Serge Lutens Arabie

Name: Arabie – Serge Lutens (2000)
Item: Serge Lutens Arabie
Rating: 4
Author: Vivir Editorial

Arabie – Serge Lutens (2000)

Christopher Sheldrake’s 2000 masterpiece — a journey through souks, spices, and sweet surrender

By Vivir Editorial · July 7, 2026

4.0 Overall

woody spicy amber sweet fruity balsamic oriental

Top

Mandarin OrangeDatesFigDried Fruits

Heart

ClovesNutmegCarawayBay LeafResinSiam BenzoinMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanLabdanumBenzoin

⭐ Overall

4.0

✅ One of the best ones that combined dried fruits and spices together – lasting all day with nice projection.
✅ Warm, sweet yet never cloying; the spice backbone makes it a compelling winter fragrance.
✅ Rich, complex and captivating – a perfect scent for cold, rainy autumn days.
✅ Warm and enveloping, the sweet dried fruit and spice blend beautifully and lasts through the day.
✅ Projects well and has good longevity, perfect for cold months and evening wear.
✅ The balance of citrus, dried fruits and aromatic spices creates a unique, transportive experience.

❌ Overwhelmingly sweet and cloying for some noses; can feel like a heavy potpourri.
❌ Projection can be too strong at first, requiring very conservative spraying.
❌ Performance on skin is short for some users, fading after a few hours.
❌ Some find the clove and cumin backbone overly harsh and cloying, especially with heavy spraying.
❌ Projection can be modest and the scent may fade quickly on certain skin types.
❌ The initial opening is very intense and can be off‑putting for those who dislike strong gourmand accords.