Sur La Route
The Sur La Route formula is a type formula in the Citrus Aromatic family: 51 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper, a heart of Grass, Nutmeg, Hedione, Cardamom, settles on Leather, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Iso E Super. Below you can see every ingredient of Sur La Route; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 51 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 51 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Sur La Route recognisable.
- Coranol in 6 of 796 formulas
- Citron Oil in 7 of 796 formulas
- Peru Balsam Resinoid in 8 of 796 formulas
- Tetrahydro Linalool in 22 of 796 formulas
- Aldehyde C-11 Undecylic in 29 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- L’Eau d’I. Pour Homme 24 materials in common
- Acqua di G. Elixir 23 materials in common
- Bright Crystal 23 materials in common
- MYSLF Le Parfum 23 materials in common
Complexity
52 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 70% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Ambroxan in 469 of 796 formulas
Reviews
5.0· 1 reviewOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Isabella MaddenVerified buyer
okay this is one of the most accurate Louis Vuitton Sur la Route formulas i've smelled. no harsh chemical notes, no plasticky drydown — it's smooth the whole way through. easily a 5-star fragrance.
FAQ
What is the Sur La Route formula?
The Sur La Route type formula is a Citrus Aromatic composition of 51 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Sur La Route?
Sur La Route features notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper, Grass, Nutmeg, Hedione, Cardamom, Leather, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Iso E Super.
How many ingredients does the Sur La Route formula have?
The Sur La Route formula contains 51 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Sur La Route recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Sur La Route at home?
Making your own Sur La Route from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Sur La Route formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
