and Velvet Gardenia are both deeper, darker and more complexe than Turbulences. But Turbulences is the most practical one to procure while preserving this weirdly attractive accord. Therefore, I'd highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you enjoy mushroom/blue cheese nuance in gardenia and tuberose.

This fragrance drove me... literally... crazy. I was so obsessed with how good this smells but so torn about the price tag. When I ran out of the sample I got at the store, I bought tuberose bulbs online and planted them in pots on my terrace, just so that I could smell tuberose again. It took four months but they all blossomed beautifully and at that point I realized I was absolutely bonkers and got out and bought a bottle. Turbulences is great. Sillage is very moderate after about 1-2 hours but longevity is super potent. I can smell this on myself after a whole day so I’m assuming that others can too. I feel like this represents me like no other perfume ever. The masculine and feminine counterparts are constantly complimenting each other, a true gender bender. 10/10

Once you get to know it, you never leave it ... pure, restless, passionate, overwhelming, turbulent love at the first scent on your skin. What better name to honor the grandeur of this sensory vortex where the white floral: the majestic tuberose is the undisputed and undisputed queen. Central notes of rose harmoniously follow each other as in a minuet. To close with more carnal and animalistic notes, which pervade the senses making it brazenly disturbing, feminine, sexy and shamelessly sensual. Sillage that makes you love. Important duration, it is also appreciated the day after. Divine fragrance.

I was at the LV Sydney boutique today and was advised this is going to be discontinued soon as it wasn’t selling very well. So if you love this, stock up! I think it’s beautiful and would love a bottle at some point, hopefully before it’s discontinued.

A thick tuberose and white florals. Smells like a Javanese wedding banquet with all white dresses and batik. Love how rose and sandal turn this into somehow creamy (less leather) in the mid to end of its development. Good performance in tropic.

This is officially discontinued guys. The fragrance is not available online or in any store as per their website. I reached to the Customer Service via email and they confirm it’s not part of the Fragrance Collection anymore. Bummer :(

Surprisingly lovely mushroomy tuberose with a soft sueded magnolia dry down. I would've happily paid MSRP for it~ Hopefully I will be able to find a bottle somewhere!

Hate this as a singular layer. Extremely in love while layering with LV Sun Song for dry and sunny day. Gorgeous.

Omg this is the best Louis Vuitton ever created. Idk why they discontinued this divine creation

I enjoy this perfume so much I am obsessively inspired to try others from this line.

One of my favorites from Louis Vuitton. Sorry to hear that it's been discontinued.

This smells like a brand new car bringing home a Jasmine plant

I’m so sad this was discontinued.

The odour of tuberose and jasmine are strong and they are mixed with each other quite well. It seems that I can smell of some orange blossom in it though I don't know how it happens and it is what makes fragrance so interesting. However I am quite disappointed with its floral scent as it is not complicated and multi-leveled. I ordered the miniatures of dans la peau, mille feux and turbulences online and the only one I like is dans la peau. The floral scent here is dull and boring and nothing different from other floral scents, or maybe even worse than many of the designer and niche brands. At least in their fragrances, no matter I like that particular floral scent or not, I can find something interesting to make it a successful and 'good' perfume. But nothing in this one. Considering its high price, I would say it is not worth it as you can buy a few bottles of other fragrances with a unique and unforgettable formula with the same amount of money. This one is too mediocre and ordinary at its price. I do not hate it, but I do not like it as well. I believe dupes of a much lower price can be found. By the way, I want to try rose des vent as well as I love rose perfumes. I hope it won't let me down. Leather scents are also one of my favourites. Anyone knows which one in this collection consists of a stronger and more obvious leather note?

The mushroom-like scent of the all over dominant tuberose in this flag may explain LV calling it "intoxicating Turbulences" (hope the mushrooms are not toxic, but I survived!), as it takes hours for the other floral notes, the muscs & leather to come. Maybe too much ... but definitely ambitious and original. Among the 7 flags sold in 10cc miniatures by LV, I'm not sure regarding this one (neither BTW about Contre Moi which lacks strength IMHO). All the others are near perfection, even the 2 with clearly fruity notes, so much "a la mode" today. Many reviews here complain about price, but the 200 cc bottles go for 300€, in my view quite fair when compared to Guelain's Exclusives (also from LVMH) with similar quality of ingredients. The 7 miniatures allow 3 or 4 thorough testings in different situations & conditions for 250€, so I liked this near zero risk formula before buying the big bottles. P.S. (added Aug.'17) : the more I use this frag, the more I like it.

