WS-R-1985

La Nuit

1985Men

animalic up front, then woody, settling into mossy.

La Nuit by Rabanne is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. La Nuit was launched in 1985. La Nuit was created by Rosendo Mateu and Jean Guichard. Top notes are Artemisia, Basil, Tangerine, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are White Honey, Rose, Jasmine, Peach and Pepper; base notes are…

animalic woody mossy musky

Noses: Rosendo Mateu · Jean Guichard

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Artemisia, Basil, Tangerine, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
White Honey, Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Pepper
Drydown· 6h+
Civetta, oak moss, Leather, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes, Virginia Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

96%

73%

72%

70%

70%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall39%Winter39%Spring12%Summer10%Night77%Day23%Wears unisex46%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best date night perfumes — Community votes lean evening wear.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Rabanne picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does La Nuit smell like?

animalic up front, then woody, settling into mossy. Dominant accords: animalic, woody, mossy.

What notes are in La Nuit?

Top: Artemisia, Basil, Tangerine, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon. Heart: White Honey, Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Pepper. Base: Civetta, oak moss, Leather, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes, Virginia Cedar.

How long does La Nuit last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is La Nuit loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is La Nuit best for?

Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for La Nuit?

Night wear leads at 77%. Day is a secondary pick at 23%.

Is La Nuit for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 46% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made La Nuit?

Composed by Rosendo Mateu and Jean Guichard. Released in 1985.