Serge noire
A shadowy "oriental grey" that fuses camphorous patchouli, dry incense and black woods into an ashes-like warmth. Spicy, smoky and resinous, it wears like a black fabric veil of embers close to the skin.
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Serge noire
A shadowy "oriental grey" that fuses camphorous patchouli, dry incense and black woods into an ashes-like warmth. Spicy, smoky and resinous, it wears like a black fabric veil of embers close to the skin.
Scent Development and Character
A dark "oriental grey" fragrance that opens with airy, camphorous patchouli wrapped in dry incense smoke, before warm amber, cinnamon and dense black woods gather around the ashes-like core. As it settles, spices and ebony woods deepen the resinous warmth, evoking charred fabric and rising phoenix embers rather than sweetness.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to evening and introspective moments: quiet gatherings, formal events, or solitary walks where its smoky, ashes-and-fabric character can be appreciated up close. It pairs well with dark, tailored clothing and cooler air. Feels most at home in autumn and winter, when its smoky, ashes-and-fabric warmth and spicy woods balance cold air; spring evenings can also suit it, while high-summer heat may intensify the camphorous and smoky facets. Sillage is Projection starts with a dry, noticeable incense-spice aura and then settles to a moderate, veil-like presence close to the wearer rather than a room-filling trail. Longevity is Longevity is generally above average for an incense-amber fragrance, with the camphorous patchouli and smoky resins lingering for many hours on skin.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2008, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Rectangular Serge Lutens export-line glass bottle with sharp shoulders, a slender profile and black label, fitted with a spray for the current Collection Noire presentation.
