Serge Lutens 2016 EDP

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L'Eau de Paille

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens L'Eau de Paille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Christopher Sheldrake. L'Eau de Paille opens with Grass and Hay, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Incense. Serge Lutens's L'Eau de Paille carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a curveball from Serge Lutens. Some reckon it's a classy, unique take on fresh hay and vetiver, perfect for summer. Others are left scratching their heads, finding it too generic or just not what they expected from the house. Definitely a try-before-you-buy job.
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L'Eau de Paille Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Hay59%
Grass41%
Heartas listed
Vetiver100%
Baseas listed
Incense100%

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 Winter

A warm-weather scent. The green hay and freshly cut grass opening over a bright, slightly smoky vetiver reads cooling and airy on the skin, which is why wearers lean it heavily towards spring and summer; the dry incense keeps it just substantial enough to carry into early autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, green, and airy character makes it brilliant for casual wear and office-safe through the working day without overpowering a room. The understated hay-and-vetiver simplicity reads daytime and relaxed rather than formal-evening, and it is light enough for sport, but lacks the depth for black-tie occasions.

About

L'Eau de Paille opens with a strong, almost green-woody hit, evoking freshly cut hay drying in the sun, intertwined with an aromatic and slightly smoky vetiver. As it settles, a clean, almost soapy freshness emerges, underpinned by a subtle, earthy incense. There's a hint of natural sweetness that balances the green accords, making it surprisingly comforting and airy.

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