Serge Lutens 2022 EDP

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Poivre Noir

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Serge Lutens Poivre Noir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Poivre Noir opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Nutmeg, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vetiver. Serge Lutens's Poivre Noir carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly divisive fragrance. Some hail Poivre Noir as a distinctive, masculine triumph, while others dismiss it as a lazy, generic misstep. Expect a black pepper heavy scent that either hits your sweet spot or leaves you utterly underwhelmed.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Modern
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Poivre Noir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper100%
Heartas listed
Cedar42%
Nutmeg35%
Incense22%
Baseas listed
Amber55%
Vetiver45%

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

The dry pepper-and-cedar core reads best in cool weather, with autumn the strongest fit and a comfortable carry into spring and winter. The minimalist, airy spice keeps it wearable in milder warmth, so it never feels strictly cold-weather only.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Moderate sillage and a refined, understated character make it an easy casual and office companion as well as a quietly confident date pick. The peppery dryness is a touch too low-key for grand formal occasions and too dry 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

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 the sharp, piquant bite of freshly ground black pepper, softened and deepened by the warm, aromatic embrace of nutmeg. This spicy core then settles into a sturdy base of clean cedarwood, creating an initially exhilarating, then comfortably woody aroma. Some detect a hint of something green or citrus at the start, adding a touch of ephemeral freshness.

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