Jean-Louis Scherrer 1994 EDT

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Nuits Indiennes (Indian Nights)

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Jean-Louis Scherrer Nuits Indiennes (Indian Nights) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Nuits Indiennes (Indian Nights) opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Jean-Louis Scherrer's Nuits Indiennes (Indian Nights) carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a rich, complex oriental that punches well above its weight. It's a shame it's discontinued, but if you can find a vintage bottle, snap it up. Warm, spicy, and perfectly balanced, it's a classy scent for those who appreciate true depth.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Nuits Indiennes (Indian Nights) 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance is long-lasting and moderate in sillage, making it a strong contender for dates and formal events without being overwhelming. Its warm, sophisticated oriental character, highlighted by notes like amber and civet, is less suited for casual or sporty settings, and might be a bit much for a typical office environment.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Nuits Indiennes opens with a fleeting burst of sparkling aldehydes and stewed fruits, especially a soft peach. Soon, a voluptuous heart of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and lilac emerges, providing a plush, inviting floral bouquet. The magic truly unfolds in the dry down, where a comforting blanket of benzoin and vanilla mingles with warm amber, cedar, and a subtle, alluring hint of civet, creating an incredibly elegant and sophisticated aura.

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