Serge Lutens 2006 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Chypre Rouge

by Christopher Sheldrake

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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 sweet-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
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Chypre Rouge 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

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.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

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.

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