Serge Lutens 2021 Edp

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La Dompteuse Encagée

Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. The fragrance settles into a heart of Frangipani, Ylang-Ylang, and Almond.

Our verdict on La Dompteuse Encagée: Statement

This Serge Lutens offering has really divided the crowds. Some find it a realistic tropical dream, a frangipani soliflore that transports them to sun-drenched islands. Others think it's a screechy, synthetic floral that smells like shampoo or even gardenia. Love it or hate it, you can't dispute its powerful projection.
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
La Dompteuse Encagée Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 61%
Fruity 14%
Green 2%
Sweet 46%
Warm 3%
Woody 1%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and tropical floral nature make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates or casual wear, especially in warmer climates. It could work for some formal events where a bold, lush floral is desired, but it's not a classic formal scent.

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About

La Dompteuse Encagée opens with a lush, full-bodied blast of tropical yellow florals, dominated by creamy frangipani and sweet ylang-ylang. A delicate, green almond note underpins the heady blooms, adding a subtle nuttiness without leaning gourmand. It dries down to a rich floral, occasionally picking up a soft, clean, shampoo-like quality as the sweetness mellows, maintaining that potent, tropical aura throughout.