Serge Lutens 2014 EDP

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L'orpheline

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Serge Lutens L'orpheline is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. L'orpheline opens with Frankincense and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Myrrh, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Labdanum, Cashmeran, and Coumarin. Serge Lutens's L'orpheline carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive brew; some hail it as an ethereal, melancholic masterpiece, while others can't shake off the scent of shaving cream. If you're into understated gothic vibes and don't mind smelling a bit like a haunted cathedral, it's a winner. Otherwise, sample first, obviously.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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L'orpheline 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-obtrusive accords make it suitable for office and casual wear. It's too understated and contemplative for formal events, and certainly not for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

L'Orpheline opens with a surprisingly soft, yet distinct, smoky, resinous incense, immediately evoking cool, hallowed spaces. This deepens into a clean, almost metallic musk, offering a sense of stark clarity. A subtle powdery nuance then emerges, softening the edges while retaining its introspective, slightly austere character. It's a scent that balances coldness with a strange comfort, a sheer veil of incense and skin musk.

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