Elie Saab 2016 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Nuit Noor

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Elie Saab Nuit Noor is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Nuit Noor opens with Spicy Notes and Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Incense. Elie Saab's Nuit Noor carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast of a fragrance. For some, it's a 'beast mode' masterpiece - dark, mysterious, and effortlessly elegant. Others find it harsh, unrefined, or even 'bug spray'. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Nuit Noor Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper33%
Spicy Notes33%
Heartas listed
Honey33%
Rose33%
Ylang-Ylang33%
Baseas listed
Incense33%
Patchouli33%
Woody Notes33%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, dark character make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. It's a perfect fit for intimate date nights and elegant formal events, where its luxurious warmth and mystery can truly shine.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Nuit Noor opens with a bold, almost earthy kick of patchouli and warm pepper, quickly joined by rich, sweet honey and deep woody notes. As it settles, a dark, resinous incense weaves through a luxurious rose and a hint of exotic ylang-ylang, creating a complex, opulent aroma. It's a journey from shadowy woods to a subtly sweet, spicy floral heart.

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