La Proie Pour L Ombre
“La Proie Pour L'Ombre by Serge Lutens is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a soft spicy, vanilla composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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La Proie Pour L'Ombre by Serge Lutens, created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake and launched in 2021, is a fragrance that balances the soft spiciness of anis with the deep richness of leather and vanilla. The composition starts with a subtle warmth from its spicy notes but quickly transitions into a powdery and balsamic heart that adds a layer of complexity. The animalic undertones give this scent a mysterious edge, making it feel like a secret whispered in the shadows.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply a light mist to pulse points; this fragrance builds gradually on the skin, revealing its full depth over time. It pairs well with cooler weather but can be worn year-round for its intimate warmth.
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 hush of an old library where the scent of aged books and polished wood mingles with the faint trace of vanilla and smoke.
Fig. 01 — La Proie Pour L Ombre, Serge Lutens
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