Fleurs de Citronnier

Fleurs de Citronnier by Serge Lutens is a delicate, clean citrus-floral scent centered on lemon blossom, neroli, and honeyed musk. It evokes a fresh, powdery skin scent that feels almost like a breeze through a sunlit orchard—light, elegant, and understated. The opening is a bright, tart lemony burst that quickly softens into a floral-soft musk with powdery iris and subtle styrax. It’s not bold or long-lasting, with moderate longevity and intimate sillage, making it ideal for warm weather or a subtle daily spritz. Some appreciate its naturalistic, quiet beauty, while others note a sharp, astringent musk that can feel cheap or fleeting. The reformulation in the newer clear bottle version appears to have weakened the original's unique powdery-musk character, making it feel less distinctive and more forgettable. It performs best as a warm-season, day-time fragrance—ideal for spring and summer when it complements the lightness of skin and fabric. Its elegance lies in restraint rather than projection. While it lacks longevity and sillage, the scent lingers subtly, a soft memory of clean linen and blooming citrus. Some users enhance it by combining it with other Serge Lutens fragments like Datura Noir or Clair de Musc, or by layering with honey or beeswax to deepen its floral-musky essence. Some have found the perfume underpriced, while others find it overpriced given its moderate performance.