Serge Lutens 2000 Edp

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Arabie

by Christopher Sheldrake

Serge Lutens Arabie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Christopher Sheldrake. The fragrance settles into a heart of Resin, Myrrh, Tonka Bean, and Caraway.

Our verdict on Arabie: Acquired

Arabie is a deeply polarising one, splitting the crowd cleanly down the middle. For some, it's an enchanting voyage to an exotic spice bazaar. For others? A culinary catastrophe, smelling more like a Christmas cake or curry paste than a wearable fragrance.
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  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
Arabie Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 1%
Fruity 12%
Green 8%
Sweet 33%
Warm 36%
Woody 15%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Fresh Spicy
100%
Sweet
97%
Fruity
96%
Warm Spicy
88%
Amber
83%

Notes

Heart Notes

Dried Fruits 10% Clove 9% Date 9% Nutmeg 8% Caraway 8% Bay Leaf 8% Resin 7% Benzoin 7% Myrrh 6% Fig 6% Sandalwood 6% Mandarin 6% Tonka Bean 5% Cedar 5%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, dense, and sweet-spicy character makes it unsuitable for the office, but its warmth and exoticism shine for a date or a special cold-weather evening. Many reviews describe it as too 'foody' or heavy for everyday wear, hence lower casual and formal scores.

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About

Imagine stepping into an ancient souk, where the air is thick with the scent of spiced dried fruits and rich resins. Arabie opens with an immediate hit of sweet dates and fig, brightened by mandarin, quickly melting into a warm, fresh spicy heart of clove, caraway, and nutmeg. Benzoin and myrrh provide a balsamic, woody depth that lingers, conjuring images of warm, exotic evenings.

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