Avon 2011 EDP

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Christian Lacroix Nuit

by Carlos Benaïm

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Avon Christian Lacroix Nuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Carlos Benaïm. Christian Lacroix Nuit opens with Bergamot, Neroli, and Honeysuckle, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Incense. Avon's Christian Lacroix Nuit carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Avon outlier is a fascinating blend of designer aspirations and budget reality, polarising wearers between adoration and outright disdain. Expect a dark, fruity floral with a smoky depth that punches above its price point - if it works on your skin.
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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
Christian Lacroix Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Woody Notes23%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and often decent longevity make it suitable for evenings and dates, where its mysterious charm can shine. While too heavy for office or sport, its woody-floral and smoky character can lend an intriguing edge to formal occasions, balancing its sweetness.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

Christian Lacroix Nuit opens with a juicy burst of bergamot and honeysuckle before dropping into a heady heart of jasmine and tuberose. The real show, however, is the rich, smoky base of amber and incense, undercut by woody notes and a clean musk, creating a 'purple berry' illusion despite no such notes being present. It transforms from a sweet floral into a dense, mysterious aura, with the incense lending an almost sacred, contemplative quality.

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