Serge Lutens Chene is completely centered on wood, overlaid and deepened with immortelle, saps, tonka, rum, thyme and beeswax. An unusual take on wood. Chene is in the Woody fragrance group.
from perfumesmellinthings - "Chene is of course French for Oak, and Chene is a very woody scent. It's the smell of a walk amongst the tall trees of an oak forest in the warmth of summer, the secret earthiness revealing itself under the crisp leaves on the forest floor. There are hints of what smell to me like cumin and lily, with immortelle and honey and rum absolut adding a rich earthiness that never threatens to overpower. The scent is powerful, but not especially "masculine"; women I know wear it and wear it well. Like most SL scents, its staying power is excellent, unlike most SL's its sillage is also quite excellent, so men should use a light hand."
from olfactoriastravels - "Chêne is a dry woody scent, that still bears traces of the Lutens trademark oriental fruit stew with the idea of leather swirling around the edges. Very linear and to the point, Chêne reminds me of traditional leather chypre scents, but in a very wearable, and – yes – comfortable way."
| Perfume Name | Serge Lutens Chene |
| Year Introduced | 2004 |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Collection | Gratte-ciel (Skyscraper) |
| Notes | Oak-bark tannin, cedarwood crystals, birch, immortelle flowers, wood saps, Tonka bean, rum absolute, black thyme and beeswax |
| Country of Origin | France |
A beautiful, subtle, woodsy fragrance - more dry than sweet, with slight hints of smoke and boozy accords. Leans masculine. Chène is the French word for oak. Projection and sillage are soft. If you enjoy Tom Ford's Santal Blush or Ebène Fumé, you will enjoy this fragrance, without it being a redundant purchase. Cheers.
that's really the best woody fragrance congratulations mrs sheldrake it's a masterpiece!!!
A beautiful, subtle, woodsy fragrance - more dry than sweet, with slight hints of smoke and boozy accords. Leans masculine. Chène is the French word for oak. Projection and sillage are soft. If you enjoy Tom Ford's Santal Blush or Ebène Fumé, you will enjoy this fragrance, without it being a redundant purchase. Cheers.
that's really the best woody fragrance congratulations mrs sheldrake it's a masterpiece!!!
This is at the very top of my list for woody scents! It is a true oak fragrance...high quality and long lasting!! Love it!!
The oaky notes make this an almost creamy scent. Resinous and warm with reasonable sillage and longevity
I cannot get enough of this fragance. I have searched for years for a fragrance that would remind me of the trees and forest in autumn and I have finally found it in Chene.
After having tried about 40 luxury scents (not many) over the last few years, Chene rises to the top. To me it smells like the idea of being outside in a forest filled with resinous trees and flowers, only more so. As a guy, I think it's one that I could wear everyday. Others may find it too sweet. It has to be one of the greatest scents ever created ... as astonishing as any of the Middle Eastern attars but in a very different way.
