La proie pour l'ombre
Votes lean masculine
33 ratings
From your scent profile
Serge Lutens La proie pour l'ombre is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, leathery shadow.
Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.
How does it perform?
From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
70% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does La proie pour l'ombre smell like?
It is built entirely from leather, Glycyrrhiza glabra and vanilla. Vanilla carries the sweetness and the gourmand side, while leather adds a smoky, earthy weight. Spicy, woody and resinous accords keep the sweetness on an oriental line.
Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. With its dense, warm build it suits cooler weather better and will be noticed in a crowd. Pierre Guillaume Myrrhiad and Zara Bohemian Oud have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 44%Autumn
- 41%Winter
- 11%Spring
Autumn
Winter
Spring- Evening36%
- Nighttime32%
- Casual25%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026