Serge Lutens 2001 EDP

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Datura Noir

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Datura Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Datura Noir opens with Lemon Blossom, Mandarin, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Heliotrope, Osmanthus, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh. Serge Lutens's Datura Noir carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Serge Lutens classic is a creamy, sweet tuberose that manages to be both comforting and subtly seductive. It's divisive only in its perceived strength and coconut-to-tuberose ratio - some find it fleeting, others a tropical dream.
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  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Creamy
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
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Datura Noir 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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across the year. Community wear votes lean to autumn first, but the creamy coconut-tuberose body works just as happily in spring and summer where it reads sunscreen-fresh; only deep winter feels slightly less natural for its solar, tropical character.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its creamy, sensual tuberose-and-coconut character makes it an easy date and a comfortable everyday casual wear. The richness and moderate sillage keep it from being an obvious office or formal-evening pick, and it is far too soft and gourmand-leaning for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Datura Noir opens with a burst of sweet almond and creamy coconut, quickly enveloped by a smooth, narcotic tuberose. Hints of apricot and lemon blossom add a touch of fruity brightness before settling into a warm, powdery base of vanilla, tonka, and myrrh. It's a luscious white floral, rich and textured, with a sophisticated sweetness.

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