Serge Lutens 2019 EDP

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Gris Clair

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Gris Clair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Gris Clair opens with Lavender, settles into a heart of Iris and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Tonka Bean. Serge Lutens's Gris Clair carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a quiet charmer that's garnered a loyal following for its unique warmth and cool balance. Don't expect a beast, but do expect a comforting, sophisticated scent that many describe as pure elegance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Gris Clair Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender100%
Heartas listed
Incense59%
Iris41%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean40%
Amber31%
Woody Notes29%

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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

A versatile cool-leaning lavender. The crisp, clean lavender opening keeps it wearable in spring, while the smoky incense and creamy tonka drydown lend a cozy, contemplative warmth that wearers reach for on overcast, grey days through autumn and winter. Its gentle, low-projection nature keeps it from feeling heavy in warmer months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its understated, low-projection character and clean lavender-incense signature make it an ideal office and casual scent - present without being intrusive. The sophisticated, ironed-linen quality also carries quiet formal evening wear, though its softness makes it too subtle for a high-impact date and too gentle 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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Gris Clair opens with a sophisticated, gentle lavender, softened by the creamy sweetness of tonka bean and a subtle whisper of iris. As it settles, a warm, smoky incense emerges, beautifully intertwined with a resinous amber, creating a serene and contemplative aura. It's a scent that balances the aromatic freshness of lavender with a deep, woody, almost ash-like warmth.

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