Les Nuits d'Hadrien Annick Goutal for women and men

Love it. It's one of a kind warm woody citrus. Bought it for myself, but by the time I got home, it'd turned a little too masculine for my liking. Checked it out online, yep, it was originally meant for men, they have two different bottle shapes for the same juice, one for men and the pretty on, with a bow, for women. It's definitely unisex. My husband is using it, he loves it, it works great on his skin, not feminine at all. Once and a while I sneak and spray it on myself.
Cons, it doesn't have much longevity, max 2 hours on my skin.
I found it for a very good price in Perfumania.

I really love this scent. It is such a warm, sexy fragrance. When you think of a citrus scent, one thinks of summer and refreshing. This scent is nothing like that. It is more alluring and yet not heavy. It is earthy, but it is a citrus scent! Considering that the color of the fragrance is on the dark side, one would think that it had longer staying power, like a perfume, but it does not. It lingers, but you do not have to worry about being heavy with the application, as it does not go on overwhelmingly strong.

When I first smelled it, I loved it because it reminded me of empreinte by Gourreges and a bit of Quiproquo by GRES. Yet, it hasn't the depth of those fragrances, nor of their lasting power. It is fresh, crispy and warm-woody at the same time, but it doesn't stay more than an hour to my skin. If it was affordable, it would be ok, for an everyday fragrance. But it costs too....much!

I am sorry to the lovers of this scent...I smelled lemon, brown sugar, and fruit loops...and pine trees. I don't like to smell like these things. I love this house, sadly not this perfume. Review for EDP>

I bought a bottle of Les Nuits D'Hadrien online (unsmelled) based on some great reviews I read here. I can't say enough how glad I am that I made this purchase. Les Nuits is something of a perfect Autumn scent for me... it opens with a mix of citrus and woods and alpines, levels off to a warm greens (something like green tomatoes, juniper berries, verbena and fir) and then tapers off with a light scent of new mowed hay and talc. Like other Annick Goutal fragrances, it's gentle and doesn't last longer than about 2-3 hours, so you'll want to reapply (at least for the men's packaged version). But I have to say that this doesn't bother me - it gives you a bit more control over how you want it to react with your skin (better to add more than have to wash off.)

I notice a kinship between Les Nuits and some Hermes fragrances, I'm not certain which notes they share, but there is an Old World feeling to this scent - it brings to mind the herbs and berries indigenous to North Western Europe... definitely not an Oriental scent, but something that one could have smelled in the late Medieval period.

This is simply a fascinating perfume that will transport you back into a distant past.

Update: Nov. 22/2011: After owning this for a few months, Les Nuits is now my signature scent. I can't say enough good about it, it just compliments me well, distinct, but never loud or brash. It's also perfect to put on in the evening if you've been wearing Eau d'Hadrien during the day. The two are like an outfit that can use for both day and night. I feel comforted and also confident when wearing this: what a great combination of sensations!

herbal, lozenge-like, citrus.
starts with a punch to the senses
and fades to a whisper.
where did you go???

This is just like Eau d'Hadrien (realistic and pleasant citrus), but less sharp, more mellow. Also, like Eau d'Hadrien, this lacks projection, complexity, and longevity. I get one hour out of it max. Not a bad smell, but not bottle worthy for me. Grade: C+

This one it's an elegant citrus fragrance that can be worn without any problem, in a hot/humid country.

It starts out with a blast of citrus notes. A lot of mandarin combined with the acidness from bergamot, a very pleasant smell, not too harsh.

As time goes by, the herbal/semi-sweet tone starts to appear, leaving behind the strong citrus opening. Staying so, as a comforting and easy to wear fragrance.

I'm very sceptic with citrus fragrances but I gave it a try to Les Nuits d'Hadrien.:)

Lets see the impressions of this scent!:)
It's opens with freshly grated lemon peel aroma mixed with a touch of basil and orange.The feeling is like a cooling lemonade without sugar. :) The middle-phase is comes quickly, it's like when you add some sugar to the lemonade and got the sweet taste.
Finally at the end I got the sweet lemon candy undertone.

