Serge Lutens 2015 EDP

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La Religieuse

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Religieuse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Religieuse opens with Bergamot and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Civet. Serge Lutens's La Religieuse carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Serge Lutens' La Religieuse is a divisive one. Many find it a melancholic, pure jasmine that's perfect for introspection, while others are baffled by its hyped mystery, finding it bland, soapy, or even off-putting. It's certainly not for everyone, but if a 'badass gothic jasmine' sounds like you, give it a go.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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La Religieuse Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine68%
Bergamot32%
Heartas listed
Incense100%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Civet43%

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

A cold-weather and shoulder-season scent. The icy, snow-themed jasmine and clean incense read crisp in spring and autumn, while the powdery musk gives it just enough warmth to carry into winter. Too delicate and cool to compete with summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its intimate sillage and low projection make it ideal for close encounters like a date or a quiet evening. The clean, soapy character makes it passable for office wear when applied lightly, but it is too delicate for loud or active settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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 Religieuse opens with a cold, almost soapy jasmine that gradually softens into a musky, powdery heart. There's a subtle undertow of animalic civet, hinted at but rarely screaming, and a delicate wisp of incense that lends a contemplative, clean smoky edge. It dries down to a surprisingly intimate skin scent, a 'clean cat lying in the sun' with a touch of melancholy.

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