Turbulences by Louis Vuitton 2016 I went for my new wallet to LV location in Chicago- Michigan Ave and I felled in love with this one. Next to Rose des Vents these are my fav :) I really like how it blends. A very delicate and a long lasting. Powdery/woody/musky, luxurious delicate scent!. . . If you want me to be 100% honest with you. The reason I like this one- it's because reminds a lot- Eau Blanche by Alexander McQueen. They blend so similar.. I would call them close cousins :)

I bought it based on the reviews here. I'm not a floral scent fan but as I am reading allthe the comments here I said why not? So I bought it. Its a yes - no scent for me, I like to smell it on other people but I cant stand wearing it. To me, the scent is like you have been locked in a church and u get out the day after and the aroma of jasmine lingers on your skin. I can't detect any rose notes here, just pure tuberose and jasmine from top to base notes.

it is known i love tuberose and jasmine-and this is a dream-sexy big white florals-...i love turberose that is animalistic-i can almost smell the pollen-over ripe, rich,blossoms.....wonderful. universal perfumes and cosmetics does a spot on EXCELLENT pure perfume oil -aprox $6/3mls-of concentrated heaven....long lasting, great projection-it lasted 8 hours on me-far longer than the sample i have from the company....

I hate tuberose. I was given a sample of this and didn't touch it for that reason for a while. Then I wore it one day and it really started to inspire me. It reminds me of that allusive scent of growing gardenias, a scent I have never been able to find in a perfume. complex and contemporary.

Tuberose dream underscored with lemony leather. Green jasmine, green tea, creamy tuberose, lemony magnolia, leather and musk are the notes I detect. This opens up with a bright and camphorous jasmine. As it warms up on my skin, I pick up notes of concentrated jasmine green tea accompanied by a sweet creamy tuberose. As it develops, the creamy tuberose retreats and a beautiful airy illuminated leather takes centre stage. This wasn't what I expected, but I was pleasantly surprised by the plot twist. The lemony magnolia is also more apparent in this leather stage. Unfortunately, this scent does not last very long on my skin. It fades to a light leathery musky skin scent on my skin after 5 hours or so. The tuberose and jasmine mix reminds me of the Gucci Bloom line, which is one of my favourite tuberoses; fresh, light-filled, creamy not overly heady or animalic, intoxicating nonetheless. I am truly intrigued by this dynamic floral leather fragrance, will definitely have to explore more of the Louis Vuitton fragrance collection.

Pulled this out of its summer hibernation for my nighttime fragrance and I’m not getting tuberose anymore. Not sure what’s going on, but I’m getting a very green floral like lily of the valley instead. Not sure if my palate has shifted - it’s only been put away for about six months. No leather, no sandalwood, no rose (which I never could perceive), just an accord that smells like lily of the valley and gardenia, and musk. So weird. I just sprayed about 15 minutes ago so maybe it will shift back to what I remember after it warms up. I’ve never had this happen before. Anyone else experience this?

I didn’t expect the leather note to come on this strong right from the getgo. It’s not just leather, but it’s like barn with dried manure and hay. Then this assertive note quickly takes a back seat and a pretty aromatic floral note comes through. It’s very interesting. I get sweet tuberose, almost bubblegummy. But that opening is something!

I have a weird skinchemistry, I think. This one does not go along with me, it gets sticky and sharp. Unpleasent. I hade high hopes and was thrilled when I got a sample. Gave it away.

Smells like what a Grandma would wear. All I smell is a heavy dose of old school Jasmine that’s starting to welt. I was accidentally sent this as they mixed up my order so I’m glad I did not spend money on this. I can not imagine a young person to like this. It has a vintage feel and not in a good way

I tested the whole line at my local Vuitton store and thought they were all beautiful and impossibly elegant. The sales associate offered me two samples to take home - Contre Moi and Turbulences. I tested Turbulences yesterday - a tiny spritz on the back of my hand - and went to a restaurant for lunch. This is a big, strong and earthy tuberose scent, and the smell of it filled my car quickly. Good thing I was driving alone, because the sillage may have suffocated any passengers riding with me. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the lady next to me sneezed twice. I strongly suspect it was my fragrance, because we were the only two people in that particular area ... quite frankly, it made me a bit self-conscious, but oh well. To be honest, I couldn't wait to wash it off. On the other hand: the sales associate also sprayed some of Turbulences on a card, and I placed it in one of the back pockets of my pants. A day later, I smelled it again and found it was soaked with the most elegant, gorgeous drydown. I would compare it to the inside of an expensive suede handbag with traces of a floral scent worn by the owner. Unfortunately, the fragrance broke down on my skin and never got to that point (as a chemist, I shouldn't be saying this, but this is the impression I got). While I intend to purchase one of the scents in this collection, it won't be this one. I'm still toying with Contre Moi and want to look into Apogee as well. Apogee, specially, seems lighter and better suited to my preferences. Happy sniffing!

