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Eau de parfum

Serge Lutens Le Perce-Vent

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Serge Lutens Le Perce-Vent: Breath of the Sea in a Black Bottle

Le Perce-Vent is a unisex fragrance launched in 2025 and part of the famous Collection Noire by Serge Lutens.

The name translates to 'wind-breaker' — and it's the perfect description for a fresh, daring aquatic perfume that challenges classic marine compositions.

It belongs to the aquatic, musky, and green families, creating an unexpected union of mineral freshness and a sensual base.

Who Created This Fragrance

The composition was created by the brand's founder himself — visionary Serge Lutens.

His signature is recognizable: bold contrasts, a minimalist pyramid, and the ability to turn simple notes into olfactory poetry.

Le Perce-Vent is no exception — there are only three key accords, but they sound so voluminous that they create the illusion of a vast maritime expanse.

Character and Scent

The eau de parfum Le Perce-Vent has a very strong sillage and remarkable longevity. It's a fragrance for those who aren't afraid to be noticed.

It works equally well on skin and on clothes, but it truly shines in warm weather — its mineral-aquatic heart seems to come alive when touched by a salty sea breeze.

Despite its freshness, the fragrance is not flat: the musky base adds depth and intimacy, making it suitable for evening looks as well.

Le Perce-Vent in the Context of Collection Noire

The Noire collection is known for its dark, mysterious fragrances, and Le Perce-Vent brings light into it — not sunlight, but rather moonlight reflecting on the water's surface.

It's a smart, non-trivial choice for niche perfume connoisseurs seeking freshness with character.

The fragrance turned out very modern and yet surprisingly coherent — a true olfactory breeze from Serge Lutens.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The pyramid of Le Perce-Vent consists of only three notes, but they create a multifaceted aquatic profile.

The top note — aquatic accord (watery) — opens the composition with a transparent, brackish freshness reminiscent of sea foam.

In the heart, it is complemented by clary sage — spicy and slightly herbaceous, it adds volume and aromatic character.

The base — soft, enveloping musk — fixes the composition, leaving a clean, sensual trail on the skin.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Serge Lutens
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website https://sergelutens.com
Year of production 2025
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Shiseido Group

Composition pyramid

Aquatic accord
Clary Sage
musk

Fragrance characteristics

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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Very high (more than 12 hours)
5
Sillage
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Sillage
Very conspicuous
5
Complexity and depth
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Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
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18-25 years old
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36-45 years
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
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1-2 atomisations
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Freshness
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Luxury
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Effect
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Effect
Gathers compliments
5
Intensity
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Intensity
Very strong
4
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
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