Le perce vent
“Le perce-vent by Serge Lutens is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a musky, aromatic composition with a soft spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2025 by Serge Lutens, Le perce-vent is a fragrance that balances the sharpness of aromatic notes with subtle warmth and powdery undertones. The composition opens with an aromatic blend that gives way to soft spices and musk, creating a tension between freshness and depth. This unisex scent is a proof of Serge Lutens's mastery in crafting fragrances that are both complex and evocative.
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One or two sprays are sufficient — the aromatic top notes are bright but short-lived, while the powdery musk base provides lasting warmth. Best suited for indoor settings where it can envelop you in its subtle richness.
Serge Lutens
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances · French
Evoking a fragment of amber resin picked up by Serge Lutens during a wander through the souks of Marrakech, which lay forgotten for years inside a thuja wood box, this perfume marks a return to a focus on the identity and authenticity of unique ingredients. An amber eau de parfum with notes of vanilla and patchouli. Royal! "This fragrance is not an Oriental, but an Arab and a Lutens. That being the case, don't expect it to fit in. The point of departure was a scented wax, found in a souk and long forgotten in a wooden box. The amber only became sultanesque after I reworked the composition using cistus, an herb that sticks to the fingers like tar, then added an overtone that nobody had ever dreamed of: vanilla." Serge Lutens An eaux de parfums line created by Serge Lutens in his own image. Minimalist, straight lined, angular and uncompromising, each of these bottles with their refined style reflects the exacting nature and character of their creator. A sobriety which enhances a perfumery with character. In his now iconic olfactory creations, Serge Lutens has for over 20 years been marking eaux de parfums that have become legendary. From “Féminité du bois”, to “Ambre sultan” and “La fille de Berlin”, each fragrance tells their own exceptional story and has their own unique olfactory signature. Perhaps even yours?
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of an office just before closing, where the crispness of aromatic notes is offset by a lingering sense of comfort and warmth.
Fig. 01 — Le perce vent, Serge Lutens
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