By Dane
El Attarine is Serge Lutens' latest offering, and might be the first to actually correspond with Mr. Lutens vivid (yet ambiguous) press release. I'll spare you the long read and only quote this - "Today, I offer you gold, sun-drenched topaz, everlasting flowers and saps". That about sums it up really.
EA opens with a blast of fiery, cumin-esque spices. Along with it is an aldehydic, candied fruit accord that is nothing short of radiant. The initial spices calm a bit, but cling to the sunshine throughout the scent. The overall effect will no doubt bring to mind thoughts of La Myrrhe (if you're familiar). Another familar note will be the cedar rasp of the Bois Series, present in many an SL fragrance. The fragrance is slightly demure and stays close to the skin, so I would think a spray-test would be more revealing than dabbing.
To me, EA embodies what the house of Lutens is all about. Unexpected combinations, exotic spices, and sultry woods. The colour of the juice corresponds perfectly with the scent, leaving no loose ends. I see this more as a warm weather scent, but I'll be wearing it regularly this fall and winter nevertheless. In one word - stunning.
EA opens with a blast of fiery, cumin-esque spices. Along with it is an aldehydic, candied fruit accord that is nothing short of radiant. The initial spices calm a bit, but cling to the sunshine throughout the scent. The overall effect will no doubt bring to mind thoughts of La Myrrhe (if you're familiar). Another familar note will be the cedar rasp of the Bois Series, present in many an SL fragrance. The fragrance is slightly demure and stays close to the skin, so I would think a spray-test would be more revealing than dabbing.
To me, EA embodies what the house of Lutens is all about. Unexpected combinations, exotic spices, and sultry woods. The colour of the juice corresponds perfectly with the scent, leaving no loose ends. I see this more as a warm weather scent, but I'll be wearing it regularly this fall and winter nevertheless. In one word - stunning.
Year: 2008
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Notes: Immortelle, Musk, Honey, Dry Woods
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