Serge Lutens 2009 EDP

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Fourreau Noir

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Fourreau Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Fourreau Noir opens with Anise, Lavender, and Incense, settles into a heart of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Serge Lutens's Fourreau Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either find it a seductive, dark, and elegant lavender masterpiece or a surprisingly unoriginal 'dad's aftershave' that's overtly masculine. It's certainly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little middle ground.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Fourreau Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
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 smoky lavender opening, creamy almond-tonka heart and ambered, musky drydown read thick and warm on skin, suiting winter and autumn best, with milder spring or fall evenings still viable.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate-to-strong projection and dark, sweet, sensual character make it a poor office choice but a strong pick for romantic dates and formal cool-weather evenings. Casual wear works if you are comfortable making a statement; it lacks the lightness 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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Fourreau Noir opens with a surprisingly clean, aromatic lavender that quickly deepens into a rich, sweet core. Here, creamy tonka bean intertwines with almond, oscillating between sweet marzipan and a sophisticated bitterness. A musky, almost smoky undercurrent grounds the sweetness, preventing it from becoming cloying. The overall impression is a dense, syrupy, yet subtly powdered lavender experience that evolves dramatically on the skin.

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