Serge Lutens 2013 EDP

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La Fille de Berlin

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Fille de Berlin opens with Rose and Geranium, settles into a heart of Palmarosa, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Honey. Serge Lutens's La Fille de Berlin carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's divisive, love it or hate it - but if you dare, it's a deep, dark rose with a metallic edge, utterly captivating for those after something gothic and unique. Not for everyone, but unforgettable.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
  • Romantic
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La Fille de Berlin Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose61%
Geranium39%
Heartas listed
Palmarosa100%
Baseas listed
Honey36%
Oakmoss32%
Patchouli32%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it wearable for casual settings, its intensity and bold character make it less suitable for a typical office environment. The deep rose and honey accords, often described as 'vampiric' or 'gothic', position it perfectly for date nights and formal events, though some note longevity issues.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

La Fille de Berlin opens with a bold, almost boozy rose, intertwined with the crisp, green facets of geranium. As it settles, a rich, syrupy honey emerges, lending a dark sweetness that prevents the rose from becoming too sharp. The base is an earthy blend of patchouli and oakmoss, adding depth and a hint of intriguing dustiness, evoking a sense of cool, metallic earth beneath blood-red petals.

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