Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

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Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

Serge Lutens · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2008

≈ $165 · 50ml · approx. retail

An evocation of English afternoon tea: candied ginger and black tea over cacao, honey, and amber. Cozy, spiced, and gently gourmand.

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