Ylang-YlangOpens with
SandalwoodHeart
AmberDries down to
Also asExtrait de Parfum · 1922 →
Ernest DaltroffThe nose · 26 fragrances · also made Nuit de Noel Extrait de Parfum (1922)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Caron · Sold as feminine
Nuit de Noel
The quiet intimacy of a winter evening spent around a crackling fireplace, where the scent of warm woods and sweet flowers fills the room.
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60%Similar accords, often for lessHajar · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Nuit de Noel by Caron was launched in 1922 and created by the legendary perfumer Ernest Daltroff. This Oriental Floral fragrance encapsulates the warmth and richness of a winter night, with its complex blend of woody, mossy, and sweet notes. The composition opens with the bright floral bouquet of ylang-ylang and tincture of rose, before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and sandalwood that adds depth and complexity. Oak moss and amber provide an earthy, powdery base that lingers long after the initial notes have faded.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a lasting effect. The fragrance has a rich base that blooms over time, so it’s best to let it develop naturally without layering too heavily at once. This scent is perfect for cooler evenings when you want something warm and enveloping.
Fig. 01 — Nuit de Noel, Caron
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Ernest Daltroff
The founder who built Caron on memoryErnest Daltroff was a French perfumer born in 1867 who founded Parfums Caron in 1904, after a childhood fascination sparked by his mother's habit of dabbing perfume behind his ears at bedtime.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 8%.