Serge Lutens 2014 Edp

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L'incendiaire

Serge Lutens L'incendiaire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. The fragrance opens with Ginger, Plum, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Incense, Clove, Cumin, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oud, Tolu Balsam, and Cedar.

Our verdict on L'incendiaire: Acquired

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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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Soft
L'incendiaire Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 1%
Fruity 16%
Green 0%
Sweet 23%
Warm 40%
Woody 17%
Earthy 19%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Notes

Top Notes

Ginger 33% Plum 33% Dried Fruits 33%

Heart Notes

Incense 25% Clove 25% Cumin 25% Labdanum 25%

Base Notes

Amber 17% Oud 17% Tolu Balsam 17% Cedar 17% Patchouli 17% Styrax 17%

Performance

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

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.

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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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