L'orpheline
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
L'orpheline vs. Crimson Snow
L'orpheline rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Crimson Snow projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'orpheline | Crimson Snow | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens | Ciny Ye |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
Crimson Snow
Floral
Sweet
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Aromatic
Aldehydic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Frankincense
HawthornPearPlum
Heart—
Tangerine PeelPu-erh TeaLicorice
Base
MuskIncense
Guaiac WoodVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'orpheline | Crimson Snow | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
L'orpheline asks you to commit. It has no softening introduction, no grand finale. You wear the heart notes and that is all. If you want layers, look elsewhere. If you want honesty, this is it.L'orpheline
The Pu-erh tea note offers a smoky, fermented depth that reads almost medicinal in its clarity. Many find it captures that same earthy warmth from a tea house in winter.Crimson Snow