Serge Lutens 2004 EDP

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Daim Blond

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Daim Blond is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Daim Blond opens with Hawthorn and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Suede, Iris, Heliotrope, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Toffee and Musk. Serge Lutens's Daim Blond carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This "blonde suede" is a modern masterpiece - a quiet luxury that's both unique and divisive. A stunning, sensual blend of apricot and powder, it challenges expectations while being loved by those who 'get' it. Just don't expect it to shout from the rooftops.
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  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Daim Blond Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

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Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom54%
Hawthorn46%
Heartas listed
Suede31%
Apricot28%
Iris23%
Heliotrope18%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Toffee46%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The soft buttery suede, ripe apricot and powdery iris read warmest in autumn, the anchor season, easing into cooler spring and gentle winter days. The delicate, low-projection character keeps it off the high-summer shelf.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

A quiet-luxury skin scent with reserved, intimate sillage that suits casual wear and the office especially well, with enough refinement for a date. The lack of projection makes it understated rather than a formal-statement choice.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a subtle spice of cardamom, Daim Blond swiftly unveils a heart of soft, buttery suede, kissed by the fruity sweetness of ripe apricots. Powdery iris and heliotrope weave through, lending a delicate, almost ethereal texture, while a whisper of musk adds depth and sensuality to this gentle, refined composition. The hawthorn adds a metallic clean hum, preventing the fruit from becoming cloying.

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