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Douce Amère(2000)

Serge Lutens · Christopher Sheldrake

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Douce Amère by Serge Lutens is a unique fragrance that combines bitter and sweet notes, creating a complex and intriguing scent.

Did you know? This scent's orange blossom note was reportedly the only perfume Louis XIV could tolerate by the end of his life. Read the full story →
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Launched
2000

Douce Amère by Serge Lutens is a unique fragrance that combines bitter and sweet notes, creating a complex and intriguing scent. It features a blend of licorice, orange blossom, and vanilla, among other ingredients, to produce a distinctive and alluring aroma. This perfume is notable for its innovative use of contrasting flavors to create a captivating and long-lasting fragrance.

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Top notes
Orange BlossomMandarin
Heart notes
JasmineRose
Base notes
VanillaSandalwood
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