Serge Lutens Gratte-Ciel: a vertical evocation of the great cities
Serge Lutens' urban interlude
The Gratte-Ciel collection is the urban line of Serge Lutens, the French auteur house founded in 2000. Two creations that translate the verticality of modern metropolises into the house's poetic signature — a contemporary interlude in the world of the artist, photographer and filmmaker, traditionally more drawn to the oriental and North African references of the Collection Noire.
The two creations of Gratte-Ciel
The Gratte-Ciel collection brings together La Proie pour l'Ombre and Périlleusement Vôtre — two compositions with cinematic names (“La Proie pour l'Ombre”, “Périlleusement Vôtre”) that extend the narrative, photographic aesthetic that is the house's signature.
A cinematic approach
Gratte-Ciel cultivates a deliberately cinematic approach — not a themed collection around wood, amber or flowers, but a sensory reading of contemporary cities. An approach consistent with the path of Serge Lutens himself, a photographer and filmmaker before becoming a perfumer, and one that brings the collection close to the great urban signatures of modern niche perfumery.
Who should wear Gratte-Ciel, and when?
Gratte-Ciel is for lovers of contemporary urban perfumery seeking signature trails with a narrative grammar. The creations belong to the woody, amber and oriental families. If you appreciate Gratte-Ciel, you will also enjoy exploring the Collection Parisienne by BDK Parfums, Memo Paris and Maison Crivelli — three other narrative Parisian houses at Soleil d'Or.
How to choose your Serge Lutens fragrance?
Hesitating between La Proie pour l'Ombre and Périlleusement Vôtre is perfectly normal: niche perfumery is an intimate affair. Our discovery box lets you try them at home before committing to a full bottle. For a hands-on experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided fragrance consultation with our team.
The Gratte-Ciel collection by Serge Lutens at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953
At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (the family's fourth generation) and their team welcome you to discover the entire Gratte-Ciel collection by Serge Lutens, with expert advice and guided fragrance consultations.
Delivery & free in-store collection
We offer free delivery from €60 in metropolitan France, and we ship throughout Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the surrounding metropolitan area? Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full details on our shipping page.
