Introducing Christopher Sheldrake's creation within the mainstream fragrances of Serge Lutens, a perfume that keeps us enchanted throughout the entire fall and winter with its extraordinary wafts of ginger cookies. The labyrinthine allure woven by Serge Lutens' creations took us a while to pen down and share our thoughts with you readers of the Scent Split blog. Bapteme du Feu, is a completely unique and different perfume based on a deeply emotional experience of life through the leftovers of childhood memories the smells have encrusted in Serge Lutens’ mind.
Bapteme du Feu, while faintly reminiscent of its predecessors of the brand, boldly embraces a division and an approach in the Lutens fragrance portfolio. The captivating title, more commonly associated with the Section d'Or collection, immediately evokes a sense of intrigue. This olfactory labyrinth unfolds with the realistic aroma of gingerbread enveloped in a generous burst of sweet fizzy citrus notes, a departure from the typical Serge Lutens fragrances.
This citrus combination, probably comprised of effervescent tangerine, bergamot, and overly ripe orange peels, defies convention with its bright and exuberant character, in stark contrast to Lutens' signature aura of mystery. Accompanying this citrus symphony is a peculiar powdery layer, interplaying with a subtle yet murmuring animalic note of castoreum that performs like a silky sheen on the composition. This element, although difficult to pinpoint, imparts a sulfurous and metallic nuance to the composition which a Serge Lutens fragrance needs to have to be a part of Serge Lutens himself.
As the citrus accord gradually recedes, the gingerbread, which made its presence felt from the outset, takes center stage, shrouded in a smoky veil. Bapteme du Feu presents itself as a deceptively straightforward fragrance with a hidden complexity that eludes easy deciphering. The interplay of woody and vaguely floral notes softly rounds the edges of the dominant, angular gingerbread, while the ripe orange continues to infuse sweetness and sentimentality, albeit with a hint of the strangely metallic nuance.
In summation, Bapteme du Feu is a fragrance that weaves together elements of gingerbread, jammy citruses, metallic undertones, woody facets, and a faint dusting of rustic charm. It occupies a unique niche in the realm of orange-based fragrances, defying easy categorization as either gourmand or powerhouse projection. However, with each application, you find yourself increasingly ensnared by Lutens' beguiling creation, making it a worthy addition to your collection. Two enthusiastic thumbs up for this newfound gem in the world of Serge Lutens fragrances.
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