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L'Orpheline

Eau de Parfum

Family
WoodyMusky
Sillage
Moderate
Gender
Unisex
Season
All seasons
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L'Orpheline by Serge Lutens, 100 ml eau de parfum with its box

The story of L'Orpheline

L'Orpheline is one of Serge Lutens' most enigmatic fragrances: a cold, mineral incense in which the artist stages "the orphan part" of himself, suspended between moon and earth.

Black pepper and incense open the composition with a dry, icy smoke; patchouli warms the heart; the base, woody and musky, blends dry woods and white musk. A pared-back trail, clear and melancholy.

Composed by Christopher Sheldrake under the direction of Serge Lutens, L'Orpheline is a discreet incense, close to the skin, worn in every season.

Expert tip

A Serge Lutens perfume favors, as far as possible, the use of top-quality raw materials of natural origin. They alone guarantee a true evolution of the perfume on the skin. Apply or spray* the perfume preferably directly on the skin and wait a few minutes, the time for the composition to develop its fullness and reveal itself in its most disturbing truth. At Serge Lutens, the essences always end up confessing themselves!

*Serge Lutens perfumes offer a dual option for applying the perfume: for purists, by applying with the finger (bottle cap)/for more convenience, by using a spray tip

The composition

Olfactory pyramid of L'Orpheline

Heart

The first hours
Patchouli — all our fragrances with this note

A structuring woody essence, Patchouli brings depth, longevity and sillage to the base of the fragrance.

Full ingredient list

ALCOHOL • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • AQUA (WATER) • ALPHA-TERPINENE • BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE • BHT • BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE • CARVONE • CI 17200 (RED 33) • CI 19140 (YELLOW 5) • CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2) • CITRONELLOL • CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL • COUMARIN • DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL • ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE • EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS OIL • EUGENOL • EUGENYL ACETATE • LIMONENE • LINALOOL • LINALYL ACETATE • MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL • MENTHOL • PINENE • POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL • TERPINEOL • TERPINOLENE • TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES

At a glance

Olfactory profile of L'Orpheline

Families
WoodyMusky
Textures
SecPoudré
Season
All seasons
Sillage
Moderate (2/4)
Gender
Unisex
L'Orpheline by Serge Lutens, eau de parfum

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The house

SERGE LUTENS

Serge Lutens, born in 1942 in Lille, is a French artist of many talents: photographer, filmmaker, fashion architect and perfume creator. After early work in hairstyling and make-up, he collaborated with prestigious magazines such as Vogue. In 1980 he began a defining collaboration with Shiseido, shaping the brand's visual identity and launching iconic fragrances such as "Féminité du bois" in 1992. In 2000 he founded his own perfume house, Serge Lutens, offering unique, avant-garde olfactory creations. Deeply influenced by Marrakech, where he acquired a residence in 1974, he draws major inspiration from the city for his fragrances. Today, the Serge Lutens house is recognised for its artistic approach and its commitment to originality and quality.
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions about L'Orpheline

Is L'Orpheline for men or women?

L'Orpheline is a unisex fragrance, worn by women and men alike. Browse all our unisex fragrances.

What are the notes of L'Orpheline?

Top : Black Pepper, Incense. Heart : Patchouli. Base : Dry wood, Musk. Olfactory families : Woody, Musky.

How long does L'Orpheline last?

It is an eau de parfum, more concentrated than an eau de toilette and generally longer-lasting. Its sillage is rated “Moderate” (2/4) in our olfactory profile. Actual wear also depends on your skin and the weather.

When should you wear L'Orpheline?

All year round: we class it as an all-season fragrance.

What sizes does L'Orpheline come in?

At Soleil d’Or, L'Orpheline comes in 50 ml and 100 ml.

Can I try L'Orpheline before buying it?

Yes: you can get it as a 2 ml sample in our Discovery Box: five 2 ml samples of your choice, hand-filled from the houses’ original juices.

Is L'Orpheline from Soleil d’Or authentic?

Yes. Founded in Lille in 1953, Parfumerie du Soleil d’Or is an authorised retailer of Serge Lutens: L'Orpheline is shipped new, in its original packaging, from our perfumery in Lille.

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Shipping & returns

Shipped from our perfumery in Lille, France.

  1. Day 0

    You order

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  2. 1–2 working days

    We prepare it

    Carefully packed in our perfumery in Lille, Tuesday to Saturday.

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    It ships

    Colissimo or FedEx depending on the destination, with tracking emailed as soon as it ships.

  4. Delivered

    At your door

    France 2–4 working days Colissimo · FedEx next day available

    All destinations
    • France & Monaco2–4 days
    • European Union3–9 days
    • Switzerland & United Kingdom3–5 days
    • Rest of Europe & Maghreb5–14 days
    • North America3–8 days
    • Asia & Oceania3–8 days
    • Middle East4–6 days
    • Latin America5–8 days
    • French overseas territories5–12 days
    • Other destinations5–8 days

    Working days after dispatch, excluding customs clearance. Details by country in our shipping policy.

Outside the EU

Shipped DAP (Delivered At Place): customs clearance times are not included, and any duties and taxes are paid by the recipient.

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Returns within 14 days

Unsealed products only, for hygiene reasons. Return label created online.

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