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Dent De Lait(2017)
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Serge Lutens’ Dent de Lait, released in 2017, is an unapologetically clean, lactonic fragrance that juxtaposes sharp metallic aldehydes with the soft sweetness of heliotrope and almond.
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Serge Lutens’ Dent de Lait, released in 2017, is an unapologetically clean, lactonic fragrance that juxtaposes sharp metallic aldehydes with the soft sweetness of heliotrope and almond. The dry‑down settles into a creamy milk and vanilla base that evokes the innocence of a baby’s tooth, making it a distinctive, polarising yet memorable niche scent.
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Top notes
Alcohol AldehydesMetallic
Heart notes
Base notes
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