Fresh Notes: Somalian Incense, Mint. A cooling fragrance with a crisp, clear quality, the Serge Lutens L’eau Froide Eau de Parfum is a unisex blend that offers its wearer a breath of fresh air in the height of summer. Inspired by the powers of Somali incense, the perfume harnesses its potent nature to create a unique olfactory experience. Found in trees that line the edges of the Sabia desert, Somali incense is emitted from resin, helping to shield against the intense heat. It’s this protective quality that inspires the fragrance. Thanks to these ’tears of glass’, the trees are able to survive extreme environments and temperatures. The perfume becomes a welcome chill, designed to provide a stark contrast to rampant emotions, reflecting an unwavering sense of confidence. The key note of Somali Incense is an ode to survival, to overcoming difficulties and maintaining a clear head. Combined with Mint, the aroma maintains an impressive freshness to uplift and awaken the senses. Housed in a glass bottle designed to imitate the way crystal is extracted from rock, it has a polished, bevelled and hammered appearance, giving it a multi-faceted surface. Highlighting an impressive level of skill in glasswork, the bottle is Serge Lutens’ own design. Inspired by complete transparency and purity, it represents water that’s overlaid with light and shadows, encapsulating forever a moment of transience between rising above or disappearing below.
