Serge Lutens Collection Noire – Signature eaux de parfum in black flacons

Serge Lutens Collection Noire: signature eaux de parfum in black flacons

The historic heart of the maison

The Collection Noire is the historic heart of Serge Lutens, maison founded in 2000. Twenty-one signature eaux de parfum housed in the emblematic black flacons of the maison, visual identity that has imposed itself as one of the strongest aesthetic markers of contemporary French niche. A complete reading of Serge Lutens's audacious writing, with the perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, that crosses two decades of contemporary cults — Ambre Sultan, Fleurs d'Oranger, Un Bois Vanille, Chergui.

The signature creations of the Collection Noire

The Collection Noire brings together Ambre Sultan, Fleurs d'Oranger, Un Bois Vanille, Chergui, Féminité du Bois, Five O'Clock au Gingembre, Daim Blond, La Vierge de Fer, Nuit de Cellophane and Santal Blanc — a selection of the most iconic eaux de parfum among the twenty-one of the collection.

Ambre Sultan, the founding cult of contemporary niche

Ambre Sultan deserves a special mention: created in 1993 — long before the maison Serge Lutens itself — by Sheldrake for the Shiseido boutique that prefigured the maison, it is one of the most iconic ambery in haute parfumerie. Its dense, spicy, Mediterranean-resinous accord (rosemary, myrtle, benzoin, vanilla, ambery) inspired a generation and remains a cult of contemporary French niche. Wearing Ambre Sultan is touching the founding moment of the modern niche aesthetic.

Who is the Collection Noire for, and when to wear it?

The Collection Noire speaks to lovers of contemporary author perfumery, who appreciate the maison's audacious writing. Creations cover all the families — oriental, ambery, woody, floral and gourmand — and shine year-round depending on creation. If you enjoy the Collection Noire, you will also want to explore the Atelier des Ors Collection Noire, Maison Crivelli Expériences Olfactives and L'Artisan Parfumeur — three other contemporary French author signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Serge Lutens fragrance?

Hesitating between Ambre Sultan and Un Bois Vanille is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

the Collection Noire by Serge Lutens at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire the collection noire by serge lutens, with expert guidance and guided trials.

Free shipping & in-store pickup

We offer free shipping over €60 in mainland France, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.