House of Sillage 2012 Parfum

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Nouez Moi

by Mark Buxton

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House of Sillage Nouez Moi is a Parfum launched in 2012, created by Mark Buxton. Nouez Moi opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. House of Sillage's Nouez Moi carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it spicy rose chypre that's often compared to the original Bottega Veneta. If you want a more refined, luxurious, and longer-lasting take on that style, and you're willing to pay the premium, then this is for you. Otherwise, it might just smell like a 'musty spice cabinet'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Spicy
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Nouez Moi Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper62%
Bergamot38%
Heartas listed
Rose57%
Cardamom43%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it versatile for many occasions, though some find it a bit strong for daily office wear without light application. The 'classy' and 'elegant' feel, with its rich rose and patchouli, suits dates and formal events well, while still being comforting enough for casual wear.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Nouez Moi opens with a sharp, peppery kick from pink pepper and a bright, zesty bergamot. The heart introduces a rich, velvety rose, spiced with warm cardamom. As it dries down, a distinct, earthy patchouli emerges, anchoring the floral and spice notes with a sophisticated depth. Some also detect an unlisted leathery or suede nuance.

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