Vol de Nuit by Guerlain
Women 1933
Description
Vol de Nuit by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1933, this composition was created by Jacques Guerlain. The top notes reveal galbanum, narcissus, bergamot, orange blossom, lemon, orange and mandarin. The heart unfolds iris, narcissus, aldehydes, vanilla, violet, Indonesian carnation, rose and jasmine. The base settles on oakmoss, lily root, sandalwood, spices and musk.
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About Vol de Nuit
Vol de Nuit by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for women. Launched in 1933, this composition was created by Jacques Guerlain. The top notes reveal galbanum, narcissus, bergamot, orange blossom, lemon, orange and mandarin. The heart unfolds iris, narcissus, aldehydes, vanilla, violet, Indonesian carnation, rose and jasmine. The base settles on oakmoss, lily root, sandalwood, spices and musk.
Green, herbal and fougère Flowers White flowers Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
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Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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Cherchezlafemme
Brilliant. Discreet, dreamy, classy, slightly elusive, intimate and reserved. Opens with fresh, masculine notes, but that lasts only a minute; then comes the wonder of iris, with plenty of rose, narcissus, lily root and musk, which is what really grabs me. It’s similar to Shalimar EDT but less oriental, and I even prefer it to Vol de Nuit. Ideal for any season, more daytime but perfect for an evening date. PS: it’s halfway between Shalimar EDT and Chanel No. 19. Very little resemblance to L’Heure Bleue or Miss Dior Original. I’ve tried the Bee bottle (EDT) and the only drawback is that it doesn’t last long, about three hours.
Cherchezlafemme
Brilliant. Discreet, dreamy, classy, a little elusive, intimate, and reserved. It opens with fresh, masculine notes, but that lasts only a minute; then comes the marvel of iris, with lots of rose, narcissus, lily root, and musk, which is what really takes my fancy. It resembles Shalimar EDT but is less oriental, and I actually prefer it to Vol de Nuit. Ideal for any season, more daytime-appropriate but perfect for a date at dusk. PS: It sits halfway between Shalimar EDT and Chanel No. 19. It bears very little resemblance to L’Heure Bleue or Miss Dior Original. I’ve tried the Bee bottle (EDT), and the only drawback is that it doesn’t last long, around three hours.
Cosmoloid
Fantastic Guerlain perfume, halfway between chypre and oriental. It’s a woody scent where the base woods dominate, especially sandalwood. Powdery flowers, violet, iris and jasmine. Despite changes to the formula, such as the use of narcissus and animal tinctures, Vol de Nuit has not lost its richness or its character as a great perfume, just like its sibling L’Heure Bleue. Masculine, warm and not dry. Resinous (unlike Shalimar) and ambered, playing very well with the heart flowers. I recommend it if you like sandalwood. The Eau de Toilette works perfectly. Best regards.
Cosmoloid
Fantastic Guerlain perfume, sitting halfway between chypre and oriental. It’s a woody scent where the base woods dominate, especially sandalwood. Powdery flowers, violet, iris, and jasmine. Despite formula changes, such as the addition of narcissus and animalic tinctures, Vol de Nuit has not lost its richness or its character as a great fragrance, just like its sibling L’Heure Bleue. Masculine, warm, and not dry at all. Resinous (unlike Shalimar) and ambered, playing wonderfully with the heart flowers. I recommend it if you like sandalwood. The Eau de Toilette performs more than adequately. Best regards.
daVide
Chypre, unisex (for today’s perfumery I’d say even masculine) and energy, life, drive, impetus, revitalising, courage… tremendous.
daVide
Chypre, unisex (for today’s perfumery, I’d even say masculine), and energy, life, drive, impetus, revitalising, courage… tremendous.
Portrait of a lady
Vol de Nuit is a perfume like many others from Guerlain. By that I mean it has a nothing-simple aroma, with many notes, etc. I tried it a few years ago and must say I found it somewhat masculine for a feminine perfume. I appreciated it as quite woody and green. Its peculiar aroma captivated me. I’ve proven that Guerlain perfumes have a special ‘mystique’. They take us to specific moments, etc. This honestly doesn’t happen with current perfumery, with few exceptions. I don’t remember the projection very well, but the longevity exceeded the average. It seems very suitable for women with strong character. Another Guerlain classic that we hope will continue to maintain its status for many more years to come.