Serge Lutens 2009 EDP

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Nuit de Cellophane

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Nuit de Cellophane is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Nuit de Cellophane opens with Green Notes, Fruity Notes, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Osmanthus, Lily, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Honey, and Almond. Serge Lutens's Nuit de Cellophane carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a bit of a curveball from Serge Lutens. While some find it a delightful, clean fruity-floral akin to luxury shampoo, others are underwhelmed by its lack of Lutens' signature complexity. It's a crowd-pleaser for some, forgettable for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bright
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Fresh
  • Soft
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Nuit de Cellophane Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin40%
Fruity Notes35%
Green Notes26%
Heartas listed
Osmanthus31%
Jasmine30%
Lily23%
Carnation16%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Honey25%
Woody Notes23%
Almond19%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick. The bright mandarin-and-osmanthus opening, juicy fruity-floral heart, and airy musk drydown read best in spring and summer, while the soft, transparent body has too little warmth to carry the cold months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, transparent fruity-floral profile and soft projection make it an easy office and casual daytime wear, unlikely to offend in close quarters. The luxury-shampoo quality is pretty but lightweight for formal evenings, and the soft sillage lacks the freshness a sport scent wants.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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

Imagine a bouquet of white flowers, dominated by crisp jasmine and lily, given a juicy, almost nectar-like treatment. Sweet osmanthus brings peachy-apricot nuances, while a hint of mandarin adds brightness. A subtle touch of honey and soft woods anchors the clean, green floral heart, eventually drying down to a delicate musky embrace. It's an airy, transparent experience, like flowers viewed through a fine, clear veil.

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Where to buy

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