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vKiloSmitha – :
A very dry balsamic vanilla that has intense tonka with a hint of incense and musk. Lovely.
Dimitrio83 – :
Sweetly resinous, a biiit smoky, mostly vanilla and tonka!
It has a delectable, creamy quality that I find terribly attractive. Moderate sillage but quite good longevity.
Nothing unique, but very wearable. It is sweeter than SDV and considerably less smoky, which I prefer.
However…
My favourite notes (vanilla, tonka, musc) are THERE and so well blended, but it hurts my heart that Nuit et Confidences is SO SWEET for the first hour. I wasn’t expecting it. I don’t dislike sweetness, but this is intense sweetness for quite some time.
I do wear it a fair amount, since the sweetness gradually dies down to tolerable levels after an hour or so, and continues to decrease after that.
kamgen – :
@Osmophor: SDV means “Spiritueuse Double Vanille” by Guerlain, is in the 1st place for “This perfume reminds me of …” even if IMHO it’s more a simpler and sweeter version of “Vanille Charnelle” / “Vanille Exquise” 😉
alex91 – :
Bergamot and slight sweet vanilla right at the start.
It’s very timid and even a bit boring but most importantly it’s safe and not ‘oranges or pungent herby leather aka billion’, so it kept me in
It then starts getting a little better the vanilla gets thicker and then you get some insence –
But yes the huge problem with this scent is, that it is definitely Spiritueses-lite xD
This has none of that moody, semi-boozy, incense-fruity nuances SDV gives you from barely over 10 minutes in, it was never going to be close to easy to replicate the Masterpiece.
But by just over an hour in, it reaches an almost plausible state of likeness to the Great work itself and along with the fact it’s well under half the price could actually sway some buyers, especially the female ones as this is definitely less ‘smoky’ / masculine than SDV
Good, but strictly in SDV’s very large shadow, it’s not to blame
My rating: 7/10
f1004 – :
I’m not getting champagne and sequins, but I am getting a LOT of vanilla and tonka. If that’s what you like, you’ll love this, but don’t expect anything more complex. I found it quite linear. Heavy, creamy, winter scent.
Sashka563 – :
A nice grown up vanilla/tonka gourmand. I say gourmand because it is quite sweet. I’m glad I didn’t blind buy! The incense is so low key it’s hard to detect. I do get some mock orange blossom but not much. I was hoping for a decent portion of incense or at least some spice. The sweetness eases off a bit but sadly not much else happens along its timeline
If you are nuts about a natural smelling vanilla then you will enjoy this. I like vanilla but this is so similar to my Van Cleef Arpels. I definitely see why folk see a similarity with Guerlain SDV.
Moderate sillage and moderate longevity.
Seregas – :
Nuit et Confidences has reminded me once again how much I adore Annick Goutal as a fragrance house. Her scents fit me perfectly, just like a glove. I have no doubt in my mind that her newest release Nuit et Confidences will weave its way into my collection sooner rather than later.
This fragrance is a stunning spicy vanilla scent which borders on the gourmand. It reminds me of Myrrhe Ardente from her oriental line with a sweeter, more vanillary nuance.
When I smelt Nuit et Confidences for the very first time I described it as being very ‘Christmasey’. It smelt like a boozy Christmas plum pudding drenched in vanilla custard. Thankfully this delectable gourmand twist is well-balanced by the additional black pepper and incense accords which keeps this fragrance from becoming too sweet.
I would most likely wear Nuit et Confidences during the cooler months, as its comforting, spicy aroma pairs nicely with burning logs on a fireplace and a cashmere sweater. I am super excited to find yet another Annick Goutal fragrance that appeals to my personal tastes, and a newer release at that. Nuit et Confidences is easily my favourite 2017 release thus far.
Zyyasre – :
Very beautiful scent, it exactly looks like Angélique Noire by Guerlain. Same sweet and creamy effect, I find this vanilla soft and gourmand.
zinger1 – :
Fragrance that reflects Paris, its nocturnal atmosphere, confidences and dusty secrets already seen in other fragrances.
A theme of the smell of expensive and glamorous makeup powders, already well treated by other perfumers.
Neither does the drying of musk with the smell of Teint de Neige give me anything new.
The fragrance smells good, is well made, projects and lasts well, but no, lately Goutal bored a little with his latest releases and nothing surprising.
Rating: 5
darida1952 – :
Nuit et Confidences is basically a boozy vanilla on my skin. It starts with boozy, even a bit syrupy plum pudding, an aspect that also frequently appears in boozy amber such as Parfum d’Empire Ambre Russe and Hermès Ambre Narguilé, for exemple. The creamy, sweet vanillin soon surfaces, along with a subtle tobacco touch, probably a facet of tonka bean. But the boozy plum fruity aspect is still the dominant element compared to creamy vanilla.
The fragrance is fairly linear on me. The combined effect of boozy plum, creamy vanilla and a soft touch of smoky wood and tobacco, strongly reminds me of Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille and Le Couvent des Minimes Eau des Missions. Nuit et Confidences appears more fruity and more youthful than the Guerlain, while Eau des Missions has a deeper resinous undertone than the Annick Goutal offering.
Nuit et Confidences has a heavy to moderate sillage, and lasts about 8 hours on my skin.
Although technically I don’t find anything alarmingly jarring to my nose in Nuit et Confidences, I can’t help considering it redundant and unremarkable. Boozy vanilla/amber is such a crowded genre, that one can find anything ranging from budget friendly to high-end offering, from frilly fruity gourmand to handsome smoky tobacco. In comparison, Nuit et Confidences lacks the nuance and has a relatively strong emphasis on the fruity boozy plum, which leaves me the impression that it’s engineered to exploit the gourmand trend and make a quick sale.
I would recommend it to those who is on a quest for a gourmand boozy vanilla, mostly because its price is more approachable than a few high-end options. However, style-wise, it’s a completely different animal from the other Goutal fragrances before 2015. Therefore, I would not recommend it to fans of Goutal’s previous releases.
wiu806Bessinepome – :
Very redundant….smells almost exactly like Spirituese Double vanille..
katya92box – :
It is really nice, warm sweet and sexy. Grown up sweet. Truly for the night out. Great silage and longevity. Bottle is beautiful too. Well done AG.
djniktec – :
This is so nice, it puts you in the mood. Like wearing a navy silk blouse that’s unbuttoned at the top, sleek pants that are cropped just above the ankle and high heels. Makes me think of the look Coco Rocha had for YSL in the Elle commercial. Strong, confident and super sexy woman.