Serge Lutens 2021 EDP

U ££ Acquired

La Proie Pour L'Ombre

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Proie Pour L'Ombre is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Proie Pour L'Ombre opens with Fenugreek and Licorice, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Leather, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Serge Lutens's La Proie Pour L'Ombre carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive yet distinctive beast from Lutens. This licorice-leather-vanilla syrup is either a masterpiece of dark luxury or a cloying, uninspired rehash. One thing's for sure: it's not for the faint-hearted.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
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La Proie Pour L'Ombre Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 firmly cold-weather scent. The syrupy liquorice, leather, and dark vanilla read heavy and warming, which community voters place overwhelmingly in fall and winter; the sweetness turns cloying in heat, so spring is marginal and summer is a poor fit.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and 12-hour longevity overwhelm an office, but the dark, sensual liquorice-leather-vanilla character suits date nights and formal cool-weather evenings. Casual winter wear works for those who already love the polarising profile; it lacks any freshness for 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

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 Proie Pour L'Ombre plunges you into a shadowy embrace of liquorice and robust leather, softened by a pervasive, syrupy vanilla. Hints of coffee and a subtle, almost gourmand sweetness weave through, creating a complex, balsamic depth. It's a dark, evolving scent, moving from initial intensity to a lingering, warm trail.

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