Serge Noire
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Serge Noire vs. Un The Au Sahara
Un The Au Sahara wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Serge Noire | Un The Au Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Serge Lutens, Christopher Sheldrake | Stephanie de Saint-Aignan |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Serge Noire
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Un The Au Sahara
Green
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CloveIncenseSpicy NotesCharred Wood
—Heart
CinnamonWoody Notes
TeaSpicy NotesMint
Base
AmberPatchouliEbony WoodSmokeResinous Notes
PatchouliWoody NotesAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Serge Noire | Un The Au Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Serge Noire doesn't hedge. No polite opening, no tentative drydown. Just smoke, spice, and the kind of warmth earned by standing still long enough to let it find you. Serious about itself.Serge Noire
Mint and warm amber seem like opposites. Here they work together, the cool and the heat canceling out to something wearable, year-round. That's the trick. And it lasts.Un The Au Sahara