Five O'Clock au Gingembre
Serge Lutens Five O'Clock au Gingembre is an eau de parfum that turns the familiar idea of an afternoon tea into something warmer and more intriguing. Its character is spicy and gourmand at heart, with a bright, green tea-like freshness giving way to a rich, honeyed sweetness that feels both comforting and slightly exotic.
The opening is lively and aromatic, with a citrus lift and a tea-leaf greenness that brightens the first impression. As it settles, warm spice takes the lead, with cinnamon and a peppery edge adding heat and depth. Beneath this, a honeyed sweetness and a soft amber warmth roll in, and a dry woody and patchouli base keeps the scent grounded. There is a faint suggestion of cacao in the drydown, adding a subtle, almost chocolatey richness without tipping into heaviness.
Moderate sillage means it sits comfortably close to the skin while still being noticed up close, and its moderate longevity suits a full day or an evening out. The mood is relaxed yet polished, making it a natural choice for professional settings, a night out, or casual days. Its warm, spiced character feels right across autumn and winter, though its tea-led freshness also lets it work in spring and summer.
Presented as an eau de parfum in a 100ml bottle from Serge Lutens, a French house that launched this fragrance in 2008.
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The Composition
Five O'Clock au Gingembre Eau de Parfum by Serge Lutens is structured with layered accords that give the composition both clarity and controlled depth. The structure feels deliberate rather than excessive, moving with balance from its initial impression into a more grounded and composed core.
The opening is defined by Tea, Bergamot , delivering brightness and immediate lift while establishing the tonal direction of the fragrance.
As it develops, the heart introduces Cinnamon, Candied Ginger , creating a more textured centre. The transition remains smooth, allowing each note to emerge without disrupting the overall balance of the structure.
The base settles into Black Pepper, Honey, Amber, Cocoa, Patchouli , providing cohesion and depth to the drydown while maintaining continuity with the freshness established in the opening.
Shaped with clarity and structural precision from first impression through to drydown. Crafted in France .
SELECTED FOR THE BOUTIQUE
This composition earns its place in the Boutique through its structure, clarity, and assured identity, reflecting Serge Lutens at a level that stands apart from the ordinary. Defined by warm spicy tones, it develops with measured progression and composure rather than excess. It wears with moderate longevity and moderate projection while maintaining balance and control. Introduced in 2008 and crafted in France , it is presented as Eau de Parfum.
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