What does it smell like?
It smells mostly musky and amber. Incense and musk at the top, incense and musk in the middle and incense and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
L'Orpheline notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Serge Lutens L'Orpheline EDP in detail
L'Orpheline EDP is made by Serge Lutens. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear L'Orpheline
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Serge Lutens La Religieuse. Base notes like incense and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Oud Edition spread further.
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Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
L'Orpheline price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €83, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Montale Paris Oud Edition and Serge Lutens La Religieuse.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2024.
L'Orpheline dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (4 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (4 shared notes), Serge Lutens La Religieuse (5 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels Oud Blanc Van Cleef & Arpels (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Velvet Oud starts from €36.
Quick answers
Can men wear L'Orpheline?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is L'Orpheline?
A scent built on musky and amber.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.