La Nuit Tombee
“La Nuit Tombée by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, amber composition with a smoky undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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La Nuit Tombee, launched by Serge Lutens in 2026, is a richly layered Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of the night's descent. The composition opens with smoky and earthy accords that evoke the quiet intensity of twilight, leading into a warm spicy heart that adds depth and complexity. The base notes of patchouli and balsamic elements create an enveloping warmth, grounding the scent in a sense of mystery and charm.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply La Nuit Tombee in light layers to let its smoky and earthy notes unfold gradually. The base notes are slow to bloom, so a second application after an hour will enhance the overall warmth and depth.
Serge Lutens
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances · French
Evoking a fragment of amber resin picked up by Serge Lutens during a wander through the souks of Marrakech, which lay forgotten for years inside a thuja wood box, this perfume marks a return to a focus on the identity and authenticity of unique ingredients. An amber eau de parfum with notes of vanilla and patchouli. Royal! "This fragrance is not an Oriental, but an Arab and a Lutens. That being the case, don't expect it to fit in. The point of departure was a scented wax, found in a souk and long forgotten in a wooden box. The amber only became sultanesque after I reworked the composition using cistus, an herb that sticks to the fingers like tar, then added an overtone that nobody had ever dreamed of: vanilla." Serge Lutens An eaux de parfums line created by Serge Lutens in his own image. Minimalist, straight lined, angular and uncompromising, each of these bottles with their refined style reflects the exacting nature and character of their creator. A sobriety which enhances a perfumery with character. In his now iconic olfactory creations, Serge Lutens has for over 20 years been marking eaux de parfums that have become legendary. From “Féminité du bois”, to “Ambre sultan” and “La fille de Berlin”, each fragrance tells their own exceptional story and has their own unique olfactory signature. Perhaps even yours?
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when twilight deepens into night — where shadows grow longer and the air is thick with warmth, smoke, and the promise of secrets.
Fig. 01 — La Nuit Tombee, Serge Lutens
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