The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and gourmand. Almond and frangipani at the top, almond and frangipani in the middle and almond at the base.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
La Dompteuse Encagee 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
A closer look at Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagee EDP
Serge Lutens is the house behind La Dompteuse Encagee EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
How long La Dompteuse Encagee stays on skin
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 Mont Blanc Signature Absolue. Base notes like almond 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. Laurent Mazzone Parfums Sensual Orchid spreads further.
Who will like La Dompteuse Encagee
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by gourmand and tropical. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and gourmand smells and notes like almond and almond. Less obvious notes include ylang ylang and ylang ylang. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €92, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Laurent Mazzone Parfums Sensual Orchid but less than Giardini Di Toscana Blu Indaco unisex.
More from Serge Lutens
This house has 48 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Ecrin De Fumee, De Profundis unisex and Un Bois Vanille.
La Dompteuse Encagee dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Garden (2 shared notes), Mont Blanc Signature Absolue (2 shared notes), Giardini Di Toscana Blu Indaco unisex (2 shared notes) and Laurent Mazzone Parfums Sensual Orchid (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Signature Absolue starts from €54.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Is La Dompteuse Encagee good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Is La Dompteuse Encagee unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.