Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle Vol de Nuit
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1933 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Tapis Volant Eau de Parfum bottle Tapis Volant

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vol de Nuit
Vol de Nuit is Guerlain's most cerebral classic. It's a complex, melancholic beauty and a true experience, though the modern EDT's whisper-soft presence means you'll spend more time chasing the scent than wearing it.
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Our Verdict - Tapis Volant
This one's a chameleon - a polarizing iris at first, but give it time, and you'll uncover a sophisticated, clean, and unexpectedly cozy fragrance that smells like quiet luxury. Just be ready for the ride, as some find the opening off-putting.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 10%
Floral 31% 24%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 18% 16%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 10% 17%
Earthy 13% 9%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vol de Nuit EdP
Tapis Volant EdP

Notes

Accords

Vol de Nuit Tapis Volant
100%
Powdery
95%
89%
Iris
100%
76%
Woody
88%
80%
Green
77%
Earthy
58%
68%
Citrus
65%
Aromatic
63%
Violet Floral
65%
64%
Mossy
61%
Floral
50%
Powdery shared
100%
95%
Iris shared
89%
100%
Woody shared
76%
88%
80%
Earthy shared
77%
58%
68%
65%
Violet Floral shared
63%
65%
64%
Floral shared
61%
50%

Performance

Vol de Nuit Tapis Volant
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vol de Nuit

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated fougère and powdery iris accords make it ideal for formal settings or a refined date. However, its often-reported soft sillage makes it less suitable for casual or high-energy sports contexts, though perfect for an understated office presence if you reapply.

Tapis Volant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, soft character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, offering an inoffensive elegance. While unique, it might be a bit too understated for a formal event and definitely not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Iris, Powdery, Woody accords and Spicy, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vol de Nuit
Tapis Volant
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