169 community ratings

Reine de Nuit

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.0/ 10

Community score
169 ratings

Byredo Reine de Nuit is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, spicy character with sweet, fruity and smoky shades, and suits evenings and cooler seasons.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 148 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Smoky

What does Reine de Nuit smell like?

It opens with saffron and blackcurrant, spice and tart fruit arriving together. In the heart, rose and frankincense take over, and the floral side softens into a smoky, resinous feel. Ambrette seed and patchouli lay a woody, oriental base underneath.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. More voters call it feminine, though a good share find it masculine. Novellista Saffron Whisper and Louis Vuitton Nouveau Monde have a close profile.