Le Participe Passe

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Le Participe Passe

Serge Lutens · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2018

≈ $111 · approx. retail

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A dense, resinous oriental from the Collection Noire, contrasting bitter-green artemisia and bergamot against a heavy, balsamic base of cumin, leather, caramel and patchouli.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

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