Carolina Herrera 2015 EDP

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Nightfall Patchouli

by Christophe Raynaud

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Carolina Herrera Nightfall Patchouli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Christophe Raynaud. Nightfall Patchouli opens with Bergamot and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Benzoin. Carolina Herrera's Nightfall Patchouli carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Nightfall Patchouli is a captivating, sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser, but a 'patchouli' perfume it ain't. It's a gorgeous scent but divisive on whether it lives up to its name or its hefty price tag. Go for the dupe if you're on a budget.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
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Nightfall Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Labdanum53%
Bergamot47%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon48%
Iris27%
Rose25%
Baseas listed
Patchouli67%
Benzoin33%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and elegant, warm character make it versatile for both office and formal settings, while its sensual sweetness shines on a date. Its wearability is a highlight, making it suitable for casual wear as well, 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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a fleeting, bright bergamot that quickly gives way to labdanum's rich, resinous warmth. The heart unfolds with a sweet, rosy iris, beautifully spiced by cinnamon. As it settles, a clean, almost chocolatey patchouli emerges, softened by the creamy, vanilla-like benzoin, culminating in a mysterious, warm and inviting drydown.

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