L'orpheline

L'orpheline

Serge Lutens
Year: 2014

French for "the orphan," this perfume is a complex, unisex scent known for its contrasting notes of cool incense and warm musk. Described as a meditative, slightly melancholic feel with good longevity, evoking an aura of detachment and mystery.

88 /100
(1 review)

Vibe Composition

Musky
Woody
Smoky

Notes

Top Notes

incense and Powdered AshSpicyPepperyAldehydic (airy) note

Middle Notes

MuskDry Woods

Base Notes

PatchouliCashmere WoodAmbergris

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Gender:
Unisex
Value:
Fair Value
Seasons:
🍂 Fall (100%)
Occasions:
☁️ Spa (50%)🧶 Cozy (50%)

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Reviews & Hot Takes (1)

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RINAVisionary
88 /100
5 SPRAYS (8h)
Musky (88%) Woody (81%) Smoky (54%)
☁️ Spa🧶 Cozy
🍂 fall
unisex
Fair Value

A maiden of ashes, the child of a tree father and a fire mother. This story is truly fascinating! One might think that a child couldn't be born with these parents, but surprisingly, the child is made of ashes! Truly unique! Let's take a closer look at this maiden of ashes! The fragrance composition is only listed as incense and musk, so the details are unclear, but the scent is a refined nuance that flows like smoke, firmly supported by musk, evoking the image of fine powdered ashes—a soft, fluffy texture to the touch. It evokes a delicate quality, as if it would scatter in a gentle breeze. It also gives the impression of the lingering afterglow of the fiery mother's burning. Without the mother, it would have been a powerful, tree-like impression, but the mother's flames have given it a soft, delicate texture! The smoky impression of the incense evokes the feeling of ashes, enhanced by the delicately accompanying musk. Although the fragrance composition is only simply described, it's a delicate scent, like being enveloped in gentle incense. What's remarkable is the beauty of the moment when the powdery texture of musk and the cool, smoky scent of incense intertwine. This is the ultimate, pure essence—the remaining essence after the powerful genes of the father (wood) have been burned away by the passionate mother (fire). It's smoky, yet somehow cool, exuding a mysterious charm. It's a work that truly reflects the aesthetics of subtraction, where beauty is highlighted!