Eau de Minuit - Midnight Fragrance

I am unsure as to why this fragrance has been classed oriental floral? It is nearly identical to the LL signature fragrance, I have a difficulty distinguishing Midnight and LL in terms of notes. Midnight is somewhat slightly stronger and has far better longetivity than LL. The fragrance is really 'tasty' and 'gourmand' describes it far better! Take my word for that, Ladies, it has nothing to do with 'oriental floral'! The most prominenet notes are sweet but not 'toothachey' licorice, gentle ivy, tasty vanilla and a hint of anise and tonka bean. Men I am working with are crazy about both Midnight and L de Lempicka and that itself should encourage you to give Lempicka's perfumes a try :-) The bottle is elegant and I personally consider it a work of art, the fragrance will, no doubt, tickle your buds, it will make you want to drink the bottle content at once! It is one of them you will not get bored with and it is definitely a universal fragrance. Great for a BBQ party with friends as well as a job interview. Shame it is only a limited version as it has better sillage and staying power than edp LL! Delicious, sexy, feminine, seductive, standing out in the crowd....that is what Midnight's like. My favourite :-)

This has to be the most unique scent in my collect and yet i'v been know to put that phrase into use a lot of times but this will make it up to it, The opening starts dry with anise then a few seconds later it turns super sweet and i think what's missing is Licorice jet black licorice and also you get this synthetic plastic residue almost similar to Pink Sugar without the nutty accords top drydown, what i forgot to mention when first applied to my skin i get a nice opening of irises but not powdery with a bit of a gloss due to the silage which is a bit oily but ok i prefer them dry jasmine dries the middle note with it's usual elusiveness but i love best is the basenotes it may not be on here but i can detect amber and musk i'm not a big vanilla fan but i like the drydown and also not listed Sandalwood dry fiery sandalwood that finishes the scent almost flawlessly if there has been no synthetic wrappings on the top notes this would be flawless.

This version is very similar to the original, I agree, but it has that certain 'something' that makes it stand apart. It has such a depth, the vanilla and tonka bean are very apparent (my favourite perfume notes!) and yet it isn't cloying like Angel can be. I am a huge fan of Wish by Chopard and this has hints of that-the creaminess and powdery quality, I would class it as an oriental vanilla and not an oriental floral. At first it can be a little too sweet, with the anise and licquorice hitting the nose first in a burst of gourmand sweetness-makes the mouth water! But it soon settles into an unforgettable and truly unique sent. There is something in it that I cannot put my finger on-as already mentioned maybe something a little synthetic, almost like play-dough....but it doesn't distract for me from the divine drydown that sticks to your skin for hours after it is first sprayed. A gem.

When I try different versions of my favourite perfume I'm always half excited, half worried. ''What if I like a rare version of that MORE?'' I really do like Eau de Minuit but thankfully not more than the original. It's actually the second ''Midnight Edition'' I have tested multiple times. The first one was Midnight Couture in the black bottle which is the sweetest of the three with focus on the licorice. Here the focus is on the spicy top notes; mostly anise and ivy in the second place. At this point smells very similar to the original without a hint of fruity notes. And no licorice, praline or any other candy. The drydown is woody and resinous. I think Eau de Minuit would be a good option for those who find the original too sweet and girly, this version could be unisex. Perfectly blended but not very complex with good sillage and longevity. Ah, and the bottle is positively gorgeous!

I received this today and couldn't wait to try it out-oh, it's so yummy,deep and sticky like a chocolate brownie you want to sink your teeth into! On first spray the musty sharp scent of the ivy leaves and the incense-like quality from the myrrh are prominent. It has the intensity of the 1997 Lolita Lempicka EDP but not the complexity as there are far fewer notes. The violet,iris and jasmine are all there,and this fragrance really has a balmy almost oily quality similar to LouLou EDP. The tonka bean and vanilla intensify giving it an almost chocolatey undertone. Totally delicious,deep,rich and interesting-and yes,the bottle is gorgeous! Long to very long lasting with a moderate to heavy sillage,I can only see myself wearing this as an evening fragrance in cooler weather.

I find that some perfumes simply need time to get used to by the brain. Im hoping that is the case here. Currently it smells like one of those plastic blow up donuts you use for the pool, mixed with a cherry play dough. And it isnt very strong, then again i just returned home sweaty so i'll give it a new try after im fresh feom the shower. I'll update here in a little. Update: The perfume smells better to me now. Smooth, sweet but seductively so. I smell the notes that were listed more clearly and i must say this is a new favorite now! I tried to wear it again, on my neck and wrist. On my wrist it fully dissapears on my wrist after 3 to 4 hours. But on my neck i still smell it the next morning! All in all, it turns out to be a gem!

