264 community ratings

Baptême du Feu

Name: Baptême du Feu
Brand: Serge Lutens

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10

Community score
264 ratings

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Serge Lutens Baptême du Feu is a spicy, sweet unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 227 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cinnamon

Candied orange

Clove

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal

What does Baptême du Feu smell like?

Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring and summer far behind. It suits evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Christopher Sheldrake is the perfumer.

Cinnamon, clove and candied orange carry the scent. A citrus and fruity sweetness sits on a spicy, woody, resinous base, and the gourmand, oriental warmth gets a rougher edge from an animal touch.