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Serge Lutens 2006 EDP

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Chypre Rouge

Name: Chypre Rouge Eau de Parfum
Brand: Serge Lutens

Serge Lutens Chypre Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Chypre Rouge opens with Caraway and Pine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Honey, and Beeswax, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Serge Lutens's Chypre Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a honey-led wear.

Chypre Rouge is a truly divisive Serge Lutens creation, with fans raving about its unique artistry and detractors comparing it to cough syrup or curry. It's an acquired taste, but if you're brave enough, it offers a mysterious journey through a dark, sweet forest.

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Bold
Warm
Mysterious
Edgy
Sensual

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Honey

100%

Woody

96%

Aromatic

83%

Fresh Spicy

67%

Beeswax

64%

Sweet

61%

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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

Also Works:

Date

Given its strong, often intense profile and the many comparisons to medicinal syrups or deep forests, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its unique, bold character makes it better suited for dates or cooler weather casual wear, where its unusual charm can be appreciated, but it's too much for active or overtly formal settings.

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About

Imagine wandering through a dense, ancient pine forest, where the air is thick with the resinous scent of needles underfoot, mingling with the unexpected sweetness of rich honey and warm beeswax. A subtle, spicy caraway twist cuts through the sweetness, while jasmine provides a fleeting floral sigh. As it settles, deep patchouli and earthy oakmoss emerge, grounding the amber and vanilla into a complex, dark red landscape. It's a heady, syrupy brew, captivating and endlessly unfolding.