125 community ratings

La myrrhe

1995UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
125 ratings

Serge Lutens La myrrhe is a unisex scent in which myrrh, amber and sandalwood form a resinous warmth, lifted by aniseed and aldehydes.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 91 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Amber Sandalwood Musk Aniseed Aldehydes Myrrh

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does La myrrhe smell like?

La myrrhe lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits in the middle on gender.

Myrrh, amber and sandalwood lay a sweet, woody, resinous base. Aniseed adds a spicy edge, while aldehydes and musk lighten the weight and give the scent a fresh, soft side. A floral note stays in the background.