Serge Lutens
L'orpheline
What L'orpheline smells like
Worn musk and cold frankincense evoke the unsettling detachment of a meditative, empty temple, for the solitary thinker.
Feels like
The sterile scent of a freshly cleaned hospital corridor · Whispers in an empty, echoing stone church · The dry, peppery aroma of ancient medicinal herbs · A cold metallic glint under fluorescent lights · Dust motes dancing in a single shaft of light · The scent of old, brittle paper in a forgotten book
Mood: Melancholic, Introspective, Detached, Austere, Mysterious
Where to wear it: Old Chinese Medicine Practice, Empty church on a cold day, Minimalist art gallery, A quiet, dimly lit study
Main accords
musky, amber, smoky, balsamic, powdery, warm-spicy