Despite the fact that I think licorice is disgusting, it works great in this perfume--to the point where it's making me crave licorice. Definitely a gourmand. I guess smelling licorice is far better than eating it. But really, the anise note maintains its integrity and comes through as a fresh, aromatic plant rather than a nauseating candy (I know they are not the same plant, but they smell very similar). The fragrance is reminiscent of the original Lolita Lempicka, so if you love the original and want some variety, this would be a great option. Of course you must like anise. I was pleasantly surprised by this potion.

Sorry this is my review...All Midnight perfumes are too similar for me. This is another gorgeous perfume as a bottle from Lolita's house :) Everytime I spray this beautiful composition I'm in heaven. It's kind of friendly meeting between "In Black"- by Jesus del Pozo" ,"Angel"- by Thierry Mugler + "Bulgary Black" by Bvlgary + Original Perfume LL Lolita. It's seductive and pure mystery in a bottle! Don't judge this perfume after the first spray, give it a little time to develope. It's getting better with every minute. If it's too strong for you better try Lolita's Eau De Toilette. Highly recommended!

Wow, my nose is so broken! When I first sniffed this all I could smell was cherry! I am stunned there are none in here and I am completely befuddled. Now that it has settled on my skin I pick up black jelly beans, which makes more sense really since there is anise in it at least. I can also feel some powderiness from the iris. Despite the (imaginary) cherries and black JBs I don't find this particulary gourmand, but it is delicious. This is a much, much more impressive offering then the original Lolita Lempicka which just seems to fall apart and lack cohesion for me.

I think this is fresher, lighter version of Lolita. More almonds, more sophisticated. If Lolita is velvet, this could be silk , floating around you, playing with your nose, changing all the time. I recommend it to the people who don't really like the power and all the amount of spice in Lolita. This is almost the same perfume without all that heaviness which can cause headache. And the bottle is divine... I need to buy a dressing table for it because it looks too good for my humble shelf...

An addictive fairytale in a bottle. An enchanted autumn forest, a crooked house with ivy growing around the doorway. Inside there’s a pot filled with spices, cream & vanilla warming on the stove. That’s it, that’s what it smells like. Phenomenal. I wish LL would release more of these special flacons with a little twist on the original juice. 🖤 I was lucky enough to get this through a perfume group I’m in, to expand my LL collection a little more

Tested it at mahantas house. Better shouldn't had, because this is GORGEUS! I definetely must have it. Such a lovely, sweet, erotic smell, I might be in love with this. My bf said that this is extremely sexy perfume, so definetely on my buy list. UPD: I received my own bottle of the perfume and I could not be happier. This is so lovely that I never want to run out of this beauty. So, so wonderful.

It is sweet but not too much. I admit I was hoping for a bigger hit of Myrhh but I can always layer it. I get lots of anise, violet, Tonka and resin. Thank heavens for the ivy note otherwise it could venture into cloying. Dont spray everywhere!!! It's grey, chilly and windy today and this is very comforting. I would not wear it in warm environments. Above average longevity and sillage.

I bought this in candle on ebay and man I am so happy I did. Now if I can only get it in perfume! This is the quintessential Halloween perfume for me. Take the original LL but add smoky damp woods, warm and cool at the same time. It also reminds me a little of cacharel Lou Lou.

This is a gorgeous spicy fragrance but sweet and has that next day buzz that holds on, dark incense vibe than the classic Lolita. Trust me a little goes a long way. I'll always like Lolita's perfumes but this one is special, maybe harder to find. I call her my Witch ! 🦉

Closest to the original Lolita, but has cherry-jam myrrhe taste, instead of licorice+anise, which makes it more suitable for evening-dates sort of occasion and more sweet. The bottle is very boudoir-like, juice lasts good 6 hours.

If anybody has a bottle of this in the UK that they would be prepared to sell please message me? Can no longer find this anywhere!

To me it smells exactly like the original LL, expected at least some difference. Still love it but yeah...

for the first few minutes this is literally just jägermeister with a splash of vanilla

gorgeous. i knew it would be. love the (a bit bonkers) bottle. it's a bit odd, as it took me ages to even like LL. but i am finally hooked on the stuff. it is tricky to review the lolitas, as they are so very similar. this one, for me, does have cherry, raspberry even. and praline. it is sweeter that my midnight couture (yes really). and it is boozy to begin with...almost plummy! like a thick dark fortified wine. i think i might even go so far as to say i think this is my favourite LL of the 4 apples that i own. i thought i had the original LL, but apparently i have the premiere. this is very similar, but better. though premiere is lush too it is warm this evening and she is drifting around me in a cocoon of LL lusciousness. it has everything you could want from LL...liquorice, violets, anise, tonka, orris, ivy, vanilla, powder. with added resins, to give it a darker, thicker, incensey myrrh, ambery vibe. then comes the jasmine. yes, i am getting amber and jasmine in the heart. good sillage and lasting power. forbidden juice from pixie hollow. love. i was surprised when it appeared at allbeauty.com and on eBay (UK) this week...and i am glad i snaffled a discounted bottle before they run out...unless they have re-released it? P.S. yes, AgentJ (below)...this Lolita midnight is called "Midnight Passion".