Louis Varel: history, bestsellers and everything about the French brand behind the Extreme line
Louis Varel is a French perfume brand with a remarkably large range of eau de parfums at a friendly price. At Arabmusk you will mainly find the Extreme line: fragrances each built around one main ingredient, such as musk, oud, vetiver or rose. In this article you will learn where Louis Varel comes from, who is behind it, who the fragrances are made for and which Louis Varel perfumes are the most popular with us.
Louis Varel at a glance
| Origin | France (Paris) |
| Active since | No official launch year found |
| Parent company | Zenith Parfums, Paris (according to the brand) |
| Known for | The Extreme line with fragrances built around one main note, plus oud fragrances such as Pure Oudh and Black Oudh |
| Style | Western perfumery with its own oriental line |
| Price range | Affordable |
| At Arabmusk | All Louis Varel products |
History and origin
According to its own website, Louis Varel is a French perfume brand created by Zenith Parfums Paris, a French manufacturer of beauty brands. The brand’s contact address is in Paris. The barcodes on the bottles start with 376, a prefix issued in France.
We could not find exactly when the brand started. Parfumo now lists more than ninety Louis Varel fragrances, spread across men’s perfumes, women’s perfumes and an Oriental Collection. That makes Louis Varel not an Arabic brand, but a brand that gives oriental ingredients such as oud and musk a permanent place. That is why we list it among our new brands.
Parent company and sister brands
According to the brand, Louis Varel belongs to Zenith Parfums in Paris. Which other brands this company carries is not clear from public sources, so we make no claims about that. If you are looking for similar affordable eau de parfums at Arabmusk, also take a look at Maison de Milan and Fragrance Deluxe.
Where is Louis Varel popular?
Louis Varel is mainly sold online, including by web shops in Europe and the United States. The brand does not publish concrete figures on its markets. At Arabmusk, Louis Varel is one of the smaller brands, with thirteen eau de parfums.
Who is Louis Varel for?
- Anyone who wants one ingredient in the spotlight. The Extreme fragrances are clearly built: musk, oud, vetiver, neroli or rose.
- Anyone who wants to experiment without spending much. Prices are low for an eau de parfum.
- Lovers of oud in an accessible form. Pure Oudh, Black Oudh and Extreme Oud are warm but not heavy.
The most popular Louis Varel perfumes
These are the Louis Varel fragrances that are bought most often at Arabmusk.
1. Louis Varel Extreme Musk
Louis Varel Extreme Musk eau de parfum
A full musk scent with warm woody tones. Sensual and suited to the evening.
2. Louis Varel Pure Oudh
Louis Varel Pure Oudh eau de parfum
Spicy in the opening, with rose and spices in the heart and a base of oud and amber. Unisex.
3. Louis Varel Extreme Oud
Louis Varel Extreme Oud eau de parfum
Osmanthus in the opening, oud and geranium in the heart, and a dark base of patchouli and labdanum.
4. Louis Varel Extreme Vetiver
Louis Varel Extreme Vetiver eau de parfum
Earthy, woody vetiver with a fresh touch. A calm men’s fragrance for every day.
5. Louis Varel Extreme Neroli
Louis Varel Extreme Neroli eau de parfum
Neroli and bergamot, orange blossom and jasmine, on a soft base of musk and amber. Fresh and sunny.
Other Louis Varel fragrances include Extreme Rose, Black Oudh, Extreme Mukhalat and Extreme Marine.
Overview: which Louis Varel suits you?
| Fragrance | Character | Notable notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Musk | Warm, sensual | Musk, wood |
| Pure Oudh | Woody, spicy | Rose, oud, amber |
| Extreme Oud | Dark, woody | Oud, geranium, labdanum |
| Extreme Vetiver | Earthy, fresh | Vetiver |
| Extreme Neroli | Fresh, floral | Neroli, orange blossom, musk |
Louis Varel at Arabmusk
- All Louis Varel products: the Extreme line and the oud fragrances.
- New brands: Louis Varel together with other recently added brands.
- More choice in men’s perfume and oudh.
Tips for wearing Louis Varel
- Combine two Extreme fragrances. Because each fragrance revolves around one note, they layer well together, for example Extreme Musk with Extreme Rose.
- Choose by season. Neroli and Marine suit warm weather; Oud and Musk suit the evening and winter.
How a fragrance smells and how long it lasts differs from skin to skin.
Frequently asked questions about Louis Varel
Is Louis Varel an Arabic brand?
No. According to the brand itself, Louis Varel is a French brand by Zenith Parfums in Paris. It does have its own oriental line.
Is Louis Varel related to Louis Vuitton?
No, they are two completely different brands. The names are similar, but there is no connection.
What is the best-known Louis Varel fragrance at Arabmusk?
Extreme Musk is our best seller, followed by Pure Oudh and Extreme Oud.