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 soft spicy-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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
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La Proie Pour L'Ombre Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Soft Spicy
100%
Leather
85%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
70%
Animalic
55%
Balsamic
50%

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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.

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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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