Serge Lutens 2018 EDP

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Le Participe Passé

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Serge Lutens Le Participe Passé is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Le Participe Passé opens with Bergamot and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Resins, Leather, Patchouli, and Cumin. Serge Lutens's Le Participe Passé carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either love its intensely syrupy caramel and resinous depth or recoil from its 'burnt kitchen' vibe. It creates entire worlds for some, like a cherished memory, while others find it too challenging or simply weird. Definitely not blind buy safe, but a cult favourite for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Le Participe Passé Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Artemisia60%
Bergamot40%
Heartas listed
Fruity Notes50%
Pepper50%
Baseas listed
Resins25%
Caramel24%
Cumin20%
Leather16%
Patchouli15%

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 - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance is nuclear in performance and has a very strong, distinctive character, making it largely unsuitable for office wear. Its cosy, bold warmth is perfect for intimate dates or casual, relaxed settings. While unique and luxurious, its gourmand and heavy profile might be too niche for most formal occasions.

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

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

Le Participe Passé unfolds with an unusual blend of fresh, spicy artemisia and tart bergamot, quickly giving way to a rich, almost edible caramel sweetness. The heart hums with peppery warmth and subtle fruity nuances, while the base plunges into a deep, complex tapestry of earthy patchouli, resinous amber, and a distinctly leathery note. A whisper of cumin adds an unexpected savoury spice, creating a scent that's both gourmand and mysteriously atmospheric.

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