Serge Lutens 1998 EDP

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Rahat Loukoum

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Rahat Loukoum opens with Cherry and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Rose, Heliotrope, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Serge Lutens's Rahat Loukoum carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Rahat Loukoum is a divisive gourmand. Some rave about its sophisticated, delectable sweetness, calling it an absolute masterpiece. Others find it overwhelmingly cloying, often associating it with cherry cough syrup or Play-Doh. Definitely not for everyone.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Classic
  • Playful
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Rahat Loukoum 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 Summer

A cosy gourmand that wears best in cool weather, when the almond-marzipan body and warm vanilla-tonka base bloom against the skin. Wearers call it all-season friendly, but the dense confectioner's-sugar sweetness skews it toward autumn and winter rather than hot days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

The intensely sweet almond-and-cherry character is a pleasure-wear scent rather than a professional one. Its comforting, playful warmth and intimate-to-moderate projection make it a strong pick for date nights and casual cosy days, but the sweetness reads too loud for the office or formal settings and it lacks any freshness for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine a rich, syrupy blast of cherry and honey, quickly giving way to a powdered sugar coating. It's a journey through sweet almond and marzipan, softened by heliotrope and a hint of delicate rose. The balsamic resin and tonka bean provide a warm, comfortable base, creating a truly edible aroma that's both comforting and luxurious.

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