12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
No.12 Bousval
feminine
Created by Marie du Petit Thouars
No.12 Bousval by Maison Louis Marie is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. No.12 Bousval was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie du Petit Thouars. Top notes are Sicilian Bergamot, White Cardamom and Italian Orange; middle notes are Eucalyptus, White Ginger Lily, Oakmoss, Petitgrain and Heliotrope; base notes are Cedar, Musk, Myrrh and Amber. Bousval is named after the owner's mother's hometown: there, she'd walk her four collies during warm summer evenings, spending most of her time camping outside, catching fish, and picking fresh vegetables at the pond next to her home. Inspired by her enchanted summers, this scent has nuances of Valencia Oranges are joined with Italian Bergamot and bold White Cardamom. A signature heart of Ginger Flower is complimented with Eucalyptus and earthy notes of Oakmoss. Undertones of rich, sultry woods add to misted Musk for a modern aroma.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
36%
Win
100%
Spr
71%
Sum
65%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
27%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
310 votes
3.58
Love it
6822%
Like it
11035%
OK
7625%
Dislike
4615%
Hate it
103%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 17 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
The Sephora Favorites set offers good value but receives mixed reviews for its scent selection. While some fragrances like Daisy and certain Ellis Brooklyn offerings have fans, many in the community found the collection hit-or-miss with several generic or underwhelming options, making it a gamble despite the attractive price point.
Strengths
- Good value and savings compared to full-size prices
- Ellis Brooklyn brand gaining positive reputation
- Some standout scents like Daisy Eau So Intense appeal to certain users
Weaknesses
- Hit or miss collection with inconsistent quality across scents
- Several fragrances described as boring, generic, or underwhelming
- Poor longevity and weak sillage on multiple samples
Best for
Trying multiple brands without committing to full sizesFragrance sampling and discoveryBudget-conscious shoppers seeking variety
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
