Serge Lutens 2009 Edt

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L’Eau Serge Lutens

by Christopher Sheldrake , Serge Lutens

Serge Lutens L’Eau Serge Lutens is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens. The fragrance settles into a heart of Citrus, Clary Sage, Musk, and Magnolia.

Our verdict on L’Eau Serge Lutens: Favourite

Divisive yet iconic, L'Eau by Serge Lutens is the 'anti-perfume' that sets out to smell like nothing and everything clean. Some find it a groundbreaking minimalist masterpiece, others a bland, overpriced laundry detergent. Love it or hate it, it certainly makes a statement by *not* making one.
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
L’Eau Serge Lutens Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22%
Floral 17%
Fruity 2%
Green 17%
Sweet 9%
Warm 2%
Woody 1%
Earthy 0%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 50%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This scent is perfect for the office due to its inoffensive 'clean' profile and moderate projection; many reviews highlight its suitability for professional settings. While good for casual wear, its subtlety and lack of traditional 'perfume' notes make it less ideal for dates or formal events where a bolder statement might be preferred. It's a suitable choice for sport due to its refreshing nature.

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About

An exercise in understated freshness, L'Eau opens with a bright burst of citrus, swiftly transitioning into a cool, almost metallic cleanliness courtesy of aldehydes. A subtle heart of magnolia and clary sage adds a hint of flora and green earthiness, while a soft musk base provides a comforting, 'just-showered' sensation. It's a scent that aims for purity and transparency, evoking freshly washed linen or cool mountain air.