I had a nice experience with this scent and I like Annick Goutal compositions but it's just not my cup of tea..:)

I am not a big fan of citrus in perfumes, for that matter, citrus in general. At first spray, the mandarin and bergamot just blew my nose off. Then I smell all of the green stuff...and oh, boy.....is it green. The base notes start coming through and mellow the drama down a bit. Forgive me AG...I am a huge fan of your scents............but this one smells like lemon fruit loops with maple syrup drizzled on them.

I LOVE this! Les Nuits d'Hadrien EDP is a wonderfully complex aromatic fragrance and may possibly be one that I will buy a full bottle of for summer.

It's neither too citrussy, too sharp, too linear, nor too light... these are the things I look for a warm weather aromatic to NOT be.

There are no florals in this either and I thought as a woman I may start to crave just a petal, but the light drop of musk along with mandarine, amber and vanilla provide enough softness and subtle sweetness and an almost-floral nuance.

Herbs and evergreens provide an interesting dimension and are so well blended but are still discernable. I always expect that when basil and evergreens are used in perfume that these notes will be too sharp or stand out too much and sit heavily on top or push everything else to the sideline--not the case with Les Nuits d'Hadrien, perfectly balanced without being muddied into the pot.

Caraway I think is what makes it for me here--warm, almost nutty with an eeny pinch of spice. LOVE. LOVE. And in combination with patchouli, this really gives a wooded warmth and it just keeps getting better on the skin in the heat.

Honestly, it's silly how excited I am feeling to have found this great perfume. I agree with the very first review too that this even feels rather sensual.

A very nice fragrance that opens in the classical Eau De Cologne style with tart citrus and bergamot and immediately takes a much more interesting twist with the appearance of an astringent artemisia note joined by herbs and some coniferous. Nice ambery / musk drydown. Despite longevity it's not among the best around, Les Nuits D'Hadrien is still a remarkable aromatic-citrus-oriental fragrance that is worth to check out. Good work.

Rating: 7.5/10

this is a tart, and i mean really tart and fresh perfume. i love it. i think this will be great in the summer. i love perfume like this, just over-all refreshing and clean. it goes on strong, almost bitter, but dosen't stay that way. you end up with a warm, but not hot, crystal-clear citrus scent. one of my very favorites now.


edit:
i just realized this review should of been for the other d'hadrien, not les nuits. sorry about that.

LES NUITS D’HADRIEN is a fresh, elegant and airy perfume. The citrus herbal combination in this fragrance is delightful. It reminds me of a beautiful summer night with the gentle wind, sparkling stars and crickets in the garden.

I love citrus scents, so the opening of LES NUITS D’HADRIEN is a pure heaven for me. The heart notes also contain citrus tone but it is more herbal and with a tiny touch of spice. The dry down is very light with pleasant amber and musk. I do not get patchouli or vanilla on my skin at all.

I do not know how Annick Goutal can make herbs fragrances smell so good. This scent is so relaxing and beautiful. It has this therapeutic quality to put my mind at ease and take away the stress of the day.

It is so unfortunate that the lasting power is low. This fragrance was gone pretty soon.

Citruses are not my thing, you know, but here they are more than enjoyable. The first burst of citruses at the opening is harsh, but then it all turns to lovely, sweet, warm and comforting citrus scent. I can feel bits of sugar and warmness of woods. It's really lovely. Surprisingly.
I can feel sweet caraway and all together this is a winner for citrus lovers. And possible test for those who just think that they do not like citrus.

I first smelt this fragrance almost two years ago, and I vividly remember cringing as I found the citrus too acidic and strange. These days my nose is much better trained and I have learnt to appreciate such scents.

Le Nuits d'Hadrien is not all citrus, in fact the citrus notes are shadowed by the herbaceous qualities. I own Eau d'Hadrien which I find too lemony, however this version is much more rounded.

The lemon, although present, doesn't play a huge part in this composition. The mandarin orange stands out the most, especially with the aromatic herbs surrounding it.

Because of the green herbs, which are at times a tad too spicy, Le Nuits d'Hadrien has a dark aura of citrusy warmth and exotic cooking spices. I made a pork roast once which I seasoned with bay leaves, orange pulp and rosemary. This fragrance reminds me of that beautiful Winter dish.

Over the course of this fragrance's drydown, Le Nuits d'Hadrien does take on a rather soapy quality, however the earthy patchouli, citrus and herbs can still be recognised.

