Lalique 2017 EDP

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Ombre Noire

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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Lalique Ombre Noire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Ombre Noire opens with Bergamot, Fig Leaf, and Mint, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cinnamon, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Cognac, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh. Lalique's Ombre Noire carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some find it a masterful blend of boozy, woody spice with an almost magical 'maceration' effect, others are just getting a headache-inducing whiff of curry. You'll either adore its dark, mature mystery or find yourself smelling like last night's Indian takeaway. Seriously, sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
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Ombre Noire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and boozy profile makes it a stellar choice for dates and formal events, creating an alluring and sophisticated aura. The often-cited moderate performance, especially after 'maceration', allows it to be wearable for casual outings without being overwhelming, though its depth is less suited for office or sport environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ombre Noire kicks off with a fresh, green bite of fig leaf and mint, quickly ushering in a heart of papyrus, warm cinnamon, and dry tobacco. The dry down is where it truly shines, settling into a rich, boozy embrace of cognac, frankincense, and myrrh, smoothed out by creamy tonka bean and sturdy cedar. It’s a complex, evolving scent that promises depth and intrigue from the first spray to the distant lingering base.

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