BDK Parfums 2019 EDP

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Nuit De Sable

by Marie Schnirer

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BDK Parfums Nuit De Sable is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Marie Schnirer. Nuit De Sable opens with Sandalwood, Cardamom, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Pebbles and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, and Ambroxan. BDK Parfums's Nuit De Sable carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Nuit De Sable is a proper love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. BDK tried to bottle a desert night and for some, it worked a treat - warm, spicy, and evocative. For others, it’s a jarring mess of unpleasant notes. Definitely one to try before you buy, unless you fancy a gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
Nuit De Sable Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Pebbles45%

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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and warm, spicy accords make it less suitable for casual office wear, but perfect for a date night or formal evening out. The exotic and sensual profile is often described as 'sexy' by reviewers, hinting at its romantic potential, especially in cooler weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

About

Imagine the arid embrace of a desert night, rendered in scent. This one kicks off with a potent swirl of warm, fresh spices - think cardamom and nutmeg - mingling with creamy sandalwood. A dry, slightly powdery rose then weaves through, reminiscent of parched petals and sun-baked earth. The base settles into a musky, ambery warmth, carried by ambroxan and sweet tonka, evoking a sense of mineralic sand underfoot.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 August


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