LabdanumOpens with
CinnamonHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Christophe RaynaudThe nose · 127 fragrances · also made L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Carolina Herrera · Sold as unisex
Nightfall Patchouli
The moment you step into a dimly lit room where the air is thick with patchouli and cinnamon, enveloping you in an aura of mystery and comfort.
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Nightfall PatchouliPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessTobacco Collection Unexpected Fresh Spicy · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 by Carolina Herrera and crafted by perfumer Christophe Raynaud, Nightfall Patchouli is a composition that balances warm spices with earthy patchouli. The fragrance opens with the brightness of bergamot and cinnamon before diving into deeper notes like iris and Bulgarian rose. At its core, it relies on rich labdanum and benzoin, which give way to a woody and balsamic base. This blend creates an atmosphere that is both grounding and enigmatic, perfect for those who appreciate complexity.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm, long-lasting scent that gradually reveals its layers. The top notes dissipate quickly, so a second application may be needed to fully experience the depth of the woody base.
Fig. 01 — Nightfall Patchouli, Carolina Herrera
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 5%.