Incense and vanilla steeped in elegance and refinement
I knew straight up it wouldn't be my kind of fragrance after seeing the notes on Parfumo, but I got offered a free sample so why not?
Dry spices at the start with a lovely peppery note and cloves. It has elegance, warmth and refinement. Soon starts to morph into a smoky incense, paired with a sweet, but well-contained, vanilla. It's soft, cozy, but also has that refinement and elegance Une Nuit Nomade is known for. It slowly starts to add some woodiness and as the vanilla recedes a bit, the incense and the woods become a bit stronger. It's spicy and dark, without being too much. What I enjoyed here is the fact that the scent is not to overpowering. It sits on your skin and radiates without ever feeling over-bearing and in-your-face.
I'm still not a fan of smoky fragrances and strong woody notes, so this one won't be making it into my collection, but I'm still glad I got to try a new release (free at that!).
