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On the contrary, it is very often located where we do not expect it. His creations are then always eagerly awaited by fine connoisseurs of perfumery, and his perfumes have moreover been rewarded many times. Serge Lutens is a true artist who does not hesitate to explore unknown territories to create always surprising olfactory assortments. His latest collection today brings together six fragrances, called Eaux de Politées. Santal Blanc is the latest juice to join this range. So what about this composition considered by many to be a true masterpiece?
Les Eaux de Politées, when Serge Lutens relies on purity
If the perfumes of Serge Lutens are all very different from each other, it must be recognized that they are often very fiery and powerful. Serge Lutens is used to opulent fragrances, saturated with spices and balms, as the very famous Ambre Sultan can testify, for example. Yet this time around, the creator seems to have taken a whole new path. The Eaux de Polroits collection brings together very airy and transparent juices. With them, it's all about lightness. It all started in 2010, when Serge Lutens launched this sentence: “Luxury begins with cleanliness”. This is how he gave birth to the Waters of Politeness. These mixed fragrances, intended for both men and women, highlight the nobility of the finest raw materials in perfumery, while enhancing them with other ingredients placed in the background. All of Serge Lutens' Eaux de Politées have the same bottle in common: a transparent glass cube with bevelled edges, whose silhouette is strangely reminiscent of that of the world famous Chanel N ° 5. Its cap, meanwhile, is the same as that used in the previous Gratte-Ciel collection by Serge Lutens, in a translucent version, evocative of the purity of these new fragrances.
White Sandalwood, a hushed and milky breath, not devoid of spices
Santal Blanc is a fragrance that is at the same time different from the usual universe of Serge Lutens, but containing all the complexity of the creator. As always, it is accompanied by an enigmatic quote to say the least: "Without blemish and without reproach." A peppery crystal that stands up. We hold it back ”. The message is clear and Santal Blanc appears to be a pure and airy scent, but gaining in power and relief on contact with pink pepper. Moreover, this is not the only spice in his recipe. White Sandalwood also contains cinnamon. The milky and creamy breath of sandalwood is also enveloped in a powdery and refined smell of iris wood, one of the most prestigious ingredients of the perfumer's entire palette. Musk, in turn, completes this fragrance,