La Couche du Diable
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Empiryan
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, baffling, yet utterly compelling - La Couche du Diable is Serge Lutens at its Serge Lutens-est. Some call it foul, others fabulous, but everyone remembers this dark, balsamic, boozy ride that's not afraid to get a little dirty. Prepare for an experience, not just a scent.
Empiryan is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, complex tobacco-amber masterpiece; others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic powder bomb. It’s certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to that stunning bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 23% | 25% |
| Warm | 28% | 31% |
| Woody | 36% | 27% |
| Earthy | 25% | 30% |
| Animalic | 13% | 7% |
| Fresh | 0% | 1% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, heavy accords and often beastly projection make it unsuitable for everyday wear or the office. This is a scent for special, colder weather occasions where its seductive, almost gothic character can truly shine, like a mysterious date night or a formal event seeking a bold statement.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance's strong projection and rich, dark character make it less suitable for office wear, though one spray might pass in a cool environment. It shines on cooler-weather date nights and formal events, particularly as it has impressive longevity and sillage, leaving a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Sweet accords and Labdanum, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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