Serge Lutens Serge Noire Clone — Midnight Oud
The closest Serge Lutens Serge Noire clone in our catalogue is Midnight Oud. We don't claim it's identical — we show you the measured overlap and let the comparison table speak.
A good clone nails the accord structure. Here is that structure, mapped against the original.
Scent comparison
| Original: Serge Lutens Serge Noire | Midnight Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Cinnamon, Clove | Cinnamon, Clove |
| Heart notes | Oud, Patchouli | Oud, Patchouli |
| Base notes | Amber, Incense | Amber, Incense |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Midnight Oud tracks Serge Lutens Serge Noire through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Cinnamon, Clove, Oud, Patchouli, Amber. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midnight Oud a good Serge Lutens Serge Noire dupe?
- Yes — Midnight Oud overlaps Serge Lutens Serge Noire by about 87.2% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Cinnamon, Clove, Oud, Patchouli). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Midnight Oud smell like?
- It opens with Cinnamon, Clove, a heart of Oud, Patchouli, drying down to Amber, Incense — mirroring the Serge Lutens Serge Noire arc.
- How long does Midnight Oud last?
- As a eau de parfum, Midnight Oud gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Serge Lutens Serge Noire.
- How much cheaper is it than Serge Lutens Serge Noire?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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