Serge Lutens 2007 EDP

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Rousse

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Rousse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Rousse opens with Mandarin and Clove, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Resins, Amber, Cedar, and Iris. Serge Lutens's Rousse carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a true classic, an approachable Serge Lutens that showcases cinnamon in its purest, warmest form. It's a crowd-pleaser that evokes strong feelings of cosy nostalgia, though some find its linearity a bit much. A real shame it's so hard to find now.
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  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Soft
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Rousse Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clove57%
Mandarin43%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon100%
Baseas listed
Cedar25%
Amber23%
Resins19%
Iris18%
Vanilla16%

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

A cold-weather scent. The hot, dry cinnamon-clove opening and the soft amber-cedar drydown read warmest in autumn and winter, with the powdery spice turning cosy on cool skin. Community season votes skew overwhelmingly to fall and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

The warm cinnamon-and-clove spice with its amber base makes Rousse a natural for dates and cosy casual wear, where its comforting, slightly nostalgic character shines. Moderate sillage keeps it polite enough for a formal cold-weather evening; it is a touch too distinctive and spice-forward for the office and far too warm for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Imagine stepping into a spice merchant's cabinet; Rousse hits you with a blast of hot, dry cinnamon upfront. This isn't your average sweet gourmand sugar bomb, but a sophisticated, woody rendition. Clove adds a fiery kick, tempered by the subtle resinous amber warmth, all laid on a solid cedar base. A hint of mandarin provides a fleeting citrus flash, rounding out this rich, inviting oriental.

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