Nuit de Cellophane

Just an update on my previous review after full spraying from my now purchased bottle . Opening notes are mainly Osmanthus on my skin, I don’t find it weaving any apricot nuances . Just a noticeable Osmanthus with a touch of spice . Maybe the light , spicy notes come from the carnation . Anyway , this distinct scent lasts at least half an hour . And it’s HEADY! Don’t bypass this scent while it’s in this opening stage . Then the fresh, green lightness of the florals - the Jasmine and Lily come through. I believe there are added aldehydes despite it not being mentioned in the perfume notes . The reason being is that the scent exudes such cool , soapy like freshness which some reviewers mention resemble shampoo . Or is it Serge’s metallic , icy floral trend such as with La Vierge de Fer? Whatever it is, this frostiness sets it apart from mainstream fruity , white florals and I love it ! To me , the musk is quite minimal , just enough to give it a slight powdery depth without smelling like powder. Almond and woody notes are hardly noticeable . Nothing indolic/ animalic or cloying . Just how I like it. I don’t get warmth, as mentioned this is a cool scent to me . Like an icy , cold freshness . The right amount of sweetness from the honey and the plummy fruits . It’s all well blended and I’m in love with this floral scent . Wish I tried it earlier . It’s summer now and it’s such an easy go to fragrance . Not offensive , can be worn in the office actually anywhere cause who ever complained of a clean , just showered , light floral . Don’t laugh 😂 but I find this fragrance very sexy . Just like being soapy clean ready for intimacy . I’m just not a fan of sweaty , natural odours 😆 Lots of talk about this being too simple/ boring for Serge Lutens perfume house but I would like to think there is a market for everyone . Don’t like complex , unusual notes ruining it for me . I put it down to it being “ more wearable” than a few of his other edgier , complex scents and that to me is a good thing . This is a classic beauty , timeless , pure and innocent . Yet not only for the young . I’m in my 50s and this personifies refinement and class to me . Quality ingredients and definitely not synthetic smelling . Just bought another bottle , this time 100mls as it’s becoming my daily summer scent and my original 50 mls is half gone 💓

This was my first whiff of any SL scent. *Thanks Weegee, for the sample!* I was intruiged by the name, more than the notes: Night of Cellophane (plastic), and actually wore it for the first time to ring in 2011 at Midnight! I expected something synthetic and sheer with some dark shadowy feeling, but this is anything but... This opens sweetly but brightly, like cellophane; but is nowhere near synthetic or "plasticy". As it evolves, the heady rich osmanthus and the light but sexy jasmine come strolling through without a care in the world! I guess considering how rich these flowers actually are; here they are sort of sheer, but they are very, very well-blended with the bright and refreshing mandarin orange keeping it sweet, but light and playful. No heartnotes or base is listed; but there just have to be more in this, than only these three. It is rather linear after the flowers arrive, but I detect something lightly musky and somewhat earthy here...it did not last all that long, but while it did: it is enticing and absolutely wonderful! Very sultry, she is and also quite elegant. Despite the name, I think it would be a good scent for the spring or even early to mid-autumn. It is not just an evening scent either, would set a very nice tone for a dinner out in a nice dress. Perhaps, with some light patchouli or a woody scent layered with it: more masculine, something nice for a guy. Just by itself, though; it is very feminine. Even dreamy... Sillage: average Longevity: fair Overall: 3.25/5 I never know what to make of SL perfumes! They are niche and luxe, without a doubt. For those prices though, I expect a little more sillage and lifespan! Part of me thinks: "He is only in it for the money!". Then (usually after sniffing one) I think: "Man, he IS good!". I am dying to try Muscs de Kublai Khan, and think if any of them is worth a FB purchase; it will be THAT one!! I have a small spray of 5 O'Clock Eau Gingembre, and a large sample of Mandarin Mandarine already, besides this one; but think I will reserve any further judgement on this House until I sniff a few more of its scents....

