Serge Lutens 2008 EDP
Serge Noire
by Christopher Sheldrake , Serge Lutens
Serge Lutens Serge Noire is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens. Serge Noire opens with Spicy Notes, Cinnamon, and Clove, settles into a heart of Ebony and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Patchouli. Serge Lutens's Serge Noire carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.
Serge Noire is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a challenging opening that veers into body odour territory for some, but if you can push through, it transforms into an incredibly deep, sexy, and artistic blend of dark spices and woods. Definitely not a blind buy.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Mysterious
- Sophisticated
- Edgy
- Warm
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
The explosive clove-cinnamon spice over a smoky incense and resinous woody drydown reads heaviest in winter, the anchor season, with autumn a close extension. The heat and density keep it well off the spring and summer shelves.
Best Occasions
A pushy, artistic statement scent with strong projection suits date nights and formal cool-weather evenings where presence is welcome. The challenging, near-savoury opening makes it a poor office or sport choice.
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
- Eugenol
Other declarable allergens
- Clove
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
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