La Religieuse
“La Religieuse by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a white floral, musky composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2015 by Serge Lutens, La Religieuse is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake. This composition tells a story of contrasts and deep philosophical themes, with jasmine as the pure, white floral note representing light and civet, musk, and incense embodying the dark, mysterious side. The scent's square-shaped glass flacon holds a fluid colored in dark purple, evoking the fragrance’s complex duality.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply La Religieuse with two sprays to let the powdery warmth take center stage. It blooms after about an hour, so it's best for daytime wear where its complexity can be fully appreciated.
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.
The quiet tension of an old monastery library — where pure jasmine whispers through the air and smoky incense lingers, creating a space that is both serene and enigmatic.
Fig. 01 — La Religieuse, Serge Lutens
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