Goutal 2003 EDT

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Les Nuits d'Hadrien

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Les Nuits d'Hadrien opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Caraway, Cypress, Ylang-Ylang, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Goutal's Les Nuits d'Hadrien carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive scent for sure: some find it a sublime citrus-meets-woods masterpiece, a 'make me happy' fragrance perfect for warm weather. Others, however, are put off by dominant, unusual notes like caraway or even 'dank, sour lemons'. Definitely a 'try before you buy', and don't expect it to hang around long.
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Les Nuits d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette 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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-reported poor longevity make it suitable for close-contact settings without overpowering. The fresh-warm balance means it's adaptable, but the sometimes-polarising herbal notes and subtle projection prevent it from being a universal crowd-pleasing formal choice.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Les Nuits d'Hadrien opens with a vibrant burst of zesty citrus - think bright tangerine and sharp lemon - quickly evolving into an aromatic heart. Here, crisp cypress and juniper blend with green basil and a peculiar hint of caraway, which some adore and others find challenging. The drydown settles into a warm, gently spiced amber with soft woods and a whisper of vanilla, making for an interesting, multi-faceted journey from fresh to subtly oriental.

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