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Perfumes like Serge Noire

Serge Lutens Serge Noire is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Cumin, clove and incense, a black wool cloak. Notes: cumin, clove, incense, ebony, amber, cinnamon. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter.

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1. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Absolue Pour le Soir

   Honey, incense and cumin, an opulent evening. Shares incense, cumin with Serge Noire.

   Notes: honey, incense, benzoin, cumin, rose, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Vetiver 46

   Smoky vetiver with incense, clove and pepper, dark and resinous. Shares incense, clove with Serge Noire.

   Notes: vetiver, incense, labdanum, clove, pepper · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   34 Boulevard Saint Germain

   Cinnamon, clove and blackcurrant, the warm Diptyque shop in Paris. Shares cinnamon, clove, amber with Serge Noire.

   Notes: blackcurrant, cinnamon, clove, rose, cedar, amber · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. ArquisteNicheUnisex€€€
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   Anima Dulcis

   Cocoa, chili and vanilla in a Mexican convent kitchen. Shares cinnamon, cumin with Serge Noire.

   Notes: cocoa, chili, vanilla, cinnamon, cumin, jasmine · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Epic Woman

   Cinnamon, rose and smoky tea on a silk road journey. Shares cinnamon, incense with Serge Noire.

   Notes: cinnamon, rose, oud, incense, smoky tea · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
6. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Musc Ravageur

   Cinnamon, vanilla and musk on warm skin, seductive and cosy. Shares cinnamon, clove with Serge Noire.

   Notes: lavender, bergamot, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Anubis

   Incense, saffron and leather in an Egyptian tomb, dark and ritual. Shares incense with Serge Noire.

   Notes: incense, saffron, leather, jasmine, labdanum, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. Histoires de ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Ambre 114

   Amber with spices and vanilla, warm and enveloping. Shares amber, cinnamon with Serge Noire.

   Notes: amber, spices, vanilla, woods, cinnamon, benzoin · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.