… I thought to myself when I got to test this wonderful piece. I had had Serge Lutens fragrances on my radar for a while, so I thought: come on, let’s just try out the classics.
No. 1 was Chergui Eau de Parfum: yes, that was very nice but it didn’t completely captivate me. Next, I tested Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum: I was almost disappointed. I had imagined it completely differently after reading reviews and watching videos. I don’t know, but the spices somehow overwhelmed me. I kept thinking of an Indian dish … (don’t get me wrong, I love Indian food, but I don’t need to be reminded of it right now - sorry, I hope I’m not stepping on anyone's toes)
But then, with the third sample, it was all over for me. I sprayed the good stuff Écrin de fumée and thought, yeah, it should be okay. But then bam! Wow. I had never smelled anything like it. But wait, somehow the progression felt familiar. Okay, immediately the parallels to Side Effect shot into my mind. Mhh yes, it exists in a similar universe, but has its own vibe. What I noticed immediately while testing: Serge Lutens seems to incorporate a note in his fragrances (at least those I’ve tested so far) that marks his signature. In every fragrance, there was this floral, balsamic, unfortunately not further definable note. Plant sap? Simply genius! :O
PS: definitely check out an interview on YouTube with the esteemed gentleman. Quite a character, that man :D
So what makes Écrin de fumée so special for me? Well, how should I put it? There are very few fragrances that radiate a certain atmosphere. They create a kind of aura that sparks your imagination. I find the scent incredibly attractive due to its sweet cocoa, paired with its alcoholic notes, this “balsamic” quality, and its dark depth. Yes, almost a bit wicked. With this fragrance, I really get thoughts like: “sneaky contract killer prowling somewhere in a dark alley in New York” or “scenes from the music video for Type O Negative's - Christian Woman”.
I knew with the first sniff: Yes baby, you’re moving in. And that’s despite my experiences with perfumes that have alcoholic notes. Well, that’s how it goes sometimes :D
After extensive testing, I can also say regarding longevity and sillage: Perfect! It envelops you well for 8-9 hours without ever being intrusive. Simply excellently balanced! If I now also consider the price …
Lirum Larum: definitely test this good piece! Maybe it will awaken the killer in you too ;P
Let the year wind down in a relaxed manner :-) Take care!
Puttchen 1 year ago