Serge Lutens 2023 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Écrin de Fumée

by Christopher Sheldrake

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

Serge Lutens Écrin de Fumée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Écrin de Fumée opens with Smoke and Rum, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Woody and Frankincense. Serge Lutens's Écrin de Fumée carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a rum-soaked, chocolate-dusted humidor in a bottle. A divisive concoction that some hail as a masterpiece of boozy, smoky cacao, others find too challenging or just plain old-fashioned. Definitely not for the faint of heart or those seeking a sweet, simple gourmand.
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Écrin de Fumée Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Cacao
95%
Smoky
85%
Tobacco
80%
Warm Spicy
80%
Rum
75%

ScentArt

Full Screen What is ScentArt?

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent. The boozy rum opening, dark cacao heart, and dry woody-smoky drydown read thick and warm on cool skin, making autumn and winter the natural home; it is too heavy and sweet for spring or summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, boozy, smoky-cacao character is poorly suited to the office or sport, but its dark, mature allure shines on dates and cool-weather formal evenings, with casual winter wear also viable. Some report only moderate longevity and projection for a scent of this profile.

Similar

Compare

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Écrin de Fumée Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Écrin de Fumée Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Some links earn us a commission if you buy - it never affects your price or how we rank these

Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on →
Lowest Upfront £112.50 Notino - 50ml Buy Best Value £134.40 Escentual - 100ml - £1.34/ml Buy
also worth checking
Check price on →

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

About

Écrin de Fumée opens with a rich, dark wave of rum, quickly transitioning to a dominant, unsweetened cacao. Smoke and tobacco notes weave through, adding depth and a slightly dry, woody edge. An intoxicating blend that evokes a mature, opulent atmosphere, with hints of a luxurious jazz club or a well-stocked cigar lounge.

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