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Which Should You Buy?
This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either get a sublime, sophisticated spiced tea experience that's both comforting and unique, or you'll be smelling varnish, play-doh, or even straight-up cat pee. Definitely sample first.
Sables is a divisive but iconic amber spicy fragrance from Goutal. Expect an extremely potent hit of immortelle, often described as maple syrup, curry, or even pickles, that you'll either adore or recoil from.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 0% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 14% | 12% |
| Sweet | 23% | 25% |
| Warm | 27% | 41% |
| Woody | 15% | 18% |
| Earthy | 14% | 13% |
| Animalic | 2% | 3% |
| Fresh | 14% | 7% |
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Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of strong projection make it subtle enough for office wear, though some find it too 'grown-up'. The warm, spicy accords with a touch of sweetness lend themselves well to casual and date settings, while its unique sophistication allows for formal wear. It's far too mellow for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Sables is a beast in terms of longevity and sillage, making it too powerful for most office environments. Its warm, unique, and sensual character suits dates and formal evening events, with some versatility for casual wear in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fresh Spicy accords and Tea, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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