Serge Lutens 2025 EDP

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Le perce-vent

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Serge Lutens Le perce-vent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Le perce-vent opens with Mint and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Snowdrops and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Serge Lutens's Le perce-vent carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern, musk-heavy clean scent from Serge Lutens that splits opinion. Some find it a fresh, invigorating breath of frosty air, a 'your skin but better' vibe, while others are left underwhelmed by its simplicity and perceived lack of Lutens' signature daring.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cool
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Le perce-vent Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes50%
Mint50%
Heartas listed
Clary Sage50%
Snowdrops50%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Cedar33%
Musk33%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive profile and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some find its longevity good, the 'intimate' nature means it won't overwhelm, making it versatile across many settings, though less ideal for formal events requiring a bolder statement.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ACETYL CEDRENE, LINALYL ACETATE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, GERANIOL, VANILLIN, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, PINENE, COUMARIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, MENTHOL, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, TERPINEOL, NARCISSUS EXTRACT, ROSE KETONES, GERANYL ACETATE, TERPINOLENE, SCLAREOL, CAMPHOR, CARVONE, FARNESOL, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CI 17200 (RED 33)

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a cool, ethereal breeze after a winter storm, crisp and clean. Le Perce-vent opens with a bracing, almost metallic freshness, driven by an aromatic clary sage that provides an invigorating bite. This quickly settles into a soft, powdery musk, like a blanket of fresh snow, with subtle animalic undertones adding a whisper of depth. The overall impression is transparent, cool, and undeniably modern, evolving into a 'second skin' scent.

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