Serge Lutens 2014 EDP

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L'incendiaire

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Serge Lutens L'incendiaire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. L'incendiaire opens with Ginger, Plum, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Clove, Cumin, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Oud, and Patchouli. Serge Lutens's L'incendiaire carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a truly divisive one, not for its scent, which is largely adored, but for its utterly ludicrous price tag. A beautifully understated smoky oud-incense, but most agree it's just not worth the wallet-emptying cost.
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L'incendiaire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate sillage and refined character make it suitable for close encounters like dates or formal events. While not overpowering, its luxurious incense and oud profile might feel a bit much for a casual daytime setting, and it’s definitely not for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

L'incendiaire opens with a gentle kiss of smoky frankincense and rich resins, subtly interwoven with a hint of warm oud. As it settles, a whisper of dark fruit and soft leathery nuances emerge, creating a sophisticated and smoothly blended amber glow. It's a scent that purrs rather than roars, evolving into a quiet warmth of refined woods, sweet sap, and a hint of a clean, abstract musk.

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