Serge Lutens 1995 EDP

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Fleurs d'Oranger

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Fleurs d'Oranger opens with Citrus, Neroli, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Hibiscus, Woody Notes, and Musk. Serge Lutens's Fleurs d'Oranger carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Serge Lutens classic is a divisive masterclass in white florals. Some call it an immaculate, sun-drenched orange blossom dream; others get nothing but sweaty cumin and indolic nightmares. It's truly a "love it or hate it" affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Feminine
  • Sensual
Fleurs d'Oranger Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes32%

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 Summer

A warm-weather pick that radiates in spring and summer heat, where the orange blossom and tuberose bloom open and the citrus sparkle reads bright; the indolic white florals can feel heavy and overbearing in cold weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The potent white florals and animalic cumin make it too assertive for a quiet office, though some wear it sparingly. Its sensual, narcotic character suits dates and warm-weather formal evenings, while the sunny orange blossom keeps it wearable for casual daytime. The richness and projection rule out 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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Fleurs d'Oranger opens with a potent blast of white florals, led by rich, creamy orange blossom and indolic jasmine, softened by lush tuberose. A hint of citrus offers a brief, sparkling counterpoint. The heart introduces a subtle animalic cumin, adding a warm, skin-like depth, eventually settling into a musky, woody drydown with whispers of rose and hibiscus to add complexity.

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