Serge Lutens 2020 EDP

U ££ Statement

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Serge Lutens Des Clous Pour Une Pelure is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Des Clous Pour Une Pelure opens with Orange, settles into a heart of Clove, and dries down to a base of Nutmeg. Serge Lutens's Des Clous Pour Une Pelure carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a real head-scratcher and not for the faint-hearted. It’s a polarizing blend of festive comfort and something unexpectedly medicinal, leaving some enchanted by its quirky charm and others reaching for the nearest air freshener. Definitely try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like a Christmas pomander at the dentist.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Edgy
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Des Clous Pour Une Pelure Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange100%
Heartas listed
Clove100%
Baseas listed
Nutmeg100%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

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 Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its unique and often described as 'medicinal' or 'aftershave-like' spicy freshness, combined with moderate projection and a somewhat intimate sillage, make it less suited for formal or office settings. However, its festive and quirky nature makes it a good fit for casual outings, especially during cooler seasons, or even for a date if you want to make a memorable, if potentially odd, impression.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Limonene from Orange

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 a bowl of sweet, juicy oranges, some still with their bitter rind attached, generously studded with spicy cloves. Then, a dusting of fresh, woody nutmeg settles over the whole scene. It's a warm, spicy, and citrusy aroma, initially bright and almost candy-like, before the invigorating kick of spices introduces a peculiar, almost medicinal freshness that lingers.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.