Serge Lutens 2020 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Fils de Joie

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Serge Lutens Fils de Joie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Fils de Joie opens with Night-Blooming Jasmine and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk. Serge Lutens's Fils de Joie carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly polarising beast, Fils de Joie is either a magnificent, syrupy jasmine full of carnal allure or an overpowering, headache-inducing scrubber. Its dramatic, heady nature ensures it's rarely forgotten, for better or worse.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Fils de Joie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine52%
Night-Blooming Jasmine48%
Heartas listed
Honey60%
Ylang-Ylang40%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a heavy, long-lasting fragrance with strong sillage, making it too powerful for most office environments. Its sensual, 'dirty' floral character makes it perfect for date nights or formal events, though some find it overwhelming if not applied sparingly.

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
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Fils de Joie drapes you in a rich, almost edible white floral embrace. Night-blooming jasmine takes centre stage, heady and indolic, softened by golden honey and the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang. A deep, sensual musk underpins the composition, adding an animalic warmth that lingers on the skin.

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