Zurafa
“Zurafa by Serge Lutens is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a leather, iris composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Zurafa, crafted by Serge Lutens and launched in 2025, is an evocative blend of leather, iris, and powdery musk that resonates with the brand's signature elegance. The composition opens with a bold leather accord, which contrasts sharply against the soft florals of iris and violet, creating a tension between rawness and refinement. This interplay continues through the earthy and smoky base notes, giving Zurafa its distinctive warmth and depth.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Zurafa's base notes bloom slowly over time, so applying it to pulse points allows for a gradual unfolding. The leather accord is most prominent during the first hour, making it ideal for an evening out where you want a scent that evolves as the night progresses.
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 rich aroma of aged leather in an old-world study, where the subtle powdery notes and smoky undertones create a cocoon of quiet intensity.
Fig. 01 — Zurafa, Serge Lutens
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