Serge Lutens Bapteme du Feu Eau de Parfum

This perfume is a work of art and my favorite for years. I adore it with all my heart and I am very happy to be acquainted with it. It is a scent of fairy tales and gothic Christmas. I recommend it to those who love castoreum in perfumery.

This is my personal perfume nightmare. I can't stand it even for half an hour. I didn't buy it here, thank goodness it was just a small sample. In short, it definitely doesn't smell like anything you or anyone in your circle would have (unless they're perfume enthusiasts). There are no edible motives as many people write, no ginger, only gunpowder, castoreum, mulled wine with lots of cloves, and a sense of unease. It literally makes me feel nauseous. By the way, if you're not familiar with castoreum, I highly recommend getting acquainted with it through small samples.

For me, this fragrance is perfect for creating a New Year's atmosphere. It serves this purpose exceptionally well. The scent captures the stereotypical representation of New Year: mulled wine, gingerbread, and orange. However, it remains wearable, beautiful, and unique. I definitely recommend it, but in my opinion, it is most appropriate in December and January. So, feel free to go for a smaller size.

Today I received my long-awaited little bottle, and I am very happy that it is in the old design. I would like to thank Makeup for giving me the opportunity to purchase such a work of art at a reasonable price.

The bottle I received is from the 2016 version (not the one shown in the picture), and I am extremely happy about it. I checked the batch code and indeed it corresponds to the year 2016.