Unfortunately the lasting power of this fragrance is not great, nor is the sillage which is pretty weak. I hate when some Annick Goutal fragrances fade quickly because it gives people the impression that all her scents do this, which is not true. I have only tested the EDT version, however with my experience with this fragrance house, the EDP's usually last a lot longer.

Either way, this fragrance is still worth checking out, especially if citrus aromatics are your thing.

Absolutely delicious; an herbal orange and lemon opening, with warm ambery and woody basenotes. This always feels right for me - it is summery and warm without being bland and 'fresh' - so you can wear it throughout the year; somehow very elegant and yet relaxed at the same time, it makes me think of 1930's lady explorers - and who wouldn't want to evoke that image?!

Only complaint, as with many Annick Goutals (although it is better than most) - it doesn't last long enough (3 hours max on my skin).

We are not the same. This frag. is my big big favourit. I am a 35 year old woman and green or citrus scents never worked for me. I prefer the oriental, floral/oriental, woody, spicy scents. I just can not find the reason why, but when I wear Les Nuits I feel comfortable, fresh, sexy, feminin, young and strong at the same time. The citrus notes at the begining fade away in 20 minutes, then comes the herbal scene (which is cosy and fresh), then in an hour the vanilla and amber warm up the creation, and it becams almost sweet and lush. I am wearing an EDP, and it lasts about 6-7 hours. Not the best sillage, but good enough for me, as I am a 125 ml refill-bottle-owner! Lucky me!!!! :)))))

Starts with Lemons but after a little while i can smell something herbal and warm and really fresh at the same time.

It's a perfect scent for hot days. It Suits both men and women ( my boyfriend loved it so much that i gave a bottle for him on his birthday).

Pity it doesn't have a good lasting power, although i think i'm a little lucky, after reading other reviews... On me it lasts about 4 hours the EDT!!! ...

Starts out like culinary herbs, basil and some other green things, but very quickly changes to the smell of freshly grated lemon peel. The first time I applied it, it disappeared after half an hour, leaving only the scent of one of my own perfumes that I’d applied to test the night before, still clinging to the hoodie that I was wearing. I changed my clothes and tried again. Same sequence - basil and other herbs followed immediately by lemon peel. Except that it’s lemon instead of lime, and the fresh chilis are missing, it reminds me of the garnish that comes with pho at Vietnamese restaurants. Again, after a half hour the whole scent starts fading. Like its fraternal twin, Eau d’Hadrien, Nuits seems to be mainly volatile top notes that quickly dissipate, leaving behind only the faintest trace of evergreen needles, which ultimately give way to the faintest hint of vanilla, patchouli and musk, the musk being dominant. In the end it’s just a skin musk. I know it’s an EdT, but it’s disappointing that it fades so quickly and that the base is so weak.

This is a classy, warm and fresh scent. The vanilla really add the attraction to this perfume. I bought myself a 100ml bottle and i use it wisely. I never got compliment, but that not necessary. I will wear whatever i like. My money, my perfumes, my rules. Despite other user mentioned that it disappear after few hours, it last about 7-8 hours on me and i just wear EDT. Wonderful...

But, if you're familiar with AG perfumes, most of them smell citrusy. Hello.. i think Annick Goutal favourite flower is not lemon, but why she use a lot of citrus fruit in her creation... Weird, isn't it? But i love this one, anyway...

I find this fragrant very citrus, slightly bitter.
I feel very much zest of orange and grapefruit.
Portable to all year.

I received this as a birthday gift from someone who is not a parfumista, but I like wearing this fragrance in very hot weather.

It is elegant, Italianesque, fresh, warm, cosy and like a good eau de cologne, which may suit some wearers who aren't into heavy fragrances.

Unfortunately for me, it's not lasting nor strong enough for my personality, but it's still a lovely perfume, nevertheless!

I love eau d'Hadrian, but this smells like dank, sour lemons. No go. I wanted to love it; love the packaging.

..parfum magnifique qui me rappelle de merveilleux moments ..

Classy, elegant, fresh and warm at the same time. Pity it kind of goes after a while and you have to bury your nose into your wrist to smell it!

An elegant and lasting citrus with warmly sensual basenotes.