Serge Lutens 2018 EDP

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L'innommable

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Serge Lutens L'innommable is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. L'innommable opens with Davana and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Tuberose, and Cumin, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Frankincense. Serge Lutens's L'innommable carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a delicious, syrupy dream, others are repulsed by what they perceive as burnt sugar, BO, or just plain weirdness. Definitely not a blind buy, unless you're a true Serge Lutens aficionado.
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L'innommable 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, distinctive character and long-lasting nature, L'innommable shines brightest on dates and formal events where its unique profile can be appreciated without being overwhelming. It's too potent for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport, while casual wear depends heavily on personal preference and the specific setting.

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

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

L'innommable is a rich, balsamic amber fragrance that weaves together sweet and spicy elements with an animalic depth. Imagine candied fruits - think figs and prunes - steeped in a warm, resinous benzoin, infused with fresh and pungent cumin. It's a sweet, sticky experience with an unexpected edge, hinting at maple syrup, spices, and a unique, almost leathery tang, settling into a deep, mysterious dry-down.

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