I just received my order of this, blind bought based on notes & reviews & familiarity with a few other SL. I love it ... I read a lot of the reviews prior. It smell’s exactly like I imagined & wanted. It’s prob my new signature for day at least. I think it will work well for fall actually. It just smells youthful but sophisticated to me, like this will complete most daily fashion looks, smells like: high fashion, well blended, not too strong or sweet or fruity ... & I think that was the overall vibe SL was going for. It works. Like as I’m wearing it in my pjs, no makeup, it makes me feel like I have my makeup on & my hair is shampooed & styled & I’m wearing the best lotion & skincare products ... It’s more youthful to me than Narciso Ambree which I’ve been wearing lately since got that a few days ago. That’s pretyy mature on me. & I’m 35 ... This is just very easy to wear with anything, & that’s what I wanted in a signature that I will constantly grab. I wanted something that made me feel like a pretty, mature but youthful woman who is styled & put together. I think it will be pretty lightly misted all over in my hair also. It makes me feel sexy just because it’s giving a strong, stylish vibe. I might even consider wearing it on a first date because it’s also kind of playful & pretty so far. I think it can be for evening. I might be the only one who sorta detects an evening formal feeling also. Fun & cute for a date, I think men would love it. This is prob the only perfume out of my growing collection, I wanna wear with everything now. Hooray! It seems to work really well with my chemistry right now, super chic ... & can go day to evening. I will update when learn how long it lasts. Sillage seems good so far ...

I gave up on Serge Lutens fragrances awhile back due to its edgy notes and extreme potency on my skin . Projection and longevity were always astounding. I understood and admired their quality but I personally couldn’t pull off a lot of his fragrances . Too many unusual spices / resins for my tastes . Out of the blue, I decided to try Nuit de Cellophane at the department store .Being a green, white floral lover , it was on my “ to try list “ and it always came up as a recommendation from Fragrantica. I was so pleasantly surprised ! What a a pretty , fresh, clean floral with depth. Not groundbreaking but of quality composition . Wow! I was hooked ! Loved it so much that I bought a bottle . It’s just my cup of tea. On my skin , this arms’s length scent has great longevity . Its freshness never makes this a heavy scent and I can still smell the fragrance 8 hrs later. The freshness , I believe comes from the Lily , green notes and the orange . I agree with a few reviewers that the name is ambiguous . This is a delicate , light scent for me . Better suited as a day scent so not sure why it’s named Night ? Transparent night ? I do agree it’s a sheer scent though . However , I don’t agree with the fragrance being similar to J’adore . I buy J’adore for my mum twice a year. Its has been her signature scent for over twenty years . It’s not for me as a perfume but I order this creamy beauty as the fragrance in my candles . Upon smelling NdC, J’adore never came to mind maybe because this is of a lighter formulation with honey and Osmanthus . ( though the Osmanthus doesn’t turn too peachy on me )

I was initially undecided about this the first time I wore it. I thought it was pretty but nothing special. Then the next time I wore it I fell in love with its elegant simplicity and effortless uncomplicated style. This is lightly fruity, and just a smidgeon soapy making it clean and fresh, with beautiful florals, predominantly osmanthus, leading the pack, and the delicious, almond note I loved in Datura Noir. Fortunately, this doesn't have the vanilla note of that scent, which I actually prefer. Though woody notes are listed I do not smell anything woody at all, but this did last a good six hours so there must be a solid base supporting it all. And maybe my nose is off, but I don't smell cellophane or anything plastic either - at least not in the sample I tried. The name might be a figure of speech though, for us to imagine a florist bouquet of flowers wrapped in cellophane. Whatever the case, I'll soon find out for sure with the bottle I have coming from Jomashop, who had this on sale for $67 for 100ml. So, of course I couldn't pass up a deal like that. I'll update this review if I do smell cellophane or anything plastic after the bottle arrives. 8/2/26 - I never did and still don't smell cellophane but did want to comment that this wears beautifully in hot, humid weather. The white florals of lily and jasmine really come though then, and it develops a little bit of a beachy feel. It's hard to find fragrances that wear well in very hot weather that don't disappear, so it's a nice surprise to find one that does.