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Caron · Sold as feminine
Nocturnes de Caron
The gentle hum of a city at night, where the soft glow of streetlights mixes with the subtle scent of flowers and warm woods.
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Nocturnes de CaronPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessL'Air du Temps À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1981 by Caron, Nocturnes de Caron is a floral aldehyde fragrance for women crafted by perfumer Gerard Lefort. This composition opens with the crisp freshness of aldehydes and citrus notes like neroli and orange, before transitioning into a heart of white florals such as tuberose and jasmine. The base layers of vetyver, sandalwood, and musk create a warm, enveloping finish that feels both modern and lasting. Nocturnes de Caron captures the essence of French elegance with its delicate balance between freshness and richness.
Apply Nocturnes de Caron in light layers to allow its delicate notes to unfold gradually. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle before venturing out for a night on the town.
Fig. 01 — Nocturnes de Caron, Caron
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Gerard Lefort
Gerard Lefort is a perfumer who has created fragrances in collaboration with the House of Caron.
The Nocturnes de Caron line
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Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 15%.