Serge Lutens 1995 EDP

U ££ Acquired

La Myrrhe

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Myrrhe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Myrrhe opens with Spicy Notes, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lotus, Honey, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Myrrh. Serge Lutens's La Myrrhe carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive yet fascinating scent, La Myrrhe is either a "masterpiece" or a "bizarre wear" depending on your take on its challenging aldehydic opening, complex character, and an almost medicinal but still sweet myrrh accord. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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La Myrrhe Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin45%
Pepper29%
Spicy Notes26%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Honey25%
Lotus22%
Almond20%
Baseas listed
Myrrh33%
Sandalwood24%
Amber22%
Musk21%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent. The icy aldehydic opening and the dry, resinous myrrh-sandalwood drydown read best against autumn and winter chill, where the contrast between the bright top and the dark, balsamic base feels most striking. It loses some of its zest and can read tiring in warm weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its complex, polarising aldehydic character and moderate sillage make it a strong pick for formal events and date nights where its distinctive myrrh-jasmine signature can shine. It is too potent and too unusual for the office, fine for considered casual wear, and not suited to 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Myrrhe opens with an effervescent burst of bright aldehydes, mimicking the sparkle of champagne, quickly followed by a complex interplay of mandarin and a honeyed sweetness. The heart reveals a smooth, resinous myrrh, laced with hints of spicy pepper and a subtle, creamy almond. As it settles, a warm amber and soft sandalwood emerge, cradling the lingering myrrh and a whisper of jasmine, creating an elegant, sophisticated aroma that defies simple categorisation.

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