Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum vs Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Vol de Nuit

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1933	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

Nanshe

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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 - Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Nanshe is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that promises sophistication but occasionally delivers 'old lady' or even 'sweaty ass and damp socks'. It's unique, for sure, but definitely not a safe blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	12%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	2%	5%
Green	11%	10%
Sweet	18%	19%
Warm	8%	10%
Woody	10%	9%
Earthy	13%	9%
Animalic	5%	6%
Fresh	15%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Vol de Nuit EdP

Nanshe EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 13% vs 20%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Carrot Seeds 31% Cardamom 28% Yuzu 21%

Shared Notes

Rose 11% vs 26%

Jasmine 10% vs 15%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Iris 19% Aldehydes 16% Vanilla 15% Violet 14% Carnation 13%

Only in Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Floral 23% Melon 18% Ylang-Ylang 17%

Shared Notes

Orris 22% vs 22%

Sandalwood 18% vs 16%

Musk 15% vs 17%

Only in Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 25% Spicy 18%

Only in Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Powdery 27% Patchouli 16%

Accords

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum Nanshe Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

89%

Iris

50%

80%

Green

77%

Earthy

76%

Woody

56%

68%

Citrus

45%

65%

Aromatic

64%

Mossy

63%

Violet Floral

61%

Floral

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

Musky

52%

Rose

51%

Powdery shared

100%

Iris shared

89%

50%

Green

80%

Earthy

77%

Woody shared

76%

56%

Citrus shared

68%

45%

Aromatic

65%

Mossy

64%

Violet Floral

63%

Floral shared

61%

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

Musky

52%

Rose

51%

Performance

Vol de Nuit Eau de Parfum Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

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.

Nanshe Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its potent performance and distinctive powdery-floral character make it a bold choice. While some find it office-appropriate, others might consider it too intense. It shines brightest where elegance is welcome, rather than casual or sporty settings.