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Perfumers
Sarrasins
feminine
Sarrasins by Serge Lutens is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Sarrasins was launched in 2007. Top note is Floral Notes; middle notes are Jasmine and Carnation; base note is Musk.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
54%
Win
71%
Spr
46%
Sum
78%
Fall
Day & Night
58%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
872 votes
4.23
Love it
46754%
Like it
26030%
OK
283%
Dislike
11413%
Hate it
30%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 55 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Sarrasins is appreciated by the community as a beautifully composed dark jasmine fragrance with evocative smoky incense notes that creates strong emotional memories. However, there are concerns about Serge Lutens reformulations over time potentially diminishing its quality, and some users report undesirable notes that prevent them from enjoying it despite respecting its artistry.
Strengths
- Beautiful, dark jasmine with smoky incense undertones
- Emotionally evocative and memorable fragrance
- Soft, haunting quality that creates strong personal connections
- Highly regarded by Serge Lutens enthusiasts
Weaknesses
- Subject to reformulation over time, potentially weakened
- Some find plastic/Barbie doll note that detracts from experience
- May not live up to nostalgia and initial impressions after years
- Reformulated versions reported as less impressive than older batches
Best for
Evening wear and introspective momentsCold weather and autumn/winter seasonsThose seeking emotionally meaningful fragrancesJasmine lovers preferring darker interpretations
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
