L'orpheline Serge Lutens 2014

I received a sample of this fragrance through a mailing campaign. I knew nothing about this scent when it reached me; I just sprayed it on and was immediately smitten. My first thought was: "This scent smells like a baby in summer!" However, it doesn't smell like many baby fragrances that resemble baby care products like Penaten, Bübchen, etc., but rather like the baby itself. A sweaty summer baby, to be precise. ;) It is absolutely fascinating how accurately and authentically Serge Lutens has captured the scent of a child. In the background, there is also a certain cleanliness, but the fragrance is far from being a typical clean baby scent, and I find that truly innovative. In hindsight, I watched the promotional film for the fragrance on the website, and it also mentions an orphan child who is feverish... This association is, of course, much more poetic but also more melancholic than my "Summer Baby." For me, the scent is a really cozy feel-good fragrance, and the longevity is enormous. It lasts for many, many hours on the skin and for days on clothing. I am very impressed with L'orpheline. After a long time, finally a wow! effect again.