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Guerlain · 1933

Vol de Nuit

FeminineBy Jacques GuerlainRated 4.4/5 · 2,316 reviews

galbanum · narcissus · bergamot

Vol de Nuit opens on green galbanum and citrus, then iris and powder take over. At its heart, violet and Indonesian carnation melt into a soft vanilla. The base of sandalwood and oakmoss stays quiet, made for autumn evenings when you want a hushed trail.

Vol de Nuit bottle by Guerlain

At a glance

House
Guerlain
Family
Powdery
Main accords
Powdery, Iris, Green, Earthy, Woody, Citrus, Aromatic
Top notes
Galbanum, Narcissus, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin Orange
Heart notes
Iris, Narcissus, Aldehydes, Vanilla, Violet, Indonesian Carnation, Rose, Jasmine
Base notes
Oakmoss, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Spices, Musk
Launched
1933
Perfumer
Jacques Guerlain
Gender
Feminine
Rating
4.4/5 · 2,316 reviews

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Galbanum, Narcissus, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin Orange.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Iris, Narcissus, Aldehydes, Vanilla, Violet, Indonesian Carnation, Rose, Jasmine.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Oakmoss, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Spices, Musk.

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Its moodboard

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Its character

Powdery, iris, green.

  • Powdery — dominant
  • Iris — dominant
  • Green — dominant
  • Earthy — strong
  • Woody — strong
  • Citrus — strong
  • Aromatic — strong
4.4

Community rating

out of 5 · 2,316 reviews

Composed by Jacques Guerlain.

Questions

What people ask.

What does Vol de Nuit smell like?

Main accords: powdery, iris, and green. Top notes of galbanum, narcissus, bergamot, and orange blossom. A heart of iris, narcissus, aldehydes, and vanilla. A base of oakmoss, orris root, sandalwood, and spices.

Who created Vol de Nuit?

It was composed by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain in 1933.

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