Sidi Bel Abbes
“Sidi Bel-Abbès by Serge Lutens is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a leather, tobacco composition with a animalic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2015, Sidi Bel Abbes by Serge Lutens is a composition that evokes an erased past and forgotten time. Perfumer Christopher Sheldrake weaves together tobacco, beeswax, leather, and vanilla to create a rich blend of scents. The top note of tobacco introduces a smoky, earthy warmth, while the heart note of beeswax adds a subtle sweetness and waxy texture. The base notes of leather and vanilla bring depth and comfort, grounding the composition in an almost nostalgic embrace.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance blooms slowly on the skin — apply it with two sprays and allow it to settle before venturing out. It reads better close to the skin than across a room, so layering is key for optimal effect.
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 intimacy of a forgotten love affair, where tobacco smoke lingers in the air and beeswax candles flicker softly.
Fig. 01 — Sidi Bel Abbes, Serge Lutens
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