Terry de Gunzburg 2014 EDP

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Rouge Nocturne

by Michel Almairac

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Terry de Gunzburg Rouge Nocturne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Michel Almairac. Rouge Nocturne opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Terry de Gunzburg's Rouge Nocturne carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive yet intimate rose-patchouli, Rouge Nocturne aims for dark romance but delivers a 'your-skin-but-better' vibe. It's a gorgeous scent, if you can get past the lack of projection and accept it as a personal pleasure.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Rouge Nocturne Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Allas listed
Rose67%
Patchouli33%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Patchouli50%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The romantic, intimate nature of the scent, often described as a 'skin scent', makes it perfect for date nights. It's too refined for casual daytime use and definitely not suitable for sport.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Rouge Nocturne opens with a fresh, slightly spicy blast of rose, quickly settling into a deeply powdery, almost cosmetic accord. The Turkish red rose, rich and velvety, is balanced by an amber-tinged patchouli that's surprisingly clean rather than earthy. There's a subtle sweetness, almost like raspberry jam, and a lingering touch of vintage lipstick. This isn't a loud, in-your-face rose; it's a refined, cozy, and intimately alluring scent.

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