Datura Noir
“Datura Noir by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a vanilla, almond composition with a tuberose undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2001 by Serge Lutens, Datura Noir is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance created by Christopher Sheldrake. The composition balances tuberose and white florals with a prominent coconut-suntan-lotion facet that has made it polarizing within the brand's catalogue. While some longtime fans feel this departure from the usual dark, mysterious DNA of Serge Lutens, others appreciate its distinctive warmth and sweetness.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Datura Noir blooms best when applied to pulse points. The coconut facet is immediate and strong, so a light touch is advised for those who prefer subtlety. The tuberose and white florals emerge gradually over an hour, making it a fragrance that evolves beautifully throughout the day.
Christopher Sheldrake
Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · French
Christopher Sheldrake is a perfumer who has created perfumes for Chanel, Shiseido, Serge Lutens, Rochas, Avon and SpaceNK. Some of his most notable fragrances include Chanel's Coco Noir and Serge Lutens, Chergui.
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The story behind the bottle.
The sun-kissed warmth of a late afternoon on a tropical beach, where the scent of suntan lotion mingles with floral notes.
Fig. 01 — Datura Noir, Serge Lutens
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