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Serge Lutens

La Fille de Berlin

La Fille de Berlin by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a rose, fresh spicy composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.

dark rosejammy complexityfresh spicy warmthfloral depthgoth elegance
4.02· 6,306 Ratings
Created byChristopher Sheldrake
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

La Fille de Berlin by Serge Lutens was launched in 2013 and has since captured the attention of fragrance enthusiasts, often compared to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady for its 'dark, jammy rose' character. Created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, this Oriental Floral composition opens with a fresh spicy accord that gives way to a heart of rose and geranium, anchored by the warmth of honey and moss. The patchouli adds an earthy depth, creating a complex blend that reads as both floral and slightly gothic. This fragrance stands out for its ability to balance sweetness with spiciness, making it a modern classic.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Top

Opening

Heart

The Soul

Base

Foundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak960
Weak3.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long11.0k
Eternal2.6k
Sillage
Intimate3.8k
Moderate16.0k
Strong6.1k
Enormous2.7k

Application Tips

This fragrance blooms gradually, so a light first application is recommended. The honey and moss base develops slowly over time, making it ideal for layering or reapplying throughout the day. It reads best close to the skin, where its nuances can be fully appreciated.

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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Designer Serge Lutens

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet intensity of an early evening walk in Berlin — the city's energy mingles with floral notes that hint at both sweetness and mystery.

Fig. 01 — La Fille de Berlin, Serge Lutens

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06 · The Room

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