Serge Lutens 2013 EDP

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La Vierge De Fer

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens La Vierge De Fer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Christopher Sheldrake. La Vierge De Fer opens with Metal and Pear, settles into a heart of Lily, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Incense. Serge Lutens's La Vierge De Fer carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. La Vierge De Fer has a name that promises a cold, hard edge, but many only get a lovely, if slightly conventional, pear and lily. If you're after something truly metallic, you might be out of luck, but if you want an elegant white floral, this could be your jam.
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  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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La Vierge De Fer Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear58%
Metal42%
Heartas listed
Lily100%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood57%
Incense43%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Winter

A cool, clean white floral that wears best in warm weather. The juicy pear and crisp lily read fresh and airy in spring and summer, while the subtle sandalwood-incense base keeps it just warm enough to carry into cooler months without feeling out of place.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its polished, understated character and clean white-floral profile make it a natural office and casual daytime scent, with enough refinement for formal wear. The moderate, cool projection is not loud, and it lacks the energy for sport. Pleasant for daytime dates rather than a heavy evening statement.

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

Opens with a clean, crisp burst of white lily, softened by a juicy pear that leans towards sweet rather than tart. A hint of sandalwood adds a gentle creaminess, while a subtle metallic note weaves through, providing an unexpected coolness, occasionally flirting with an airy incense in the dry-down.

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