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Serge Lutens

De Profundis Limited Edition

De Profundis Limited Edition by Serge Lutens is a Floral fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a smoky, green composition with a herbal undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.

smoky warmthgreen freshnesssoft floralsgrounding depthserene sophistication
4.38· 172 Ratings
Created byChristopher Sheldrake
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

De Profundis Limited Edition by Serge Lutens was launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake. This fragrance is a study in contrasts, opening with the sharp green notes of chrysanthemum that give way to the smoky warmth of incense and ash. The heart of violet and floral notes adds an unexpected layer of softness, while the woody base imbues a sense of grounding and depth. It's a composition that feels both ancient and contemporary, evoking the quiet solemnity of a contemplative space.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.1k
Weak2.9k
Moderate16.0k
Long16.0k
Eternal3.4k
Sillage
Intimate2.9k
Moderate16.0k
Strong5.3k
Enormous4.0k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance sparingly — it has a slow build and will deepen on your skin over time. It's best for evening wear or cooler weather when its smoky and woody notes can unfold without being overwhelmed by heat.

03 · The Nose

Christopher Sheldrake

Founding perfumer · 94 fragrances · French

Christopher Sheldrake portrait

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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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The hushed intimacy of a library where books whisper with age, their scent mingled with the subtle smoke from an extinguished candle and the soft touch of violet.

Fig. 01 — De Profundis Limited Edition, Serge Lutens

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06 · The Room

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