Rue Broca 2020

Penthouse Larvotto

OrientalMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Coriander, Violet Leaf, and Bergamot settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Black Pepper, Rose, and Lily-of-the-valley over a deep, enveloping base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris.

The bloodline

TuxedoYVES SAINT LAURENTStrong

This bottle carries the Tuxedo DNA. Shares 8 notes with the original.

bergamotviolet leafcorianderrosepatchouliblack pepper+2 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Tuxedo by YVES SAINT LAURENT. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
evening
special occasion
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Penthouse Larvotto bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FloralFreshWarmAromaticGreenSpicyAmberAnimalic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2020

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Penthouse Larvotto is widely considered inspired by YSL Tuxedo, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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