Parfums Caron 1922 EDP

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Nuit de Noel

by Ernest Daltroff

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Parfums Caron Nuit de Noel is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1922, created by Ernest Daltroff. Nuit de Noel opens with Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Parfums Caron's Nuit de Noel carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Caron's Nuit de Noel is a divisive, gothic masterpiece. Expect a grand, somewhat challenging scent that some find enchanting and others, well, a bit musty. It's an acquired taste, but those who love it, really love it.
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  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Nuit de Noel Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ylang-Ylang43%
Rose35%
Jasmine22%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood50%
Oakmoss50%
Baseas listed
Amber58%
Musk42%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and old-world complexity make it too much for casual or office wear. It truly shines for formal evening events and romantic dates, where its vintage charm and depth can be fully appreciated.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

An opulent, vintage chypre. Nuit de Noel opens with a powerful aldehydic-floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang before settling into a deep, mossy heart. The journey culminates in a warm, resinous drydown featuring amber, musk, and a grounding sandalwood, with earthy oakmoss weaving throughout. It's rich, complex, and full of historical gravitas, reminiscent of an old-world elegance.

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