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Serge Lutens 2019 EDP

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La Couche du Diable

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Couche du Diable is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Couche du Diable opens with Orange, Cinnamon, Saffron, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Rose and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Woody, Amber, and Oud. Serge Lutens's La Couche du Diable carries a Statement verdict, a amber-led wear.

Divisive, baffling, yet utterly compelling - La Couche du Diable is Serge Lutens at its Serge Lutens-est. Some call it foul, others fabulous, but everyone remembers this dark, balsamic, boozy ride that's not afraid to get a little dirty. Prepare for an experience, not just a scent.
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
La Couche du Diable Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Woody
75%
Citrus
65%
Oud
60%
Cinnamon
55%

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. The sticky resinous labdanum, dark woods and smoky incense read heavy and warm, suiting autumn and winter; community reviews repeatedly flag fall and winter as the natural home and warn that the sweet boozy core turns cloying in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dense labdanum-amber body and intimate-but-powerful projection make it a poor office or sport pick. It is built for colder-weather evenings where its dark, boozy, almost gothic character can shine - a bold-statement date night or a formal occasion, worn for yourself rather than for compliments.

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An intense, syrupy amber leads the charge, thick with resinous labdanum and a deep, dark woodiness. Hints of boozy dried fruits and a whisper of rosy spice cut through the gloom, evoking mulled wine and ancient incense. It dries down to a musky, sometimes animalic, warmth that clings to the skin, retaining a smoky, almost metallic edge throughout.