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Vol de Nuit Extract
The quiet confidence of an afternoon in a sunlit room, where the scent of blooming flowers is balanced by the subtle warmth of spices and powders.
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Vol de Nuit ExtractPremium · $100–250
46%Similar accords, often for lessZen Original · ShiseidoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 16 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1933 by Jacques Guerlain for the legendary French perfume house, Vol de Nuit Extract is a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of its time. The composition opens with green and aromatic notes, giving way to a heart of yellow florals and rose, before settling into a base of warm spices and powdery accords. This fragrance exemplifies Guerlain's tradition of using luxurious materials while innovating with synthetic components, making it a lasting classic.
Given its long-lasting nature, one or two sprays are sufficient. The fragrance develops gradually on skin, so it's best to apply early in the day for maximum impact. Its moderate sillage makes it suitable for a range of occasions, from an office meeting to an evening out.
Fig. 01 — Vol de Nuit Extract, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
The Vol de Nuit line
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The originalVol de Nuit ExtractGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Shiseido · 1964Zen OriginalShares 6 of its 16 notes$40–100★ 4.20 (451)
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Adds citrus, woody and patchouli; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 79%, disliked or hated by 3%.