Chloé 2024 EDP

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Orchidée de Minuit

by Cécile Matton , Mathieu Nardin

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Chloé Orchidée de Minuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Cécile Matton and Mathieu Nardin. Orchidée de Minuit opens with Orchid, Clove, and Rum, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Benzoin, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Chloé's Orchidée de Minuit carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive yet captivating amber-vanilla bomb. Some find it a boozy, sophisticated dream for evenings, while others recoil from its intense, dark opening and find it too heavy or even nauseating. Definitely try it before you buy it, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Orchidée de Minuit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, boozy, and warm spicy character, often described as 'intense' and 'heavy', makes it unsuitable for professional or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. The opulent amber and vanilla scream date night or formal evening events, with many reviewers explicitly recommending it for such occasions.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

This Chloé creation opens with a heady, boozy hit of rum and warm clove, intertwined with a phantom orchid note. As it settles, a rich, sweet vanilla emerges, draped in balsams of styrax and benzoin, adding a powdery, almost caramelised depth. The base lingers with a dark, earthy patchouli wrapped in soft musk, creating a luxurious and enduring amber-floral embrace.

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