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Serge Lutens Arabie
Serge Lutens

Arabie

fresh spicy
sweet
fruity
warm spicy
amber
woody
aromatic
EDP · 2000 · womens

Serge Lutens established his niche fragrance house in the 1990s with a reputation for unconventional, artisanal compositions that prioritize raw materials and creative vision over commercial appeal. Arabie, released in 2000, exemplifies this philosophy with its bold, spice-forward approach to the oriental category.

The fragrance opens with a striking combination of bay leaf, caraway, and nutmeg that immediately signals its aromatic, almost medicinal character. These fresh spicy notes sit alongside warm spice accords and subtle fruitiness, creating an opening that's more herbaceous than typical for the oriental family. The heart deepens into sandalwood while retaining the bay and caraway, softening the spice slightly but maintaining that distinctive green-aromatic quality. The base settles into benzoin and siam benzoin, which bring richness and sweetness but never overwhelm the composition's complex middle notes.

Arabie works best for those drawn to unconventional orientals, especially anyone seeking depth beyond standard vanilla-amber frameworks. It's a fragrance for cooler seasons and evening wear, though its spiced warmth makes it accessible year-round. This is a scent for the curious wearer who appreciates aromatic complexity. Discover similar fragrances in The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
fresh spicy
100%
sweet
100%
fruity
100%
warm spicy
100%
amber
100%
woody
75%
aromatic
50%
balsamic
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
bay leaf
bay leaf
Warm, herbal, and slightly medicinal, bay laurel has a spiced, slightly clove-like warmth alongside its green herbal quality. It was one of the first aromatics used by ancient civilizations and appears in the classic 'barbershop' masculine fragrance profile. Adds a confident, clean-shaven warmth to fresh and woody compositions.
caraway
caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
nutmeg
nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
bay leaf
bay leaf
Warm, herbal, and slightly medicinal, bay laurel has a spiced, slightly clove-like warmth alongside its green herbal quality. It was one of the first aromatics used by ancient civilizations and appears in the classic 'barbershop' masculine fragrance profile. Adds a confident, clean-shaven warmth to fresh and woody compositions.
caraway
caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Base · 3–12 hrs
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
siam benzoin
siam benzoin
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
fresh spicy100%sweet100%fruity100%warm spicy100%amber100%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP

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What does Serge Lutens Arabie smell like? +
Serge Lutens established his niche fragrance house in the 1990s with a reputation for unconventional, artisanal compositions that prioritize raw materials and creative vision over commercial appeal. Arabie, released in 2000, exemplifies this philosophy with its bold, spice-forward approach to the oriental category. The fragrance opens with a striking combination of bay leaf, caraway, and nutmeg that immediately signals its aromatic, almost medicinal character. These fresh spicy notes sit alongside warm spice accords and subtle fruitiness, creating an opening that's more herbaceous than typical for the oriental family. The heart deepens into sandalwood while retaining the bay and caraway, softening the spice slightly but maintaining that distinctive green-aromatic quality. The base settles into benzoin and siam benzoin, which bring richness and sweetness but never overwhelm the composition's complex middle notes. Arabie works best for those drawn to unconventional orientals, especially anyone seeking depth beyond standard vanilla-amber frameworks. It's a fragrance for cooler seasons and evening wear, though its spiced warmth makes it accessible year-round. This is a scent for the curious wearer who appreciates aromatic complexity. Discover similar fragrances in The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Serge Lutens Arabie? +
Top: bay leaf, caraway, nutmeg. Heart: bay leaf, caraway, sandalwood. Base: benzoin, sandalwood, siam benzoin.
What fragrance family is Arabie? +
Serge Lutens Arabie belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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