Serge noire
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Votes lean masculine
365 ratings
From your scent profile
A unisex spicy and woody perfume by Serge Lutens, released in 2008. Most often worn in winter and best suited to evenings.
Skunky's take: The spicy side leads and gives it real character.
How does it perform?
From 270 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
78% 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.
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhen to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 14%Spring
- 7%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening32%
- Nighttime27%
- Casual21%
- Daytime11%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026