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L'Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau Serge Lutens EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2022 Year 2010
££ Price Tier £
Crème Eau de Toilette bottle Crème EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau Serge Lutens EDP
L'Eau Serge Lutens is a divisive 'anti-perfume' that aims for pure, minimalist freshness. While some find it an addictive, zen-inducing clean scent, others are put off by its perceived synthetic nature and lack of originality, likening it to damp laundry or worse. Love it or hate it, it certainly sparks conversation.
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Our Verdict - Crème EDT
Clean and fresh, Crème offers a simple yet effective fragrance underscored by soapy accents, making it a versatile addition to any collection.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau Serge Lutens EDP
Crème EDT

Notes

L'Eau Serge Lutens
Crème

Heart Notes

Floral 55% Freshness 45%

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 31% vs 30%
Only in L'Eau Serge Lutens
Aldehydes 45% Mint 23%
Only in Crème
Soap 69%
Only in L'Eau Serge Lutens
Magnolia 52% Clary Sage 48%
Only in Crème
Floral 55% Freshness 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

L'Eau Serge Lutens Crème
100%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
70%
95%
Aldehydic
95%
Musky
40%
95%
Aromatic
Soapy
80%
65%
Floral
50%
65%
Powdery
60%
Green
100%
Fresh shared
95%
70%
95%
Musky shared
95%
40%
95%
80%
Floral shared
65%
50%
65%
60%

Performance

L'Eau Serge Lutens Crème
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau Serge Lutens

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick. The bright aldehydic-citrus opening and dewy musk drydown read best in spring and summer heat, where the airy 'freshly laundered linen' character feels cooling rather than thin. Wearers report it almost disappears in cold months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its quiet projection and clean, inoffensive musk make it a natural office and casual choice, safe in close quarters, and light enough for warm-weather sport. The 'just laundered' simplicity reads too understated for romantic dates or high-impact formal occasions.

Crème

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Crème is best suited for warmer weather due to its fresh and light profile, which makes it ideal for spring and summer. Its understated nature is less effective in colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its subtle and fresh profile makes it suitable for office and casual settings, creating a clean and unobtrusive presence. It is less suited for formal events where a more complex fragrance may be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, musky, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau Serge Lutens EDP
Crème EDT
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