Serge Lutens 2022 EDP

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Parole d'Eau

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Parole d'Eau is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Parole d'Eau opens with Citrus and Pine, settles into a heart of Eucalyptus, and dries down to a base of Musk. Serge Lutens's Parole d'Eau carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a real paradox - some find it a sublime spa-like retreat, others get hit with a distinct fish-market funk. Expect a clean, natural aroma, but brace yourself for polarising aquatic notes that might lean a bit briny on your skin. A very subtle freshie with a surprisingly loud minority of detractors.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Natural
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Parole d'Eau Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus52%
Pine48%
Heartas listed
Eucalyptus100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick at its best in spring and summer. The bright citrus-and-pine opening over a cool, watery eucalyptus body reads light and airy on warm skin, with community votes putting it almost entirely in spring and summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its subtle sillage and clean, natural profile make it ideal for office and casual daytime wear, and its invigorating pine-eucalyptus character suits hiking and outdoor activity. The minority briny facet and understated, non-grand character make it a weak pick for dates or formal occasions.

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

  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil from Eucalyptus
  • 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 brisk walk through a pine forest, with the sharp, clean scent of eucalyptus clearing your head. A bright burst of natural citrus, like lemon rind, dances in the air. The whole experience is grounded by a warm, musky base that evokes clear, cool water and a sense of fresh, natural serenity. It’s an aromatic, woody blend, tinged with a refreshing camphor accord that truly invigorates.

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