An earthy, mushroom-like tuberose is complemented by a pairing of petals of Chinese jasmine sambac and grandiflorum from Grasse with a dreamy, luminous may rose. Slightly citrus infused blossoming magnolia and musk provide further creaminess. The heady and mildly animalic florals are bedded on a base of subtle calfskin leather, which offers warmth and comfort. A very solid offering from Jacques Cavallier that delivers medium strong longevity and average projection but here I prefer the smell on naked skin over the sillage trail - so, for me, its intensity is correctly tuned. Priced at niche levels it's not exactly a turbulent ride but nobody really expected bumpy roads or crashing waves here. A thoroughly pleasant, uncomplicated floriental and probably one of the better ones of the lineup. In comparison with the Hermessence line (and it is well documented how closely LVMH have been monitoring, straining and even obsessing about their great rival) there is less artistic originality here across the range and less playfulness but better strength at EdP concentration. I am not certain whether LV can make a totally compelling case re olfactory globetrotting even though the range as a whole is well enough made with quality ingredients. The voyage misses two key components to being on tour: excitement and adventure. Instead it's safe travelling First Class.

I have come to realise in recent years that I really enjoy wearing leather fragrances. I do however prefer a soft leather or suede as opposed to a fragrance that goes overboard with this sometimes tricky note. Louis Vuitton's Turbulences is one leather scent I truly adore wearing. Turbulences smells of squeaky clean, shiny leather and creamy tuberose. The perfumer, Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud really plays with the masculine and feminine aspects of this fragrance. In many ways, Turbulences could be considered a unisex white floral. It's quite an androgynous scent. Surprisingly on my skin, when smelt from a distance, the white floral blend of jasmine and tuberose is the easiest to detect. However, when sniffed from the skin itself, the crisp leather note is the most dominant accord. The leather in this composition smells exactly like a brand new leather wallet before the leather has been broken in and softened by use. Turbulences is a fragrance I can only imagine the late Bettie Page wearing. It has a vintage vibe with a touch of naughtiness. I would recommend this fragrance for Autumn and Winter, simply because of the sillage being quite strong and overbearing on warm skin. I would love to own a bottle of Turbulences but may start with a small decant first before spending the big bucks on a rather pricey bottle.

#ladylovesperfumes Turbulences Louis Vuitton Jasmin,Rose,Magnolia,Sandalwood,White Musk,Leather Oh my goodness...Nostalgia...This perfume just took me to my Grandmother's arms and I have a clear memory that she always smelled like this. I really like this perfume. Although it is NOT unique but it is very well-done. It opens with a dynamic bright liquid syrup of all the florals (Jasmin and Magnolia and rose follows back) wrapped in a very soft pillow of leather note and hint of the Sandalwoods...In the dry-down the white musk comes through and overall it is a very familiar scent to my nose.It has about 5 hours lasting power on my skin with medium projection. I would consider buying it just because of the good memories that it brings to me and I find it very suitable for summer nights. #ladylovesperfumes

love love love this. out of the 15-20 fragrances I've purchased throughout the pandemic, this is a top three for me. the tuberose is delicious, creamy and dreamy. below that there is a mysterious, smooth leather / musk that I find super sexy. It reminds me of a skirt suit that you wear to church that's accidentally too alluring while not showing much skin at all. I'm savouring my sample bottles.

Agree with Jean B Grenouille up to a point. Longevity is mid range at best but I do get a distinct and slightly pungent and unnerving mushroom tuberose aroma. No detectable rose or anything else for that matter. Again as I previously reviewed, re Louis Vuitton,its niceish but nothing outstanding for the asking price and this is the one with the greatest sillage for mine. Again no sale here.

When I first sprayed it I thought it was something you spray in your sneakers to stop them from reeking. Cross between that and a plastic synthetic vinyl smell that you get when you walk into shoe repair shop. After 5 mins the tuberouse came through but it didn’t make it any nicer. Reminds me of micallef black. It’s a scrubber for me too. Just saying.....

I don’t like to wear fragrance that have leather in the note, but this one is so cool. I’m a big fan of tuberose then when I try this it was so amazing on my skin! It was a middle between masculine and feminine snell like a guy hug with a luxury girl on the big bike and running across the tuberose garden at the morning! I love it!

Moved to my favorites. Intoxicating is the word. This is an effortless and smooth combination of jasmine, tuberose, magnolia with a little musky/leatherish/sandalwood base. It's warm and sensual...sexy but not in a cheap way. It's a pity they discontinued this fragrance before I was able to buy a bottle (scratch that, a case lol).

All I smell is someone put out a cigarette on a wet piece of leather outside. Awful to my senses, I am a fan of fresh florals so maybe that's why this doesn't sit well with me.

Turbulences by Louis Vuitton. An oriental floral that has an artificial, chemical edge to it. Definitely a scrubber for me. I think that Vuitton doesn't like my skin chemistry.

A substantial take on tuberouse since Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower. A sauvage tuberouse scent, totally unisex in my opinion. Jacques Cavalier strikes again.

This is absolutely beautiful- a sophisticated, elegant, feminine leather jacket. Makes me feel like I’m riding a vespa in Italy

amazing, classy and unique. the only tubereuse i can wear except from Carnal Flower

If anyone is selling a bottle of this that ISN'T a tester bottle please message me!

After the top notes diminish, I do love this. It turns warm, cozy and creamy.

If anyone sells Turbulences, please contact me.

I have full 200ml bottle for sale, message me.

if anyone has a bottle in asia hit me up