Serge Lutens 2022 EDP

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L'Eau Serge Lutens

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens L'Eau Serge Lutens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christopher Sheldrake. L'Eau Serge Lutens opens with Citrus, Mint, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Magnolia and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk. Serge Lutens's L'Eau Serge Lutens carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

L'Eau Serge Lutens is a divisive 'anti-perfume' that aims for pure, minimalist freshness. While some find it an addictive, zen-inducing clean scent, others are put off by its perceived synthetic nature and lack of originality, likening it to damp laundry or worse. Love it or hate it, it certainly sparks conversation.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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L'Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes45%
Citrus32%
Mint23%
Heartas listed
Magnolia52%
Clary Sage48%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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

A warm-weather pick. The bright aldehydic-citrus opening and dewy musk drydown read best in spring and summer heat, where the airy 'freshly laundered linen' character feels cooling rather than thin. Wearers report it almost disappears in cold months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its quiet projection and clean, inoffensive musk make it a natural office and casual choice, safe in close quarters, and light enough for warm-weather sport. The 'just laundered' simplicity reads too understated for romantic dates or high-impact 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

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

It bursts open with an unmistakably fresh aldehydic zing, immediately evoking pristine cleanliness. This bright start is quickly followed by cool citrus and a whisper of mint, which eventually settle into a watery magnolia heart. The dry-down reveals a subtle, clean musk with aromatic clary sage, creating a 'just laundered' fabric softener vibe. It's a transparent, airy composition that aims for understated purity.

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