CardamomOpens with
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Fragrance Du Bois · Sold as unisex
Minuit et Demi
The intimate glow of a dimly lit room late at night, where the scent of warm spices and sweet caramel fills the air, creating an atmosphere of quiet intimacy.
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Minuit et DemiLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessChanging Constance · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 and crafted by Stéphane Bengana for Fragrance Du Bois, Minuit et Demi is a warm spicy Oriental fragrance that balances rich spices with sweet caramel and musky woods. The opening notes of cardamom and pimento provide an aromatic freshness, soon enveloped by the comforting warmth of caramel and vanilla. The heart introduces a subtle coffee note, adding depth to the sweetness before settling into a base of tobacco, cinnamon, musk, cashmeran, and woody accords that read as cozy yet mysterious.
Apply Minuit et Demi in two light sprays for optimal longevity. The aromatic top notes are fleeting but vibrant, while the base notes develop slowly over time to create a lasting warmth that is best experienced close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Minuit et Demi, Fragrance Du Bois
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Stéphane Bengana
Stéphane Bengana, from Clermont-Ferrand, France, knew from a young age he wanted to be a perfumer, earning a Master's in Chemistry and a DESS PhD in Perfumery at ISIPCA.
Designer Fragrance Du Bois
More from the house · founded 2012 · United Kingdom
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 15%.