Serge Lutens 1993 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Rose de Nuit

by Gilles Romey

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Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1993, created by Gilles Romey. Rose de Nuit opens with Rose and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Beeswax and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Serge Lutens's Rose de Nuit carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your grandma's rose. Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit is a divisive, darkly captivating beast. Prepare for a rich, animalic rose that some find morbidly beautiful, others an off-putting relic. Definitely not a blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.
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Rose de Nuit Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose61%
Jasmine39%
Heartas listed
Beeswax55%
Apricot45%
Baseas listed
Musk42%
Amber30%
Sandalwood28%

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 winter and autumn, where the dark rose, beeswax, and animalic musk read rich and enveloping rather than heavy.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its complex, animalic nature and significant projection make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. This fragrance truly shines in intimate date settings or formal evening events where its dark, luxurious character 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Rose de Nuit opens with a profoundly dark and powdery rose, immediately hinting at something vintage and complex. Beeswax and a subtle apricot add a rich, slightly sweet, almost overripe fruitiness to the heart, while a deep blend of musk, sandalwood, and amber creates an animalic, woody, and resinous base. This isn't a fresh, clean floral; it's a moody, sultry rose that whispers of bygone eras.

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