L'orpheline
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Votes lean masculine
480 ratings
From your scent profile
A unisex fresh and spicy perfume by Serge Lutens, released in 2014. Most often worn in autumn and best suited to casual wear.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 369 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
83% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Fresh
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhen to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual24%
- Daytime22%
- Evening21%
- Office17%
- Nighttime15%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026