Nuit de Longchamp Lubin 2008 Eau de Parfum

When I ordered this sample, I had imagined something much spicier. Upon smelling it, I already missed the listed cardamom; I cannot detect it. However, I really like Nuit de Longchamp despite my misjudgment. It is a bright chypre fragrance, and according to the description from ALzD, Jeannine Mongin, who has been working for Lubin since 1952, was specifically contacted for its reissue. Now, while I am not familiar with the perfume from 1934, what I have in my hands can certainly be appreciated, or rather, smelled.

The top note strikes me as spicy-floral and distinctly cool, but not citrusy. Then, a dry soapy quality develops, which I really like; however, it seems soft rather than blunt due to the iris and gorse, and it appears very elegant because of the rose.

The transition to the base is remarkably smooth, and at some point, the floral aspect completely disappears, making way for an astonishingly soft chypre note that is bright and almost velvety. I find the longevity to be quite impressive. Such bright, soapy scents usually fade much faster on my skin.

The overall impression is very understated-elegant for me. Somehow, the fragrance reminds me of Nina Ricci's classic L`Air du Temps. I also have the impression that this fragrance can be suitable for all occasions depending on the dosage. Applied generously, it fits flowing fabrics and grand appearances, and when applied delicately, it can certainly serve as an elegant business scent.

Nuit de Longchamp is not a fragrance I want to save up for. But I would be very happy to receive it as a gift, and I would wear it. Yes, I’m glad I got to know it.