La Dompteuse Encagee
“La Dompteuse Encagée by Serge Lutens is a Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, yellow floral composition with a tropical undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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La Dompteuse Encagée by Serge Lutens, launched in 2021 and crafted by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, is an intricate floral scent that balances delicate yellow florals with a rich, tropical sweetness. The composition opens with bright citrus fruits that contrast sharply against the deep lactonic and woody base notes, creating a dynamic tension between lightness and warmth. The almond nuances add a touch of nutty complexity, making this fragrance both captivating and enigmatic.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Notes
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The citrus top notes are fleeting, so it’s best to wait for the rich base to emerge before reapplying. This composition reads better close to skin than across a room.
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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Designer Serge Lutens
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The story behind the bottle.
A secret garden where sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on a bed of tropical blooms, and the air is thick with the scent of almonds and wood.
Fig. 01 — La Dompteuse Encagee, Serge Lutens
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