Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum vs L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Vol de Nuit

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1933	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

L'Attesa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

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 - L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

This perfume is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it iris. For some, it's a breathtaking luxury, a signature scent that conjures high-class elegance. For others, it's a harsh, waxy, or even sickly experience. Clearly, a true iris fan's scent test is required.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	17%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	2%	9%
Green	11%	5%
Sweet	18%	14%
Warm	8%	4%
Woody	10%	15%
Earthy	13%	18%
Animalic	5%	12%
Fresh	15%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Vol de Nuit EdP

L'Attesa EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 13% vs 31%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 22% Narcissus 18% Orange Blossom 13% Lemon 12% Orange 12% Mandarin 11%

Only in L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Champagne Rosé 38% Neroli 30%

Shared Notes

Iris 18% vs 33%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Aldehydes 16% Vanilla 15% Violet 14% Carnation 13% Rose 11% Jasmine 11%

Only in L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Orris 32% Ylang-Ylang 18% Tuberose 17%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 24% vs 33%

Sandalwood 18% vs 28%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Orris 22% Spicy 18% Musk 16%

Only in L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Leather 38%

Accords

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

79%

89%

Iris

100%

80%

Green

77%

Earthy

70%

76%

Woody

65%

68%

Citrus

56%

65%

Aromatic

64%

Mossy

47%

63%

Violet Floral

48%

61%

Floral

Leather

52%

Champagne

46%

Powdery shared

100%

79%

Iris shared

89%

100%

Green

80%

Earthy shared

77%

70%

Woody shared

76%

65%

Citrus shared

68%

56%

Aromatic

65%

Mossy shared

64%

47%

Violet Floral shared

63%

48%

Floral

61%

Leather

52%

Champagne

46%

Performance

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

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.

L'Attesa Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and distinctive, luxurious profile make it a strong choice for formal events and romantic dates, where elegance is key. It's a bit too prominent and unique for regular office wear, and far too refined for casual or sport settings.