Acquired

Rabanne 1985 EDT

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La Nuit

by Rosendo Mateu , Jean Guichard

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Rabanne La Nuit is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985, created by Rosendo Mateu and Jean Guichard. La Nuit opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Basil, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Pepper, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Woody, Leather, Cedar, and Patchouli. Rabanne's La Nuit carries an Acquired verdict, a animalic-led wear.

La Nuit is a proper 80s powerhouse, divisive and not for the faint of heart. It's a heady, animalic chypre that screams sex and danger - definitely not a crowd-pleaser for modern tastes, but adored by those who dare.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Edgy
La Nuit Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its powerful sillage and longevity, combined with its animalic and rich chypre profile, make it entirely unsuitable for office or casual wear. This is a scent for intimate "nighty" occasions, seductive evenings, or formal events where a statement is desired.

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Opens with a flash of bright bergamot and tangerine, quickly deepened by herby basil and artemisia. The heart unfolds into a rich, honeyed rose and jasmine, spiced with pepper and a hint of peach. This floral-sweetness then gives way to a truly powerful base of earthy oakmoss, leathery notes, patchouli, and a bold, skanky civet, grounding the scent in animalic warmth.