Perfume That Smells Like Serge Lutens Serge Noire
If you want a perfume that smells like Serge Lutens Serge Noire, Midnight Oud reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
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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