Acquired

Serge Lutens 2005 EDP

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Cedre

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Cedre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Cedre opens with Tuberose and Clove, settles into a heart of Cedar and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Serge Lutens's Cedre carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

Cedre is a divisive beast: you'll either swoon over its unique tuberose-cedar-spice blend or recoil from its 'medicinal' opening. This is a bold, opulent scent that sparks strong opinions and isn't for the faint of heart. Expect a journey, not a straightforward cedar.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
Cedre Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent. The camphorous tuberose opening, warm cinnamon-clove spice, and animalic amber-musk drydown create a cocooning warmth that reads best in autumn and winter, though the sweet ambered body can carry into milder evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, polarising tuberose-and-spice character and moderate-to-strong projection make it a poor office pick but a strong choice for date nights, formal cool-weather evenings, and confident casual wear. Lacks the freshness for sport or hot daytime use.

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About

Cedre opens with a strong, almost camphorous tuberose leading the charge, draped in warm, inviting cinnamon and clove. As it settles, creamy white florals emerge, underpinned by a deep, resinous cedar. Musk and amber then weave in a sweet, animalic warmth, creating a complex, evolving fragrance that shifts from bold floral to a rich, spiced wood.