Majda Bekkali 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Tendre est la Nuit

by Delphine Thierry

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Majda Bekkali Tendre est la Nuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Delphine Thierry. Tendre est la Nuit opens with Carrot Seeds, Immortelle, Ambrette, and Cabreuva, settles into a heart of Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Benzoin, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Castoreum. Majda Bekkali's Tendre est la Nuit carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This fragrance is polarising - some find it complex and sensual, a true niche masterpiece. Others are left cold by its strong patchouli and animalic notes, calling it "weird" or "sweaty". Expect a journey, but maybe not a crowd-pleaser.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Tendre est la Nuit 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its eternal longevity and strong, complex notes make it too overpowering for office wear, but perfect for dates and formal evenings where a bold statement is desired. The dark, sensual character is less suited for casual or sporty settings.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Tendre est la Nuit opens with an intriguing blend of earthy carrot seeds and warm immortelle, quickly spiced by a potent hit of pepper and Sichuan pepper. The heart deepens with rich benzoin, leading into a mysterious base of smoky incense and prominent leather. Animalic undertones of castoreum weave through the dark, mossy patchouli, creating a complex and shadowy aroma that evokes an ancient library or a hidden forest.

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