Serge Lutens 2023 EDP

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La Fille de Berlin Edition Limitée

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin Edition Limitée is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Fille de Berlin Edition Limitée opens with Rose and Geranium, settles into a heart of Palmarosa, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Honey, and Moss. Serge Lutens's La Fille de Berlin Edition Limitée carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a bit of a divisive dark horse, but if you're into a metallic, moody rose with a unique edge, La Fille de Berlin is a compelling choice. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore it.
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  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Bold
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La Fille de Berlin Edition Limitée Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose51%
Geranium49%
Heartas listed
Palmarosa100%
Baseas listed
Honey36%
Patchouli36%
Moss29%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and unique, somewhat serious character make it a decent fit for an evening date or a sophisticated casual outing. It might be a bit too polarising for a typical office environment and certainly not suited for sport due to its lack of freshness.

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 Moss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opens with a striking, almost cold rose and geranium, underpinned by a metallic zing that sets a unique, edgy tone. As it settles, the heart reveals a subtle palmarosa note, adding a hint of green freshness. The base dries down to an intriguing mix of earthy patchouli and moss, softened by a touch of honey, leaving a melancholic yet strangely alluring trail.

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