Serge Lutens 2008 EDP

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Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Five O'Clock Au Gingembre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Five O'Clock Au Gingembre opens with Bergamot and Tea, settles into a heart of Candied Ginger, Woody Notes, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Amber, Patchouli, and Pepper. Serge Lutens's Five O'Clock Au Gingembre carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either get a sublime, sophisticated spiced tea experience that's both comforting and unique, or you'll be smelling varnish, play-doh, or even straight-up cat pee. Definitely sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Spicy
  • Classic
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Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea59%
Bergamot41%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon39%
Woody Notes36%
Candied Ginger25%
Baseas listed
Pepper25%
Honey22%
Amber19%
Cacao Pod17%
Patchouli17%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and lack of strong projection make it subtle enough for office wear, though some find it too 'grown-up'. The warm, spicy accords with a touch of sweetness lend themselves well to casual and date settings, while its unique sophistication allows for formal wear. It's far too mellow 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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre starts with a zesty, fresh burst of bergamot and a distinctive black tea note, swiftly followed by a warm embrace of candied ginger and cinnamon. As it settles, a woody depth emerges, laced with subtle hints of cacao pod, peppery spice, and a comforting touch of honey, all grounded by earthy patchouli and amber. It's an intricate dance between freshness and rich warmth.

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