Chêne by Serge Lutens

Name: Chêne
Brand: Serge Lutens
Rating: 7.5 (178 reviews)

2004unisex

Perfumers: Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens

7.5/10

178 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Chêne by Serge Lutens is a widely worn Woody Spicy perfume for women and men. Chêne came out in 2004. The composition is by Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens. The top notes include Cedarwood, Caraway, Cedar and Oak; middle notes include Thyme, Rum, Oak and Birch; base notes are Tonka bean, Beeswax and Coppice. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (73% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 54% of votes
Smells mainly: woody, spicy, resinous

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

16 notes

Chêne features 16 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

178 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

134 ratings

7.9

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

127 ratings

6.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

182 season votes

Spring19%
Summer8%
Autumn40%
Winter33%

Who wears it

Men54%
Unisex12%
Women34%

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