Two new Serge Lutens

There are two new interesting sounding Serge Lutens perfume releases coming!

A new "Haute Concentration" perfume, Fille en Aiguilles (Girl in Heels), will be added to the line. Fille en Aiguilles contains notes of pine needles (an interesting play on its name, which directly translated means Girl in Needles), vetiver, fruits and incense. Perhaps the vetiver detracts from its feminine name and forecast it as being a unisex perfume like the vast majority of his line. Here's hoping!

The second new release is called Fourreau Noir, which will be an addition to the exclusive line (sadly!). I hope that at its initial release Lutens releases it internationally as well, even if for a limited time. Fourreau Noir translates to "Black Sheath" (as of a sword) and is a dark, silky and slightly smoky blend containing notes of almond, tonka bean, and lavander. Sweet! Sounds luscious.

Release date unknown as of yet.

Serge Lutens - Rousse

Rousse is a relatively tame scent from Serge Lutens that would smell like it was concocted by another house if it weren't for the signature "Lutens accord" in the base. It opens with a blast of cinnamon and orange, undertoned by a very slight aromatic cedar. The opening is a little irritatingly sharp and smells a good deal like red hot candies. I'm not usually one for reducing fragrances to immature negative comparisons in an attempt to demean the fragrance, but it is strong here.

After an hour this connotation has escaped the scent thank goodness, and what remains is a not-so-orange heart of cinnamon, cedar, and SOFT nutmeg. As it leaves this phase, the cedar falls into the background, allowing the nutmeg to take a more prominent role while the perfume blends into a lush amber and vanilla drydown over time. Quick though the oranges go, this is not a quick to vanish perfume and has moderate projection.

This sweet, gourmand perfume turns out very nicely after the red hot candy opening is done with, and would work well on both men and women and in all seasons.