Serge Lutens - Recommendations?

[FlashingBlade]

I've just ordered a bottle of Cherqui as it seems to come quite well recommended and the description sounds like its something that would appeal to me. I was just wondering if there were particular 'stars' from this range that I should pay attention to?

[Wit_Siamese]

Ambre Sultan
Bazaar in hot desert

Arabie
Dried Fruit that remind me of X'mas

Fille en Aiguilles
Spicy Pine forest

Gris Clair
Burnt Lavender Field

[hednic]

Sarrasins

[cacio]

Good choice. Many others are great, it depends on what you like. My favorite is Sarrasins too, jasmine leather. More traditionally masculine, Ambre sultan, Borneo, Fumerie Turque, etc.

cacio

[FlashingBlade]

My Chergui arrived this morning - love it!

Definately going to try some of the others from the range.

[rum]

I have known about this brand for some time but haven't had the chance to sample it or to look through the range in detail. At the weekend I stopped by a S & L counter and man do these guys have some seriously good scents to choose from!

One notable fragrance was La Nuit, an obvious floral and quite feminine, but it was a superb jasmine note. Very authentic and strong but not in an overpowering way. Loved every second of it!! I really need to look into this brand more.

[Diamondflame]

Try the more controversial or challenging ones such as Muscs Koublai Khan, Iris Silver Mist & Serge Noire. Imo its also worth exploring the lesser known Lutens e.g. Fleurs d'orangeur, Rahat Loukhom, Datura Noir, etc.

[Kaern]

I have known about this brand for some time but haven't had the chance to sample it or to look through the range in detail. At the weekend I stopped by a S & L counter and man do these guys have some seriously good scents to choose from!

One notable fragrance was La Nuit, an obvious floral and quite feminine, but it was a superb jasmine note. Very authentic and strong but not in an overpowering way. Loved every second of it!! I really need to look into this brand more.

If only I had the balls to wear this -- I love it so much. Definitely more hits than misses in the range --I would suggest the back catalogue also as the latest offerings have been slightly disappointing imo.

[rum]

If only I had the balls to wear this -- I love it so much. Definitely more hits than misses in the range --I would suggest the back catalogue also as the latest offerings have been slightly disappointing imo.

Tell me about it. It's almost intoxicating! I love Jasmine scents, although I also prefer them on a woman
Me thinks someone is going to get a bottle for Christmas!! (well it's all about giving, right? )

[alfarom]

Huge house with some real top notches...my personal favorites:

Iris Silver Mist
Sarrasins
Muscs Koublai Khan
Chene
La Myrrhe
Tubereuse Criminelle
Fille En Aiguilles

[Igorbg]

My fav. Fille en Aiguilles + Borneo + Five o'clock + Fumeire T. + Santal Majuscule + Un Bois Vanile + Jeaux de Peau

[Kaern]

Tell me about it. It's almost intoxicating! I love Jasmine scents, although I also prefer them on a woman
Me thinks someone is going to get a bottle for Christmas!! (well it's all about giving, right? )

My partner wasn't that keen -- ' a bit blowsy' couldn't believe it -- I wanted to smell it at night. She raids all my other bottles though.

[Francolino]

everything by Lutens , you can't go wrong!

[juliazoe4]

Good choice. Many others are great, it depends on what you like.

[Ken_Russell]

I'd recommend Ambre Sultan and Chypre Rouge