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VOYAGES IMAGINAIRES
LA COULEUR DE LA NUIT
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$205
Description
La Couleur de la Nuit by Voyages Imaginaires invites you on a mysterious evening stroll through an Asian city, where red lanterns cast enigmatic shadows on wet sidewalks, evoking the chiaroscuro elegance of a Wong Kar-wai film. This fragrance masterfully balances tension between luminous and dark elements. It opens with the aromatic freshness of young lavender, which then gracefully transitions into the elegant floral nuances of rose geranium, all while a warm, woody fir balsam emerges. The scent ultimately settles into a bewitching sweetness, grounded by a rich, dark patchouli and a voluptuous vanilla, creating a truly unique and evolving experience. Perfumers: Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal.
Scent Profile
Chypre
Aromatic
FougèRe
Woody
Amber
Green
Vanilla
Notes
Top Notes
LavenderMiddle Notes
Geranium
RoseFir Balsam
Base Notes
Patchouli
VanillaAbout VOYAGES IMAGINAIRES
Voyages Imaginaires is a French perfume house founded in 2020 by Camille Goutal, daughter of Annick Goutal, and perfumer Isabelle Doyen, who share a passion for natural materials and shun synthetic molecules to craft 100% natural fragrances that evolve uniquely on each skin. Inspired by real or imaginary voyages, their award-winning scents evoke emotions, memories, and introspection through poetic journeys blending clarity, wearability, and artistry with sustainable, eco-friendly practices. What sets them apart is their restricted palette of raw natural ingredients, creating elegant, sophisticated perfumes that unlock the subconscious and re-enchant life with daring and whim.
Perfumer
Isabelle Doyen
Isabelle Doyen is a French perfumer celebrated for her poetic, nature-inspired compositions and long-standing collaboration with Annick Goutal. Trained in biology before studying perfumery, she has crafted many of the house’s most beloved fragrances and later co-created scents for LesNez and Voyage à Paris, known for her delicate balance of emotion, clarity, and timeless French elegance.
Reviews
3.0
Average2 reviews
Ministry of Scent
3.0/5 • 2 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often describe La Couleur de la Nuit as a distinctive dark fougère, where the interplay of lavender and vanilla creates a lasting impression. It's appreciated for its unique and evolving character, offering an unexpected olfactory journey.
Pros
Performance excellence: Reviewers note moderate projection for about two hours and a longevity of 7 to 8 hours, becoming a skin scent around the six-hour mark.
Quality composition: The fragrance is praised for its unique and unexpected olfactory experience, crafted with 100% natural ingredients and organic alcohol.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some find the fragrance to be quite powerful, suggesting it might be overwhelming for certain preferences or situations.
Situational drawback: Due to its intensity, it's sometimes recommended for very cold weather or outdoor wear.
Comparisons
Similar to older Goutal scents: Reviewers have pondered its similarity to older Goutal fragrances.
Reminds reviewers of barbershop scents: Its prominent lavender and geranium profile has led some to question if it leans towards a barbershop style.
Vibe & Emotions
Mysterious night: Evokes a mysterious night walk through an Asian city, with a dark, damp atmosphere and chiaroscuro elegance, reminiscent of a Wong Kar-wai film.
Specific mood: Creates a specific mood, offering a unique and unexpected sensory journey.
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